Although many come to the Christian faith as adults, children who are introduced to the tenets of the belief system should not be overlooked. Helping kids appreciate daily Bible reading and devotion is one of the best ways to plant seeds that could reap amazing harvests.
The best Bible versions for children are engaging with visuals and opportunities for interaction. Here are three suggestions for parents looking to buy engaging Bibles for their kids.
The Bible Recap for Kids: A 365-Day Guide through the Bible for Young Readers by Tara-Leigh Cobble
You’ve heard of The Bible Recap for adults. Now, Tara-Leigh Cobble has created the experience for kids!
The Bible Recap for Kids is a 365-day guide that takes children through the Bible at their pace. Each devotional takes about three minutes to read and delivers the daily “God Shot” that adults find in the original Bible Recap.
What sets this adaptation of the book apart are the illustrations. Every picture is meant to convey the story of God’s love so that kids understand. Weekly summaries are also available to reinforce key concepts so that your children’s devotional time is about more than reading scriptures quickly.
The Complete Illustrated Children’s Bible by Janice Emmerson
Getting kids interested in the Bible does not have to be a chore. The Complete Illustrated Children’s Bible by Janice Emmerson introduces little ones to scriptures through 300 stories coupled with illustrations that jump off the page.
The illustrations in this Bible option are two pages and were created to engage with young children’s imaginations. The Complete Illustrated Children’s Bible doubles as a Bible and storybook, which makes it ideal for storytime.
The Action Bible: God’s Redemptive Story (Action Bible Series) by Sergio Cariello
Do you have a Middle Grade student who is fascinated by comics and graphic novels? The Action Bible may be the right choice for their daily devotional experience.
This devotional option delivers all 66 books of the Bible in chronological order. The Action Bible is not your typical compilation of scriptures, though. This version takes your kids on an adventure via comics that are based on scriptures. There is also a Bible book index that encourages study beyond basic scripture reading.
Which Bibles are you considering for your kids?