Bible Resources for Kids

As Christians, we don't think there's anything more important to study than God's Word. We certainly don't think you need to wait till your kids are "old enough to 'get it'" to start teaching them about the Bible and its message. To that end, we've assembled a pretty thorough collection of resources to help you help them become familiar with the Good Book.

Many of these are Bible stories and story Bibles (not the same thing), offering an overview of some of the more famous narratives within the overall biblical narrative. A lot of them are illustrated, and some of the better ones offer commentary or relate the stories to the most important story of all: the coming of Messiah, Jesus Christ, and His work on earth, death, and triumphant resurrection (The Jesus Storybook Bible does a particularly good job).

The Hide 'Em In Your Heart CDs by Steve Green offer catchy (and surprisingly non-obnoxious) kiddie tunes designed to aid Scripture memorization, a goal they seem to have obtained as evidenced by some of us still singing the songs word-for-word twenty years later. Memorizing Bible verses and passages is a good next step after introducing the stories as it helps further cement the content in kids' minds.

Devotionals often incorporate stories, memorization, and commentary for the family to participate in together. One of our favorites is Starr Meade's Training Hearts, Teaching Minds which offers 107 weekly family devotions based on the questions of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. Long Story Short introduces important doctrines through the narrative of the Old Testament (a projected New Testament volume is in the works).

Things like the Tabernacle Model  help kids visualize important elements of the biblical story, while providing hands-on activity for antsy children. A plethora of map books and reference guides help fill in the picture of life in Bible times and places, so that kids get a sense of the cultural context of Scripture and how that affected the writers of both Testaments.

Of course, the whole goal of Bible instrution is greater understanding of the Gospel and increased knowledge of God Himself, His character, and His hand in human history. Just amassing facts is fairly pointless; you must be intentional about your kids' religious education. The Victor Journey Through the Bible is an excellent resource, but only if it's used to deepen your kids' relationship with Christ, not simply as a way to win trivia games.

Some of what we offer reflects our Reformed perspective; most of it is broadly Christian, reflecting the tenets of the historic faith with no specific denominational background or bias. We hope you'll carefully consider which materials are best for your family, and implement them regularly and prayerfully with the intention of raising your children in the fear and admonition of the Lord.

Review by C. Hollis Crossman
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101 Favorite Stories from the Bible
by Ura Miller
from New Leaf Press
for Preschool-2nd grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$14.99 $10.00 (2 in stock)
44 Animals of the Bible
by Nancy Johnson
from Master Books
for Kindergarten-4th grade
in Bible Study & Reference for Kids (Location: BIBR-STU)
$9.59 $6.00 (1 in stock)
95 Animals of the Bible
by Nancy P. Johnson
from Master Books
for Preschool- 3rd Grade
in Bible Study & Reference for Kids (Location: BIBR-STU)
$8.50 (1 in stock)
A is for Adam
by Ken Ham, Mally Ham
from Master Books
for 1st-2nd grade
$4.00 (1 in stock)
Answers Book for Kids Volume 1
by Ken Ham
from Master Books
for Kindergarten-4th grade
in Worldview & Apologetics for Kids (Location: BIBWV-APK)
$6.39 $5.00 (1 in stock)
Answers Book for Kids Volume 2
by Ken Ham
from Master Books
for Kindergarten-4th grade
in Worldview & Apologetics for Kids (Location: BIBWV-APK)
$6.39 $5.00 (1 in stock)
Answers Book for Kids Volume 3
by Ken Ham
from Master Books
for Kindergarten-4th grade
in Worldview & Apologetics for Kids (Location: BIBWV-APK)
$6.39 $5.00 (1 in stock)
Answers Book for Kids Volume 4
by Ken Ham
from Master Books
for Kindergarten-4th grade
in Worldview & Apologetics for Kids (Location: BIBWV-APK)
$6.39 $5.00 (1 in stock)
Answers Book for Kids Volume 5
by Bodie Hodge, Ken Ham
from Master Books
for Kindergarten-4th grade
in Worldview & Apologetics for Kids (Location: BIBWV-APK)
$6.39 $4.00 (1 in stock)
Answers Book for Kids Volume 6
by Bodie Hodge, Ken Ham
from Master Books
for Kindergarten-4th grade
in Worldview & Apologetics for Kids (Location: BIBWV-APK)
$6.39 $4.00 (1 in stock)
Answers Book for Kids Volume 7
by Bodie Hodge, Ken Ham
from Master Books
for Kindergarten-4th grade
in Worldview & Apologetics for Kids (Location: BIBWV-APK)
$6.39 $4.00 (1 in stock)
Answers Book for Kids Volume 8
by Bodie Hodge, Ken Ham
from Master Books
for Kindergarten-4th grade
in Worldview & Apologetics for Kids (Location: BIBWV-APK)
$6.39 $4.00 (1 in stock)
Baker Bible Dictionary for Kids
by Daryl J. Lucas
1st edition from Popular Group
for Kindergarten-3rd grade
in Bible Study & Reference for Kids (Location: BIBR-STU)
$7.50 (1 in stock)
Barber Who Wanted to Pray
by R. C. Sproul
from Crossway Books
for Kindergarten-3rd grade
in Picture Books (Location: PICTURE)
$17.99 $9.00 (1 in stock)
Barnabas Children's Bible
by Rhona Davies, illustrated by Marcin Piwowarski
from Anno Domini
for 1st-4th grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$10.00 (1 in stock)
Bible Lands Series - 2 volumes
by Martha Fisher, illustrated by Josephine Beachy, Rhoda Shenk, Christy Collins, Arlene Martin
from Rod & Staff Publishers, Inc.
