Originally published in 1935, this beloved Bible storybook is still a favorite with today's children, parents, and teachers (including Ruth Bell Graham). More than 200 stories from the Old and New Testaments are retold in simple language appropriate for 4- to 12-year-olds, while remaining faithful to Scripture. Also, the colorful illustrations enhance the text.
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Reviewed by Chelsey Araujo (Hitchcock, TX), October 29, 2009
Love this book! My kids love it too! Really captures a young child's attention, and so fun and interesting to read! We were going to read just one chapter a day, but we couldn't stop reading. You won't want to put this one down!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Jill Thomsen (Ham Lake, MN), September 29, 2009
The Bible storys writen in a story form are captivating my boys-8 and 7. They know the bible storys we are reading in the Vos Story Bible but the storys provoke a different questiion for my boys-one that is deaper. The Story Bible also creates a fun time for all of us to read large concepts God is trying to give us but easier for my boys to grasp. Love this book. Our Home school co-op interduced it to me and I am soooo glad I got it. It is a must right next to my Bible.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Diane Wright (Maple Valley, WA), September 22, 2009
I bought this Bible as a gift for my grandchildren - everyone loves it, parents included!!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Janet Tomisser (Auburn, WA), July 03, 2009
Our sons were given this book as little boys in the 70s. Wonderful book from Genesis to Revelation - We are now reading it to their children and bought them each their own copy. They love the stories and family time is enriched.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Molly Loder (Janesville, MN), June 29, 2009
What a fabulous addition to our library! We are a home-school family, primarily Charlotte Mason method, and bought this as it was highly recommended on several CM reading lists - it is also recommended in "Honey for a Child's Heart" by Gladys Hunt, with her description: "First published 60 years ago and still going! For All Ages".
My husband (a pastor) and I have read several of the stories and plan to make it part of our daily morning devotions for our 5-yr-old twins and 8-year-old this fall. For kids anywhere in the 4-9 age range, this is a fabulous alternative when the Bible stories are either too long or too confusing to hold their attention completely, but you still want something that holds true to the original text. It's not "watered down," just condensed enough to read each story in one sitting and still have the kids get something out of it.
110 Old Testament Chapters, ranging from "Chapter 1: In the Beginning God" to "Chapter 110: Nehemiah, the Governor of Jerusalem" and 92 New Testament Chapters, ranging from "Chapter 1: The Priest Who Could Not Talk" to "Chapter 92: The Visions of the Apostle John". Each story is 1-3 pages (readable in one sitting) and there are several illustrations throughout. Also includes a glossary of "tough biblical words explained" in more "kid-friendly" terms.
Highly recommend - great quality hardcover collection, huge value for the price, an heirloom for your kids to read to THEIR kids in years to come!!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by C. S. Burgess (Missouri), April 20, 2009
I absolutely love this book. It is the Bible but with an easy to follow story format. We read daily from it for our Bible lesson for homeschooling and I have also used in Children's Church and for my AWANA Cubbies. The kids stay interested in the story and learn so much. I highly recommend it!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Heather Mckinney (Zionsville, IN), February 13, 2009
My son is in 1st grade at a classical Christian school. His teacher recommended this book for him to read at home because he has been wanting to read the complete Bible, but it is too challenging. He is a very good reader, and this book provides a nice challenge for him. It is excellent -- allows him to read the Bible in a easier format.
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Linda Reed (Smithfield, VA), December 26, 2008
This bible nicely combines the story-telling part of the bible with the accuracy of the scripture. It is a wonderful transition from preschool devotionals for my 1st grader. We both really like it!! The illustrations are a bit dated, but it somehow wouldn't seem right to modernize them too much either.
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