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html 7 topics (including Creation, Noah, and God Loves Me); memory verses; bright, 2- D Board book; cover includes handle; small size for small hands (6 ) Rating 0 3

1 Christian Children s Book Review Children s Comparison Suggested Age Title & Link to Buy 0 1 Word-and- Picture Link to review Pros Cons Special Features 08/01/word-andpicturebible.html 7 topics (including Creation, Noah, and God Loves Me); memory verses; bright, 2- D Board book; cover includes handle; small size for small hands (6 ) Rating 0 3 Stories for Tiny Tots 08/06/biblestories-for-tinytots.html 1 page stories with bright ; simple discussion questions & prayers Board book; small for small hands (7 x 5) 0 3 Little One s Verses 07/02/little-onesbible-verses.html Short quotes from the Psalms (New International Version) alongside gentle Board book

0 4 Baby s First 09/09/babysfirst-bible.

book; in rhyme; cover includes handle 0 4 Tiny Bear s 1 2 Touch-and-See

html 11 stories (1 2 paragraphs long) told as if Mother or Father Bear

sentences long; bright touch & feel ; memory verses Stories perhaps too

2 0 4 Baby s First 09/09/babysfirst-bible.html Super short, rhyming stories; simple activity suggestions; Board book; in rhyme; cover includes handle 0 4 Tiny Bear s 1 2 Touch-and-See 07/08/tiny-bearsbible.html 08/01/touch-andsee-bible.html 11 stories (1 2 paragraphs long) told as if Mother or Father Bear is reading to Tiny Bear; unique, sophisticated 7 stories, 5 to 7 sentences long; bright touch & feel ; memory verses Stories perhaps too simplistic Text has poor flow In rhyme; board book with furry cover Touch & feel; board book Good Good 1 5 My 10 super-short In rhyme; board

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simple Comes with CD with songs to go with each story 2 4 Baby Storybook 09/05/babybiblestorybook.

3 Storybook 07/02/my-biblestorybook.html stories; book; pages diecut to reveal 3-D plastic molds of key elements of each story Stories, 100 Songs 07/12/100-bible- stories-100- bible-songs.html Super simple, short stories with memory verses and life application suggestions; bright Stories are almost too simple Comes with CD with songs to go with each story 2 4 Baby Storybook 09/05/babybiblestorybook.html Concise stories for very young children; Board book; a blue covered boy s version and a pink covered girl s version are both available (they have the same content) 2 4 Flap-And-Tab 08/01/flap-andtab-bible.html 15 stories, 10 to 15 sentences long; memory verses; cartoonish Lift-the-Flap; board book

with lift-the-flaps 2 5 My Very Own 09/03/my-veryown-bible.

1 inches); some lesser-seen stories like Gideon and the fiery furnace Good 2 5 I Can Learn Stories (Match and Learn)

html 5 stories; bright, cartoonish Board book; spiral-bound top with flip cards so kids can match 10 different characters or

4 with lift-the-flaps 2 5 My Very Own 09/03/my-veryown-bible.html Super short, simple stories; Not very detailed Size good for small hands (5.9 x 4.1 inches); some lesser-seen stories like Gideon and the fiery furnace Good 2 5 I Can Learn Stories (Match and Learn) 07/12/matchlearn-i-canlearn-biblestories.html 5 stories; bright, cartoonish Board book; spiral-bound top with flip cards so kids can match 10 different characters or story elements 2 6 God s Story for Me Storybook 09/08/godsstory-for-mebiblestorybook.html 104 stories, each with two sentence summary & take-away lesson; story selection more extensive than Lots of exclamation points and capital letters 24 stickers included; footnotes to explain certain words; OT stories point to Jesus

many s for this age group; 2 6 A Child s First 07/02/childsfirst-bible.

durable die cut cover 2 6 The Busy 07/10/busybible.

fabric pictures (example: The whale s mouth zippers open to reveal Jonah; Peter s

5 many s for this age group; 2 6 A Child s First 07/02/childsfirst-bible.html 1 page stories; questions for discussion; some devotionals; Board book; durable die cut cover 2 6 The Busy 07/10/busybible.html 2 6 The Rhyme Storybook 08/02/rhyme- 12 stories told with manipulative, fabric pictures (example: The whale s mouth zippers open to reveal Jonah; Peter s fish snap on and off his net; Joseph s coat buttons on and off) Most major stories covered; gentle No text Quiet time cloth book In rhyme

biblestorybook.html 2 8 The Big Picture 08/04/bigpicture-storybible.

