“The Berenstein Bears Storybook Bible for Little Ones” by Jan and Mike Berenstein

 “The Berenstein Bears Storybook Bible for Little Ones” by Jan and Mike Berenstein is a happy, thorough collection of Bible stories well-tailored for little ones.

This little Storybook Bible has cardboard pages and is easy for kids to hold and touch. It’s tailored for kids ages 0-3. The stories are simple but complex enough to prompt questions that easily elicit satisfying answers. Jan and Mike include four stories from the Old Testament and four stories from the New Testament. Each story glorifies God or celebrates Jesus.

I’ve read a handful of Mike Berenstein’s books, and this is my favorite! Unlike many Bible stories tailored for little ones, the quality of writing in this book is good. There is dialogue, paragraph breaks, and substance. The font is easy to read, and included with the title of each story is the book and chapter of the Bible from where it’s taken. The illustrations are excellent. The colors are a bit on the pastel side, but the drawings are vivid, and the Bears are in every story; they can even be spotted on Noah’s ark! The spiritual message is strong, and I definitely recommend this book to others.

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Jesus Calling written by Sarah Young and illustrated by Antonia Woodward

“Jesus Calling for Little Ones” written by Sarah Young and illustrated by Antonia Woodward is a great tool for parents and a gem for kids.

This children’s book for toddlers is a thick, durable, easy-to-hold cardboard book in which the vivid, happy pictures will attract kids and prompt them to turn the pages. The purpose of the book is to let kids know that Jesus loves them, that He knows everything about them, that He created them, that He is everywhere, and that He made wonderful things for them to enjoy.

This book is great! Each page spread is illustrated with pictures of happy children experiencing God’s blessings and being comforted by His promises. Each spread contains a few lines from Jesus telling kids not to worry, telling them to laugh, showing him that He knows them, proving that He cares for them, etc. Along with those lines is the best part: A Bible verse proving the truth of what’s being said. For example, one page includes a few lines from Jesus saying that He likes it when His kids pray to Him, and that is accompanied by 1 Thessalonians 5:17. The spiritual message is strong, the illustrations are fun, and I definitely recommend this book.

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