for 1st-3rd grade
in Bible Study & Reference for Kids (Location: BIBR-STU)
$10.50 (1 in stock)
Bible Stories for Young Readers
Junior Deluxe Editions
by April Oursler Armstrong, illustrated by Jules Gotlieb
from Junior Deluxe Editions
for 2nd-5th grade
in Vintage Bible Story Books (Location: VIN-BIB)
$3.75 (1 in stock)
Bible Story - Volume 10
by Arthur Stanley Maxwell
from Pacific Press
for Kindergarten-3rd grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$5.00 (2 in stock)
Bible Story - Volume 5
by Arthur Stanley Maxwell
from Pacific Press
for Kindergarten-3rd grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$5.00 (1 in stock)
Bible Story - Volume 6
by Arthur Stanley Maxwell
from Pacific Press
for Kindergarten-3rd grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$5.00 (2 in stock)
Bible Story - Volume 7
by Arthur Stanley Maxwell
from Pacific Press
for Kindergarten-3rd grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$5.00 (4 in stock)
Bible Story - Volume 8
by Arthur Stanley Maxwell
from Pacific Press
for Kindergarten-3rd grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$5.00 (1 in stock)
Bible Story - Volume 9
by Arthur Stanley Maxwell
from Pacific Press
for Kindergarten-3rd grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$5.00 (2 in stock)
Bible Story Doodles
from Running Press
for 1st-4th grade
in Bible Activities for Kids (Location: BIBR-ACT)
$7.50 (1 in stock)
Bible Tells Me So
by Mack Thomas
from Multnomah Books
for Kindergarten-5th grade
in Bible Doctrine for Kids (Location: BIBR-DOC)
$3.00 (1 in stock)
Big Book of Questions & Answers
by Sinclair B. Ferguson
from Christian Focus Publications
for 1st-3rd grade
in Family Worship (Location: BIBR-FAWO)
$9.00 $4.50 (1 in stock)
Big Book of Questions and Answers about Jesus
by Sinclair B. Ferguson
from Christian Focus Publications
for 1st-3rd grade
in Family Worship (Location: BIBR-FAWO)
$8.00 (1 in stock)
Big Thoughts for Little People
by Kenneth N. Taylor
from Tyndale House
for Preschool-3rd grade
in Devotions for Kids (Location: BIBR-DEV)
$7.50 (2 in stock)
Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers: The Gospel
by Joey Allen
from New Leaf Press
for Preschool-3rd grade
in Bible Doctrine for Kids (Location: BIBR-DOC)
$5.99 $3.50 (1 in stock)
Big Thoughts For Little Thinkers: The Mission
by Joey Allen
from New Leaf Press
for Preschool-3rd grade
in Bible Doctrine for Kids (Location: BIBR-DOC)
$5.99 $3.50 (1 in stock)
Big Thoughts For Little Thinkers: The Scripture
by Joey Allen
from New Leaf Press
for Preschool-3rd grade
in Bible Doctrine for Kids (Location: BIBR-DOC)
$5.99 $3.50 (2 in stock)
Big Thoughts For Little Thinkers: The Trinity
by Joey Allen
from New Leaf Press
for Preschool-3rd grade
in Bible Doctrine for Kids (Location: BIBR-DOC)
$5.99 $3.50 (1 in stock)
Biggest Story Bible Storybook
by Kevin DeYoung, illustrated by Don Clark
