Ruth Graham, daughter of Billy and Ruth Bell Graham, has updated a classic collection of Bible stories used in her family for generations. Step Into the Bible will delight as it teaches the Word of God to children ages 10 and younger and provides a wonderful way for families to learn and grow together - for devotions or any time!
Winner of the 2008 Christian Book Award and written by Ruth Graham, the daughter of today’s most beloved evangelist, Billy Graham, this is a beautiful four-color family devotion with over 300 photographs that retells 100 important Bible stories and helps parents and children walk together on their faith journey. Each devotion takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and has been used by four generations of the Graham family.
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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Lynn (Virginia), June 11, 2009
I like the way this is written. My daughter (age8) reads it and it is easy for her to understand.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Kristina (U.S.), May 03, 2008
Each two page spread in Step Into the Bible features glorious color photographs related to the devotional at hand. There are lots of animals and people to interest young children, and real-life biblical scenes (like Mt. Ararat and the Jordon River) to interest older kids. On one side of the page is a short devotional - most no longer than a few paragraphs. On the opposite side of the page are kid-friendly questions to ask your child about the reading, and a memory verse.
The devotionals themselves do use some contemporary anecdotes, but they are largely simple, straight-forward retellings of Bible stories and incidents. The author does not dumb things down for the children; for example, she includes a story about leprosy. But as she says in the periodic notes she includes just for parents, such things need not confuse or frighten children if told in the right light.
What I Like: The author's writing is wonderfully down to earth; the questions for children are simple and yet sometimes profound; and the brilliant photographs are like gourmet icing on a delicious cake. During family devotions, this book will speak to parents, too.
What I Dislike: The same memory verse is used for every five devotions. I would rather see a new memory verse for every seven devotions (so there'd be one verse per week)...but this is a very personal critique, and not all parents will feel the same way.
Overall Rating: Excellent.
Age Appeal: There is no publisher recommendation, but I'd say 2 - 12.
Kristina Seleshanko
Managing Editor of Christian Children's Book Review ( www dot CCBReview dot blogspot dot com )
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