We read the Jesus Storybook Bible every night before bed. Even if I wanted to skip a night, my kids won’t let me! Here’s why we love this kid’s Bible so much, and why you will too:
- A good overview of redemptive history for children can be hard to find. For that matter, a good overview of redemptive history for adults can be hard to find. So whether you’re 3, 23, 43, or 73 you’ll love reading through many of the stories of Scripture as they all tell one big narrative–the story of creation, fall and God’s plan to rescue and re-create!
- Seeing all of Scripture as pointing to God’s work in the Messiah is not usually a hallmark of children’s Bibles. In the Jesus Storybook Bible, though, “every story whispers his name.”
- Kid-friendly artwork that doesn’t look cheesy takes incredible skill. Apparently Jago, the artist behind the Jesus Storybook Bible, has that incredible skill. Your kids will love looking at the pictures while you read the stories.
- Most children’s Bibles try to rhyme everything. The Jesus Storybook Bible is not one of those. It’s refreshing to read quality children’s literature. Sally Lloyd-Jones has a gift for writing to children. You’ll enjoy reading it just as much as (if not more than) your children will enjoy listening to it.
I recently taught a class for teachers at our church, and I encouraged all of them to go to our book table and buy a copy of the Jesus Storybook Bible…for themselves! If you don’t yet own the Jesus Storybook Bible, you need to.
Jesus Storybook Bible Resources
The Deluxe Edition is scheduled to be released in October and will include an audio CD with the entire book read by David Suchet. They have also just opened up their new website which you can access by clicking here.
Want to read one of the stories for yourself? Click here.
Want to hear some of the audio files from the Deluxe Edition? Click here.
Want to buy your own copy? Of course you do! Click here.
Here’s my earlier review of the Jesus Storybook Bible.