from Crossway Books
for Kindergarten-6th grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$34.99 $10.00 (1 in stock)
Child's Story Bible
by Catherine Vos
2nd edition from Eerdmans
for 2nd-6th grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$28.00 $17.50 (1 in stock)
Children's Atlas of the Bible
by Henry Wansbrough
1st edition
for 1st-7th grade
in Bible Study & Reference for Kids (Location: BIBR-STU)
$5.00 (1 in stock)
Children's Bible
from Golden Press
for 2nd-5th grade
in Vintage Bible Story Books (Location: VIN-BIB)
$7.50 (1 in stock)
Children's Everyday Bible
by Selina Hastings
from Tyndale House
for Preschool- 3rd Grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$8.00 (1 in stock)
Children's Illustrated Bible
by Selina Hastings
from DK Publishing
for 1st-6th grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$12.00 (1 in stock)
Children's Illustrated Bible
by Selina Hastings, illustrated by Eric Thomas
from DK Publishing
for 1st-6th grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$7.00 (1 in stock)
Children's Stories of the Bible from the Old and New Testaments
by Barbara Taylor Bradford
from Playmore Publishers
for Preschool- 3rd Grade
in Vintage Bible Story Books (Location: VIN-BIB)
$3.38 (2 in stock)
Creation
by Helen & David Haidle, Mary A. Hake
1st edition from Master Books
for 1st-4th grade
in Worldview & Apologetics for Kids (Location: BIBWV-APK)
$9.00 (3 in stock)
Devotions for the Children's Hour
by Kenneth Taylor
from Moody Press
for Kindergarten-6th grade
in Devotions for Kids (Location: BIBR-DEV)
$6.50 (1 in stock)
Discoverer's Bible for Young Readers - NIrV
from Zonderkidz
for 2nd-3rd grade
in Bibles (Location: X-BIBLES)
$27.99 $15.00 (1 in stock)
Discovering Jesus in Genesis
by Susan Hunt
from Crossway Books
for 1st-4th grade
in Bible Doctrine for Kids (Location: BIBR-DOC)
$10.00 (2 in stock)
DK Illustrated Family Bible
from DK Publishing
for Kindergarten-6th grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$15.00 (2 in stock)
Egermeier's Bible Story Book
by Elsie E. Egermeier
Revised from Warner Press
for Kindergarten-4th grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$8.00 (1 in stock)
Faith to Grow On
by John MacArthur
First Printing from Thomas Nelson Publishers
for Kindergarten-2nd grade
in Bible Doctrine for Kids (Location: BIBR-DOC)
$6.00 (1 in stock)
First Bible Story Book
by Mary Hoffman
from DK Publishing
Bible Reference for Kindergarten-4th grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$7.50 (1 in stock)
First Catechism
from Great Commission Publications
for Nursery-5th grade
in Creeds, Confessions & Catechisms (Location: XTH-CREED)
$4.99 $2.50 (2 in stock)
From Akebu to Zapotec
by June Hathersmith
from Wycliffe Bible Translators
for Preschool-2nd grade
in Church History for Kids (Location: XCH-KID)
$6.00 (2 in stock)
Get Wisdom!
