Recommended for Sunday school, children's church, and home use
One of the core principles of Teach Us the Bible is that we want children to learn and comprehend the stories of the Bible. Children's storybook Bibles can be very useful in helping them grasp the basic elements of the stories, especially for younger children.
Teaching a Bible story is different than teaching children to read the Bible. Elementary school students usually do not read in a way that can be easily followed by the hearer. While this is a useful exercise, it often hinders comprehension of the story for both the child reading and the rest of the children listening. That's why we include a separate "Bible Mastery" section from the "Teach the Story" section.
Sorted by our recommendation for Sunday school and children's ministry use.
Great all-around Bible with very good coverage of stories. If you only buy one, buy this one. The primary criticism is the inclusion of inferred emotions of Bible characters and God that go beyond the text.
Attractive illustrations and plain English stories. Good for all ages — goes into more detail than a typical preschool Bible. The main limitation is its relatively small selection of stories.
A good storybook Bible for preschool and early elementary. Good coverage of Bible stories, very easy to read, and each page includes a picture.
By Kevin DeYoung. Frames the entire Bible as one grand story of redemption pointing to Jesus — great for showing kids how the Old and New Testaments connect. Beautifully illustrated by Don Clark with rich, distinctive artwork.
A comprehensive storybook Bible with a particular focus: showing that the Old Testament points to Jesus. A good resource to have, though some stories may not be as comprehensive as other options.
Fairly good selection of stories. This book emphasizes pictures more than text, making it especially useful for visual learners and younger children.
Short telling of each story with illustrations. Best for preschoolers — a great option for the youngest children in your ministry.
230 Bible stories told in vivid comic-book style, illustrated by Sergio Cariello. Excellent for engaging older elementary kids who might tune out a traditional storybook Bible. Covers both Old and New Testaments with action-packed visuals that bring the stories to life.
Out of print but still available used. This Bible bridges the gap between a storybook Bible and an adult translation — almost a paraphrase rather than a storybook.
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