children’s bibles

Bible Review: NIrV Illustrated Holy Bible for Kids

NIrV Illustrated Holy Bible for Kids. Zondervan, 2019, 1632 pages (8 point font) Reading Level: 3rd grade Recommended for: Ages 4-8 This new edition of ...
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Bible Review: NIV Kids’ Quiz Bible

The NIV Quiz Bible challenges readers with over 1000 questions to answer from the text. NIV Kids’ Quiz Bible.  Zonderkidz, 2018, 1795 pages Recommended for: ...
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Bible Review: NIrV Adventures in Odyssey

Though mostly for die-hard Odyssey fans, this edition of the NIrV includes some valuable kid-friendly features. NIrV Adventures in Odyssey Bible.  Focus on the Family, ...
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Bible Review: CSB Big Picture Interactive Bible

The CSB Big Picture Interactive Bible presents an update of a respected translation with study helps and a story-telling app.  Ages 6-10 CSB Big Picture Interactive ...
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Bible Review: NIrV Seek and Explore Holy Bible

The NIrV Seek & Explore Bible takes a learning-styles approach that will be helpful for some kids but distracting for others.  Ages 6-10 NIrV Seek ...
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Bible Review: NIV Kids’ Visual Study Bible

The NIV Kids' Visual Study Bible presents helpful notes, illustrations, and infographics in a unique layout.  Ages 8-12 NIV Kids' Visual Study Bible, Zonderkidz, 2017, ...
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*Bible Review: ESV Big Picture Bible

The ESV Big Picture Bible for pre-through-primary ages, features over 315 age-appropriate illustrations of unusual perspective and appeal. ESV Big Picture Bible.  Crossway, 2015, 1375 ...
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Bible Review: NIrV Love Letters From God

Like the new Jesus Calling children's Bible, Love Letters from God is based on purported personal communications from the Almighty. NIrV Love letters from God ...
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Bible Review: NLT Hidden in My Heart Scripture Memory Bible

The NLT Hidden in My Heart Bible takes a three-pronged approach to scripture memory, with alternative translations of key scriptures. NLT Hidden in My Heart ...
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Bible Review: NKJV Airship Genesis Kids’ Study Bible

David Jeremiah’s “Airship Genesis” children’s outreach provides a platform for this NKJV Bible. NKJV Airship Genesis Kids’ Study Bible.  Thomas Nelson, 2016, 1504 pages Recommended ...
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Bible Review: NKJV Color Code

The Color Code Bible uses different colors to highlight passages reflecting seven major Bible themes, which may help readers keep those themes in mind. NKJV ...
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Bible Review: NIV Investigators

This kids' study Bible uses a detective theme to introduce readers to textual facts and background, but also a touch of textual criticism. NIV Investigator's ...
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Bible Review: NIV the Plans I Have for You

This devotional Bible might be best appreciated by fans of Amy Parker's popular picture book. NIV The Plans I have for You Holy Bible. Zonderkidz, ...
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Bible Review: NIV Wonders of Creation

NIV Wonders of Creation Bible rides on the adult coloring-book fad with double-page spreads of animals and plants to color. NIV Wonders of Creation Holy ...
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Bible Review: NIV Big Dreams, Big Prayers Bible

NIV Big Dreams, Big Prayers Bible.  Zonderkidz, 2016, 1344 pages.  (Soft- and hardcover editions available) Reading Level: Middle grades, ages 10-12 Hardcover edition Recommended for: ...
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Bible Review: NKJV Courage Bible/NKJV Faith Bible

NKJV Courage Bible/NKJV Faith Bible.  Holman Bible Publishers, 2014, 1568 pages Reading Level: Young Adult, ages 12-15 Recommended for: ages 10-15 Bottom Line: An accurate, ...
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Bible Review: NKJV Study Bible for Kids

NKJV Study Bible for Kids.  Thomas Nelson, 2015, 1536 pages. Hardcover edition Reading Level: Young Adult, ages 12-15 Recommended for: ages 10-12 Bottom Line:  The ...
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Bible Review NIrV Faith Builders/ NIrV Under the Sea

We're back!!  Thanks again for your patience while we cleared up our site hack problems.  You'll notice a rather stripped-down version of RedeemedReader, but be ...
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Bible Review: NIrV Study Bible for Kids

NIrV Study Bible for Kids.  Zonderkidz, 2015, 1789 pages.  Available in hardcover, soft cover and ebook editions Hardcover edition Reading Level: Middle grades, ages 8-10 ...
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*Bible Review: ESV Following Jesus Bible

*ESV Following Jesus Bible. Crossway, 2015. 1401 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 10-14 Bottom Line: The features of Following Jesus ...
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Bible Review: The Action Bible ESV

