by ZonderKidz
I have held and read several different children's Bibles in the past six years, all varying in style and content. Some geared more toward babies, some a little too old for my audience. The most recent Bible I have had the opportunity to read through with my children (6, 4, and 2) is the newest beginner bible from Zondervan publishing.
Geared toward ages 4-8, this Bible impressed me for several reasons. It has over 90 stories in it, and each story is at least five or more pages long. The beginning reader like my six year old can read it with ease and feel confident and proud at being able to read their own bible, while the content is simple enough to understand but deep enough that a child can learn more than the basics of a story.
This contains more than your top ten familiar Bible stories. Stories like Samson, Elijah and the fire from Heaven, Naaman's healing, Simeon and Anna, miracles, parables and so much more are included in this Bible. Children can learn the unfamiliar stories as well as the most told in over 500 colorfully illustrated pages. Words that may be unfamiliar or difficult are italicized to help prompt discussion and explanation from adults, furthering learning and vocabulary for the child while making them familiar with words that are often used in adult Bibles. A list of stories can be found with page numbers in the contents, which is really convenient and unlike most other young children's Bibles I have worked with. Each story has a scripture reference so adults can find the full story in the Bible as well.
Illustrations are bright and colorful, cartoonish and fill the top half of each page. Pictures go along with the stories and help to supplement the text with visual depiction of the story for the different learning styles. Characters are all approachable and friendly, engaging to the child and the bright colors are inviting to explore and talk about as well. Even younger children below the age recommendation for this book can get something from being read to or hearing the stories along with older siblings.
In addition to the Bible, there is a free iPad App that has stories, audio and games for on the go learning and fun. There are also games and teaching resources available online at www.TheBeginnersBible.com. Available in ebook and hardcover formats, there is a version for everyone.
You can check learn more on your own with these links:
Official Website
Official Book Trailer (You Tube)
Giveaway
I get to give a copy of this Bible away to one of my readers. Simply comment with the ages of your children for a chance to win. Winner will be chosen December 26, 2016.
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