by Ruth Younts
from Shepherd Press
for Kindergarten-4th grade
in Devotions for Kids (Location: BIBR-DEV)
$12.99 $7.50 (2 in stock)
God Speaks Numanggang
by David Hazell
2021 Printing from My Father's World
for 2nd-4th grade
in My Father's World (Location: CUR-MFW)
$6.00 (2 in stock)
God Speaks Numanggang (old cover)
by David Hazell
from My Father's World
for 2nd-4th grade
in My Father's World (Location: CUR-MFW)
$4.50 $2.50 (3 in stock)
God's Story and Me
by Karyn Henley
from Tyndale House
for Preschool- 3rd Grade
in Devotions for Kids (Location: BIBR-DEV)
$5.00 (1 in stock)
Gold & Honey Bible
by Melody Carlson
from Multnomah Books
for Preschool- 3rd Grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$4.00 (1 in stock)
Gospel Story for Kids - New Testament Coloring Book
by Marty Machowski
from New Growth Press
for 1st-6th grade
in Family Worship (Location: BIBR-FAWO)
$8.50 $6.00 (1 in stock)
Heaven for Kids
by Randy Alcorn with Linda Washington
from Tyndale House
for 2nd-7th grade
in Bible Doctrine for Kids (Location: BIBR-DOC)
$4.00 (3 in stock)
How Great is Our God
by Louie Giglio with Tama Fortner, illustrated by Nicola Anderson
from Tommy Nelson
for 1st-4th grade
in Devotions for Kids (Location: BIBR-DEV)
$8.00 (1 in stock)
I Heard Good News Today
by Cornelia Lehn
1st edition from Faith & Life Press
for 1st-6th grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$6.00 (1 in stock)
In the Beginning: The First Seven Days
by Davis Carman; illustrated by Anderson Carman
from Apologia Educational Ministries
for Preschool-2nd grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$5.00 (1 in stock)
In the Days of Noah
by Gloria Clanin
from Master Books
for 1st-3rd grade
in Worldview & Apologetics for Kids (Location: BIBWV-APK)
$9.00 (2 in stock)
Indescribable
by Louie Giglio, Illustrated by Nicola Anderson
from Tommy Nelson
for 1st-4th grade
in Devotions for Kids (Location: BIBR-DEV)
$9.00 (1 in stock)
International Children's Bible Handbook
by Lawrence Richards
from Word Publishing
for Kindergarten-4th grade
in Bible Study & Reference for Kids (Location: BIBR-STU)
$4.00 (1 in stock)
International Children's Bible Handbook
from W Publishing Group
in Bible Study & Reference for Kids (Location: BIBR-STU)
$6.00 (3 in stock)
Jesus Storybook Bible
by Sally Lloyd-Jones
from Zonderkidz
for Preschool-2nd grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$24.99 $12.50 (1 in stock)
Jesus Storybook Bible - Deluxe Version (Book Only)
by Sally Lloyd-Jones
Deluxe from Zondervan
for Kindergarten-5th grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$12.00 (1 in stock)
Joshua in the Promised Land
by Miriam Chaikin
from Clarion Books
for Preschool-4th grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$6.00 (1 in stock)
Leading Little Ones to God
by Marian Schoolland
from Eerdmans
for Preschool-2nd grade
in Family Worship (Location: BIBR-FAWO)
$20.00 $10.00 (2 in stock)
Let's Hide the Word
by Gloria Gaither, Shirley Dobson
English Language from W Publishing Group
for 1st-5th grade
in Bible Activities for Kids (Location: BIBR-ACT)
$4.00 (1 in stock)
Life in the Great Ice Age
by Michael & Beverly Oard
from Master Books
for 2nd-6th grade
in Worldview & Apologetics for Kids (Location: BIBWV-APK)
$12.79 $9.00 (1 in stock)
Lightlings
by R. C. Sproul
from Reformation Trust Publishing
for 2nd-5th grade
in Picture Books (Location: PICTURE)
$10.00 (1 in stock)
Little Visits With God
Little Visits With God #1
by Allan Hart Jahsmann
from Concordia Publishing House
for Preschool-2nd grade
in Vintage Bible Story Books (Location: VIN-BIB)
$4.50 (1 in stock)
Long Story Short
by Marty Machowski
from New Growth Press
for 1st-6th grade
in Family Worship (Location: BIBR-FAWO)
$25.99 $14.00 (2 in stock)
Money Matters Family Night Tool Chest
by Allen Burkett, Jim Weidmann, Kurt Bruner, Larry Burkett
1st edition from Chariot Victor Publishing
for Kindergarten-Adult
$6.00 (1 in stock)
More Five-Minute Devotions for Children
by Pamela Kennedy, Douglas Kennedy
Complete Numbers Starting with 1, 1st Ed from Ideals Children's Books
for Preschool-3rd grade