The Action Bible Study Bible ESV, edited by Catherine deVries, illustrated by Sergio Cariello. David C. Cook, 2015. 1248 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages ...
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Bible Review: God’s Word for Boys (and Girls)

God’s Word for Boys and God’s Word for Girls. Larry Richards, general editor. Baker, 2014 (latest edition), 1713 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 ...
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Bible Review: God’s Little Princess Bible

God’s Little Princess Holy Bible, NKJV. Sheila Walsh, ed. Thomas Nelson, 2014. 1216 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, 8-10 (study material), Middle Grades, 10-12 (text) ...
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Bible Review: NKJV Explorer’s Study Bible

The Explorer's Study Bible (NKJV). Thomas Nelson, 2009. 1440 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 8-10 and up Bottom Line: Reliable ...
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Bible Review: Children’s Easy-to-Read Bible

Children's Easy-to-Read Bible. Leafwood Publishers, 2012. 1820 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages 7-10 Bottom Line: The Children's Easy-to-Read Bible is ...
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Bible Review: The Big Picture Interactive Bible

Big Picture Interactive Bible: Connecting Christ through God’s Story (HCSB)*. Broadman &Holman Kids, 2014, 1350 pages. Reading Level: Middle grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages ...
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Bible Review: The Jesus Bible (NIV)

The NIV Jesus Bible, Zondervan, 2014, 1760 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, 8-10 Recommended for: ages 8-12 Bottom Line: This children's version of the NIV ...
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Bible Review: The Deep Blue Kids Bible

The Deep Blue Kids Bible (CEB), 2012, Abingdon Press, 1526 pages. Reading Level: Middle grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: no one Bottom Line: The Deep ...
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*Bible Review: ESV Grow! Bible

*ESV Grow! Bible.  Crossway, 2011, 1600 pages.  Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 10-12 and up Bottom Line: The ESV Grow! Bible ...
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Bible Review: NLT Hands-on Bible

NLT Hands-on Bible, Tyndale for Kids, 2010, 1440 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages 8-10 Bottom Line: Though it leads off ...
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*Bible Review: NKJV Early Readers Bible

*NKJV Early Readers Bible. Thomas Nelson, 2006, 1664 pages.  Reading Level: Middle grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages 8-14 and up Bottom Line: This New ...
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Bible Review: The One-Year Bible For Children

The One-Year Bible for Children by Gilbert Beers.  Tyndale, 2001, 432 pages. Reading Level: Chapter Books, ages 6-8 Recommended for: ages 6-8 Bottom Line: Though ...
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Bible Review: NIV Faithgirlz! Bible

NIV Faithgirlz! Bible.  Zonderkidz, 2012, 1504 page.  Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 10-12 (especially girls!) Bottom Line: The Faithgirlz! Bible, geared ...
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Bible Review: NIV Boys Bible

NIV Boys' Bible.  Zonderkidz, 2012, 1504 pages.  For ages 9-13. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 10-12 (obviously, boys) Bottom Line: The ...
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*Bible Review: ESV Children’s Bible

*ESV Children’s Bible.  Crossway, 2008, 1648 pages.   Reading level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10. Recommended for: ages 6-10 Bottom Line: The ESV contains excellent study helps, ...
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*Bible Review: HCSB Illustrated Study Bible for Kids

*The HCSB Illustrated Study Bible for Kids.  Boardman and Holman, 2007, 1104 pages.  Recommended for: ages 7-12. Available in a variety of covers to appeal ...
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Bible Review: The Kids’ Devotional Bible NIrV

Kids' Devotional Bible, NIrV.  Zonderkidz, 2006, 1664 pages. Reading Level: Middle grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages 6-10 Bottom Line: The Kids' Devotional Bible is ...
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Bible Review: Adventure Bible NIV

Adventure Bible, NIV.  Zondervan, 2013 (latest edition), 1459 pages.  Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages 6-12 Bottom Line: The Adventure Bible set ...
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Sorting Out the Children’s Bible Market

Yesterday’s post addressed the general subject of children’s Bibles and how to evaluate them for the particular needs of each child and family.  But all ...
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*Bible Review: The HCSB Illustrated Study Bible

*The HCSB Illustrated Study Bible for Kids.  Boardman and Holman, 2007, 1104 pages.  Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 10-14 Bottom Line: ...
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Choosing Your Child’s First REAL Bible: Some Considerations

Last Tuesday we looked at a range of new Bible storybooks and early reader “Bibles.”  On Friday, we picked our way through the field of ...
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Bible Review: KJV Kids’ Study Bible

KJV Kids’ Study Bible.  Zonderkidz, 2001.  1600 pages Reading level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 (for study features) Recommended for: ages 8-12 Bottom Line: Child-friendly activities ...
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