I was looking for a "workbook" type Bible Study to introduce our almost 9-year-old to personal Bible Study time. A friend recommended this one, and I cannot say enough good things about it. It is divided into small readings each day with an application, a prayer request and memory verse for the week and a place for Sunday's sermon notes. It uses the Bible only, not someone else's thoughts on the Bible. Also - very affordable.

From my daughter:

I really like "Exploring the Bible". It is fun to have your own personal Bible study to do in the morning (At least I do it in the morning most days). The prayer request really is helpful when you need prayer time on your own.

I initially purchased this for my 9-year-old great grandson, and then another copy for my 13-year-old friend. Now I'm ordering two more for a Bible study buddy and myself (we are not exactly kids!). While I love daily devotionals from Oswald Chambers, Spurgeon, and other gifted teachers, there is nothing like the Holy Spirit and the simple pure word of God. I recommend to anyone who wants to encourage a youngster to develop the habit of daily Bible study. I also love that each day includes a question about the passage for written response, and each week has a memory verse.

I bought this for my seven year old. She is a new reader so reading five verses per day is just her speed. However, the blanks are way too small for a seven year old whose motor skills are not fully developed. She tried writing her answers in the blanks and it was a mess and frusterating for her because she couldn't fit her answer in the blank. I am going to try printing off some handwriting paper for her to use to record her answers in instead of writing in the book.

I also have a nine year old and I think this book is not suitable for him either because it only requires the child read five short verses per day and answer one question.