Revelation; all stories point to Jesus 2 8 VeggieTales Storybook 2 8 The Beginner s 07/07/veggietale

html 08/01/beginners- 21 VeggieTale stories based on the ; after each Veggie story, a summary of the

6 biblestorybook.html 2 8 The Big Picture 08/04/bigpicture-storybible.html Shows a unified theme through 25 OT and NT stories; large, Some famous stories are missing Covers Revelation; all stories point to Jesus 2 8 VeggieTales Storybook 2 8 The Beginner s 07/07/veggietale s-biblestorybook.html 08/01/beginners- 21 VeggieTale stories based on the ; after each Veggie story, a summary of the real biblical story is included with selections from the New International Version of the ; memory verses Super-simple, 4 page retellings with bright, Not all of the 10 Commandments included Nice choice for beginning readers

bible.html cartoonish 3 5 My Everyday Promise 09/10/myeverdaypromise-bible- 365-bible.

size awkward for age group; more like a devotional than a Good 3 5 Read-With-Me for

html Simple stories; stylized and fun, making Jesus (for example) look like a

7 bible.html cartoonish 3 5 My Everyday Promise 09/10/myeverdaypromise-bible- 365-bible.html For each day of the year, a verse and short devotional;, cartoonish Large book size awkward for age group; more like a devotional than a Good 3 5 Read-With-Me for Toddlers 3 5 My Pajama 09/10/sarahmortonsday.html 09/09/mypajamabible.html Simple stories; stylized and fun, making Jesus (for example) look like a superhero from The Incredibles 30 two-page stories; Sometimes things or people are mentioned, but not explained In rhyme

some Psalms 3 5 My Read-and- Rhyme Storybook

html stories in well-written rhyme; learning words for each chapter, questions

or grandparent were retelling it from memory; each story is about 2 pages Book of

8 3 5 A Child s 07/10/childsbible.html 57 stories, simple but not dumbed down; soft Includes the Lord s Prayer and some Psalms 3 5 My Read-and- Rhyme Storybook 09/08/my-readand-rhymnebiblestorybook.html 3 6 My Story 09/09/my-storybible.html stories in well-written rhyme; learning words for each chapter, questions for discussion, activities; delightful, textured 66 stories told as if a parent or grandparent were retelling it from memory; each story is about 2 pages Book of Revelation not covered Some minor inaccuracies (see review for details) In rhyme; beatitudes included; good for beginning readers Includes information on Jesus second coming Good

4 5 Play and Learn 4 7 The Sweetest Storybook 4 8 Learn-to-Read 08/03/play-andlearn-bible.html 10/04/sweeteststory-bible.

html long; soft 50 song-stories based on the New Living Translation; each story includes a teachers' script, Scripture references, &

Lydia, and Eunice and Lois; sparkly cover and lovely 2-page chapters; lists of words to learn before each chapter; cartoon type

9 4 5 Play and Learn 4 7 The Sweetest Storybook 4 8 Learn-to-Read 08/03/play-andlearn-bible.html 10/04/sweeteststory-bible.html 10/04/learn-toread-bible.html long; soft 50 song-stories based on the New Living Translation; each story includes a teachers' script, Scripture references, & actions to go along with the songs; memory verses Easy memory verses at end of each chapter; rarely-included stories, like Deborah, Lydia, and Eunice and Lois; sparkly cover and lovely 2-page chapters; lists of words to learn before each chapter; cartoon type Designed more for a classroom setting than for cuddling on the couch May be too simple for intended age group if your child has been reading storybooks for a while Stories written to sing to familiar tunes Geared toward girly girls Good for beginning readers

4 8 Stories for Growing Kids 4 8 The Big Storybook 10/11/biblestories-forgrowingkids.htmlhttp://c cbreview.blogsp ot.com/2010/11/ bible-stories-forgrowingkids.

html 30 stories, fictionalized; reader questions; brightly colored & black and white images 188 stories - just the right length for toddlers and preschoolers,

Includes stories from many lesser-known people like Dorcas, Jehoiada, and Balaam Binding might not be as strong as it could be.

10 4 8 Stories for Growing Kids 4 8 The Big Storybook 10/11/biblestories-forgrowingkids.htmlhttp://c cbreview.blogsp ot.com/2010/11/ bible-stories-forgrowingkids.html 10/09/big-biblestorybook.html 30 stories, fictionalized; reader questions; brightly colored & black and white images 188 stories - just the right length for toddlers and preschoolers, yet cohesive enough for lower-grade children. Includes stories from many lesser-known people like Dorcas, Jehoiada, and Balaam Binding might not be as strong as it could be. Written by bestselling author Francine Rivers Tells the stories of the prophets, which is somewhat unusual The Hear-Me- Read 4 8 The Jesus Storybook 10/10/hear-meread-bible.html 07/02/jesus- 18 stories in 25 words or less, for beginning readers. Large type, short sentences. Large,. 43 stories; unique, engaging Not meant to replace a child's "read-to-me" Includes word lists and parental advice before each story. Includes Revelation; entire

10/10/bible-foryoungchildren.html 07/11/my-firstmessagedevotional-biblefor.html 09/08/see-it-sayit-biblestorybook.

