This Bible storybook by Sally Lloyd-Jones (daughter of Martin Lloyd-Jones) is one of our favorites. Each story is told in its relationship to the overall Gospel narrative and, more specifically, to Christ Himself. Probably best for 2-4 year olds, the stories are just as enjoyable for older kids and even (especially?) for adults. Lloyd-Jones writes in an engaging style that is by turns deeply serious and wildly hilarious, but always reverent.
There are 44 stories (21 from the OT, 23 from the NT) that vary in length. The stylized full-color illustrations fill every page and legitimately contribute to the text. While there isn't an obvious doctrinal emphasis, the author clearly comes from a Reformed/covenantal perspective, evidenced most explicitly by her relation of each story to the life and work of Jesus. This doesn't come across as too forced, either; the importance of Christ to each story (even Old Testament ones) is gently displayed rather than shoehorned in just to fit with the rest of the book.
Kids will be introduced to the main stories in both Testaments. There is no moralizing, but there is also no wrestling Scripture out of context to suit the author's agenda (Bible references are included so you can check for yourself). If you want your kids to grow up with a love of the Bible and its narrative, this is an excellent place to start.
Based on the award-winning storybook, The Jesus Storybook Bible Curriculum by Sally Lloyd-Jones and Sam Shammas contains 44 lessons revealing how Jesus is the center of each Bible story and how every story whispers his name. With activities, notes for teachers based on material from Timothy Keller, memory verses, handouts for children, and more, The Jesus Storybook Bible Curriculum invites children to join in the greatest of all adventures, to discover for themselves that Jesus is at the center of God’s great story of salvation—and at the center of their story too.
The Jesus Storybook Bible Curriculum Kit contains everything you need for 44 weeks of lessons:
• 1 DVD-ROM containing 44 printable lessons (both teacher material and student handouts), 44 bonus animated videos, promotional materials, as well as instructions for implementing the curriculum
• 1 hardcover The Jesus Storybook Bible
• 3 audio CDs containing David Suchet’s recording of The Jesus Storybook Bible
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