in Devotions for Kids (Location: BIBR-DEV)
$8.00 (1 in stock)
My Big Book of 5-Minute Devotions
by Douglas Kennedy, Pamela Kennedy
from Ideals Children's Books
for Preschool-3rd grade
in Devotions for Kids (Location: BIBR-DEV)
$12.99 $7.00 (1 in stock)
Nathan's Story
by Michael J. McHugh
from Great Light Publications
for Kindergarten-3rd grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$6.50 (1 in stock)
New Testament in Pictures for Little Eyes
by Kenneth N. Taylor
for Preschool- 3rd Grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$4.00 (1 in stock)
Noah's Ark, Noah's Flood
by John D. Morris
from Master Books
for Preschool-3rd Grade
in Worldview & Apologetics for Kids (Location: BIBWV-APK)
$8.00 (1 in stock)
Old Testament Days
by Nancy I. Sanders
from Chicago Review Press
for 1st-6th grade
in Bible Activities for Kids (Location: BIBR-ACT)
$7.50 (1 in stock)
Our Family's First Bible Storybook
from Baker Books
for Nursery-2nd grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$4.00 (1 in stock)
Preschooler's Bible
by V. Gilbert Beers
2nd edition from David C. Cook
for Preschool-2nd grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$16.99 $12.00 (1 in stock)
Questions Curriculum - Set
by Stacia McKeever
from Answers in Genesis
for 1st-5th grade
$6.00 (1 in stock)
Read-Aloud Book of Bible Stories
by Amy Steedman
from Sophia Institute Press
for 2nd-5th grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$8.00 (1 in stock)
Small Child's Bible
by Pelagie Doane
from Unknown Publisher
for Preschool-3rd grade
in Vintage Bible Story Books (Location: VIN-BIB)
$6.00 (1 in stock)
Small Talks About God
by Kenneth N. Taylor, illustrated by Nancy Munger
from Moody Press
for Preschool-2nd grade
in Devotions for Kids (Location: BIBR-DEV)
$5.00 (1 in stock)
Sophie and the Heidelberg Cat
by Andrew Wilson, illustrated by Helena Perez Garcia
from Crossway Books
for Preschool-2nd grade
in Bible Doctrine for Kids (Location: BIBR-DOC)
$7.00 (1 in stock)
Spur-of-the-Moment Games
from David C. Cook
for 1st-6th grade
in Bible Activities for Kids (Location: BIBR-ACT)
$4.00 (1 in stock)
Stories from the Old Testament
for Kindergarten-3rd grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$8.00 (1 in stock)
Story Bible
by Pearl S. Buck
from Bartholomew House, Ltd
for Preschool-3rd grade
in Vintage Bible Story Books (Location: VIN-BIB)
$4.50 (1 in stock)
Sword Drills for School, Church and Home
from A Beka Books
for 2nd-5th grade
in Bible Study & Reference for Kids (Location: BIBR-STU)
$5.00 (1 in stock)
Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing
by Sally Lloyd-Jones
from Zonderkidz
for Preschool-3rd grade
in Devotions for Kids (Location: BIBR-DEV)
$16.99 $11.00 (1 in stock)
True Story of Noah's Ark
by Tom Dooley
from Master Books
for 2nd-6th grade
in Worldview & Apologetics for Kids (Location: BIBWV-APK)
$13.59 $11.00 (1 in stock)
What the Bible is All About for Young Explorers
by Frances Blankenbalker
2nd edition from Gospel Publishing
for 2nd-6th grade
in Bible Study & Reference for Kids (Location: BIBR-STU)
$5.00 (3 in stock)
When God Says It – He Does It
by Carine Mackenzie, illustrated by Natascia Ugliano
from Christian Focus Publications
for 1st-3rd grade
in Bible Study & Reference for Kids (Location: BIBR-STU)
$5.50 (1 in stock)
Window on the World (old)
by Daphne Spraggett & Jill Johnstone
from Paternoster
for 2nd-7th grade
in Clearance: Christian Books (Location: XCLE)
$4.00 (1 in stock)
Window on the World (old)
by Daphne Spraggett, Jill Johnstone
from InterVarsity Press
for 2nd-8th grade
in Clearance: Christian Books (Location: XCLE)
$4.00 (1 in stock)
Wisest Man in the World
by Benjamin Elkin
from Parents Magazine Press
for 1st-4th grade
in Vintage Picture Books (Location: VIN-PIC)
$3.00 (2 in stock)
Wondrous Works of God
by Starr Meade
from Crossway Books
for Kindergarten-4th grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$24.99 $15.00 (1 in stock)
Young People's Bible Dictionary
from Unknown Publisher
for 1st-5th grade
in Bible Study & Reference for Kids (Location: BIBR-STU)
$4.00 (1 in stock)