The Best Bible Storybooks for Kids

There’s nothing sweeter than sharing Bible stories with our children, and that’s why we wanted to share our best Bible storybooks for kids in this round-up of all round-up posts!

Now typically we’d do a top 3 or a top 5, but there were simply too many great kids’ Bibles from which to choose!

That’s why my daughter and I have picked our top 8 favorite Bible storybooks for you. Whether you’re looking for a Bible storybook for your own children, for a special family member, or to give as a gift, we’ve got some precious selections for you for all ages and reading levels.

Take a look at what my 9-year-old daughter has to say about her favorite Bible storybooks, especially when it comes to illustrations, age and gender…

In case you missed any of those, here’s a recap:

The 8 Best Bible Storybooks for Kids

1. God’s Love for You Bible Storybook

   This beautifully illustrated Bible Storybook by World Vision® CEO Richard Stearns and his wife, Reneé presents stories about children they’ve met through World Vision, what life is like in their corner of the world, and how God is working through their lives. It also features fun facts about each child’s home country to help kids understand how they can help people all over the world. (Proceeds of this book will be donated to World Vision).

2. Jesus Calling Bible Storybook

   These carefully selected stories are paired with new children’s devotions from Sarah Young and will help young hearts understand God’s grand plan to send His Son, Jesus, to save His children and prepare a place for us in heaven. The Jesus Calling Bible Storybook will lead God’s children, young and old, to talk to Jesus through prayer and to listen to His voice speaking love to their hearts.

3. Precious Moments Storybook Bible

   In this special Bible storybook, beloved Bible stories are combined with the endearing art of Sam Butcher’s Precious Moments® characters. The text is a large and very readable 14-point size, making it a great choice for beginning readers. It also includes a section for children’s songs, special prayers, and a presentation section with family tree.

4. Read & Share: The Ultimate DVD Bible Storybook – Vol 1

   The Read & Share ultimate edition is a book and DVD combination to help share the joy and wonder of God’s Word with the children in your life. These bite-size vignettes in book and DVD presentations are perfect for the attention span of little ones, and give parents maximum flexibility to fit any time frame. This volume contains more than 100 beloved Bible stories.

5. Jesus Storybook Bible Deluxe Edition

   The award-winning Jesus Storybook Bible invites children to discover – through stunning full-color illustrations and three read-along CDs – that Jesus is at the center of God’s great story of salvation… and at the center of their story, too. This beautifully crafted deluxe edition, with ribbon marker and audio CDs, is a wonderful gift and sure to become a family treasure.

6. Berenstain Bears Storybook Bible

   Join Papa, Mama, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear as they read favorite Bible stories together as a family and imagine what it would have been like to see Adam and Eve in the garden, watch Noah build the ark, and listen as Jesus tells a parable to the people. Told with words and pictures in the beloved Berenstain style, twenty-three Old and New Testament stories come alive for young readers.

7. Adventure Bible Storybook

   The newest edition to the top-selling Adventure series, this storybook Bible for kids ages 4-7 will start them on a journey of discovering about the Bible and growing with God as they grow up with the Adventure Bible. Parents and loved ones can be assured that children who read it will learn the main stories and themes from the Bible, but all within a fun, exciting theme of discovering, imagination, and suspense. This storybook includes some lesser known stories that are particularly adventurous, such as Paul’s shipwreck on the island of Malta, and when the Israelites went to spy on the people of Canaan.

8. The Beginner’s Bible Deluxe Edition

   With full-color illustrations and two narrated and enhanced read-along CDs, this special deluxe edition of The Beginner’s Bible brings God’s Word to life for children in a way like never before. You can also find free online games and fun activities at www.thebeginnersbible.com. Another great option for younger kids!

Your Turn

What are some of your favorite Bible Storybooks that you’ve made a part of your family? Leave your comments below. We’d love to hear from you!