Golden Princess Sparkle Bible by Tommy Nelson

The Golden Princess Sparkle Bible by Tommy Nelson is one that girls—ages 6-12—will gravitate toward. It’s attractive as a book as well as a Bible. The mustard-yellow cover is eye-catching, and the white, glittery script is sure to make girls smile and tempt them to open the book. I love this! Girls surely will too.

The font is easy to read. The Bible is durable (hard cover) while begin easy to hold. Not too big, not too heavy.

The Bible has lots of features, most exciting being the 24 full-page, full-color illustrations of stories such as Jesus’ Baptism, The Good Samaritan, and Solomon & the Queen of Sheba. There is an occasion page for gift giving, key verses are highlighted, and there is a dictionary in the back where girls can look up terms that are bolded throughout the text. Another great feature is a section of Memory Verses in the back, and a section of God’s Promises. The Bible reference sections are very accessible and easy to use.

The translation is the International Children’s Bible. I’ve never read this translation before. I’m usually wary of modern translations, but this is neither a paraphrase nor a storybook. It is written at a 3^rd-grade level, which is fabulous! It is easy to read and reads like a Bible. Many of my favorite scripture passages read nearly the same in this version as they do in the NIV.

One feature that doesn’t seem to be explained is the use of highlighted passages. Several passages are highlighted throughout the text, and they seem to just be key verses. A nice touch.

I highly recommend this Bible!

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10 Minutes in the Word Psalms by Zondervan

Like all of Zondervan’s gift books, 10 Minutes in the Word Psalms makes a crisp, handsome gift and boasts the same high quality of writing, insight, and publishing that Zondervan is known for.

This small, navy and white hardcover book is a welcoming devotional. From the cover, the reader feels an urge to open it and turn the pages. The book contains 46 devotionals. Each devotional includes the verses, a 1-2 page devotional thought, a prayer, and words for reflection.

One of this devotional book’s best features is that it makes the reader open his Bible. Each entry gives the reader a few Psalms to read. The reader is given an excerpt in the book but must open his Bible to read all of the verses.

This book offers insight such as “David made praying his career.” Much of this book references David—a man who models a relationship with God many of us would like to have.

I recommend this book to others.          

                                                                                            

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