50 stories from The Message paraphrase with cartoon-like ; discussion questions; prayer prompts; vocabulary words; parent s guide Story

11 storybookbible.html. points to Jesus 4 8 The for Young Children 4 8 My First Message: A Devotional for Kids 4 8 See It Say It Storybook 10/10/bible-foryoungchildren.html 07/11/my-firstmessagedevotional-biblefor.html 09/08/see-it-sayit-biblestorybook.html A speed through of the, covering most major stories quite briefly. 50 stories from The Message paraphrase with cartoon-like ; discussion questions; prayer prompts; vocabulary words; parent s guide Story told in rebus fashion, with text (for parents to read) and pictures within the text No transitions (literary or visual) between stories. Jesus message is simply God loves you. Some minor inaccuracies. Rebus pictures may not be obvious enough, making it harder to focus on the story Illustrations above and beyond the typical children s Rebus style Good Ho - hum

(for children to read ); cute, bright, 4 8 A First Storybook

html 13 major stories from ; realistic integrated with the text 4 8 Precious Moments

html stories with tiny artwork; questions for discussion and short devotionals; memory

12 (for children to read ); cute, bright, 4 8 A First Storybook 08/07/first-biblestory-book.html 13 major stories from ; realistic integrated with the text 4 8 Precious Moments Collector Edition 08/03/nkjvpreciousmomentsbible.html stories with tiny artwork; questions for discussion and short devotionals; memory verses etc. Information on how we got the books of the, the path to salvation, and more 4 9 Little Girl s Storybook 07/02/little-girls- stories focus on people s Targeted to girls reading with moms, but there

boys and moms, and girls and dads 4 10 Sweet Princess Dreams 4 10 The Ultimate Travel Time

html 2-page long stories from the International Children s, each followed by a devotion, a short prayer, a promise or

love princesses Designed to keep kids entertained while traveling; comes with praise CD; go with games, coloring

13 bible-storybookfor.html feelings; stories told in a creative way; discussion questions; devotionals; cute are versions for boys and dads, boys and moms, and girls and dads 4 10 Sweet Princess Dreams 4 10 The Ultimate Travel Time 09/10/sweetdreams-princessbedtimebible.html 08/02/ultimatetravel-timebible.html 2-page long stories from the International Children s, each followed by a devotion, a short prayer, a promise or a praise 40 stories; memory verse sidebars & practical applications of Scripture;, cartoonish Targeted to girls who love princesses Designed to keep kids entertained while traveling; comes with praise CD; go with games, coloring pages, and activity book included 4 12 The Beginning Readers 11/04/beginningreadersbible.htmlhttp://c cbreview.blogsp ot.com/2011/04/ beginning- Over 25 stories; reading chart; memory verse chart; salvation prayer; vivid, Mediterraneaninspired Small type and too complex for truly beginning readers

4 12 The Child s Story readersbible.html 08/03/childsstory-bible.

html 140 stories; lots of maps, diagrams, and ; quotes in King James Version Type is small Heavily illustrated with

html A reprint of the New International Version; study notes; memory verses; short commentaries about important topics

14 4 12 The Child s Story readersbible.html 08/03/childsstory-bible.html Reprint of a 1930s classic; not dumbed down 4 12 The Children s Illustrated 08/01/childrensillustratedbible.html 140 stories; lots of maps, diagrams, and ; quotes in King James Version Type is small Heavily illustrated with educational material 5 8 VeggieTales 09/03/veggietales-bible.html A reprint of the New International Version; study notes; memory verses; short commentaries about important topics like sharing; dictionaryconcordance Printed in blue ink that s difficult to read; not very many A few comic book style, color stories (like An Easter Carol and Dave and the Giant Pickle 5 8 Classic 1 2 page Not all stories Includes stories Good

Storybook 5 and up Comic Book 09/03/classicbiblestorybook.html 09/11/comicbook-bible.

book style with King James quotations at the top of the pages are illustrated rarely seen in storybooks (like the first

books Comic book strip styling; great for reluctant readers 9 and up The Lion Graphic 10/03/liongraphicbible.

15 Storybook 5 and up Comic Book 09/03/classicbiblestorybook.html 09/11/comicbook-bible.html stories; discussion questions; one step down from reading the actual to your child 4 page stories told in comic book style with King James quotations at the top of the pages are illustrated rarely seen in storybooks (like the first tabernacle and a thorough telling of John the Baptist s story); gives better overall picture of the than most children s books Comic book strip styling; great for reluctant readers 9 and up The Lion Graphic 10/03/liongraphicbible.html Gritty, real, and not dumbed down; creators accomplished graphic novelists No Psalms or Proverbs (this book is about action) Graphic novel; great for reluctant readers

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