As the Christmas season approaches, filling our homes with warmth and joy, we start thinking about finding the perfect gifts for the young people in our lives.
A book that nurtures a child's or teen's faith is a gift that offers encouragement and wisdom long after the decorations are put away.
Giving a book about following Jesus a wonderful way to show them they are loved and to support them on their walk with Christ.
Let’s explore some beautiful book ideas that are sure to light up their faces on Christmas morning and plant seeds of faith in their hearts.
My top recommendation — Indescribable box set which includes 3 devotionals by Louie Giglio about God and Science: Indescribable, How Great Is Our God, and The Wonder of Creation!
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Gifts to Nurture Their Spirit
Imagine your child starting their day with a special book made just for them, helping them connect with God. A devotional offers daily encouragement and a quiet moment to grow closer to Him. It’s a gift that keeps on giving, providing daily doses of inspiration and truth.
For younger children, Jesus Calling 365 Devotions for Kids, Jesus Calling for Boys, or Jesus Calling for Girls are wonderful choices. Each day’s reading is written as if Jesus is speaking directly to them, making His love feel personal and real. For teens navigating busy school days and new challenges, 5 Minute Devotions for Teens, and Adored: 365 Devotions for Young Women, provide relevant and uplifting messages to guide them.
The Joy of a Story Bible
Story Bibles bring the incredible accounts of Scripture to life with vibrant illustrations and engaging language. They make learning about God’s big story exciting and accessible. The Jesus Storybook Bible is a treasured favorite, beautifully illustrating how every story in the Bible points to Jesus. Others I recommend are NASB Adventure Bible and the NIrV Clean Focus Bible.
For older kids ready to dive deeper, a full-text Bible designed for their age group can be a meaningful gift. The NET Young Women Love God Greatly Bible is packed with features that help kids explore the context of Scripture, while KJV Teen Study Bible helps teens apply biblical truths to their own lives.
Gifting a Bible is like giving them a treasure map that will lead them closer to God’s heart.
Giving a Gift of Faith
More than just the book itself, giving a faith-centered gift is an expression of love. It’s a way to encourage the kids and teens you care about, showing them that their relationship with Jesus is something to be celebrated. These books become trusted friends on their journey, offering comfort on tough days and celebrating with them on joyful ones.
This Christmas, consider a gift that will nourish their soul. A book that draws them closer to Jesus is a treasure that will impact their lives for years to come, reminding them of God’s endless love and the true Reason for the season.
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Devotionals for Kids
Indescribable box set — Discover the wonders of the universe with the Creator in three hundred devotions on God, religion, and science. This popular series, which has sold more than a million copies, is now featured as three beautiful devotionals in one giftable slip-cased box set! Help kids discover the incredible creation of our indescribable God, encourage their faith to grow, and engage with the world around them. Deepen your children's faith as they explore the world around them and engage with God's Word. Learn more.Devotionals for Teens
5 Minute Devotions for Teens — This 100-day devotional removes the stigma on mental health and advises Christian teens what they can do when they are depressed and anxious. Scattered throughout the book are tips to help teens maintain good mental health practices such as meditation, disconnecting from social media and technology, saying affirmations, and much more. Each day includes a Scripture verse, short devotional, and a prayer or prompt. Learn more.
Adored: 365 Devotions for Young Women — From bullying and social media to friendships and dating, Adored: 365 Devotions for Young Women tackles the toughest topics girls ages 13 and up face, giving you the truth and guidance you need to face each day with confidence and grace. Learn more.
Jesus Calling Books for Kids
Jesus Calling 365 Devotions for Kids — Deepen your child's or tween's relationship with Jesus and build their faith as they read 365 daily devotions written as if Jesus is speaking directly to their hearts. Adapted from Sarah Young's bestselling book, this inspiring year-long devotional has scripture and personal reflections that share Jesus' message of peace, for today and every day. Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions for Kids focuses on the biblical promise of peace, which can be experienced at any time and in all circumstances. Learn more.
Jesus Calling Little Book of Prayers — Help your children understand God's love and plan for their lives as they develop a habit of prayer early in life. Simple prayers inspired by God's Word will remind children that God made them, that He loves them, and that He loves to spend time with them. With simple language and engaging art, this sturdy board book will capture your little ones' attention as they discover how to talk to Jesus in prayer. Learn more.
Jesus Calling for Boys by Sarah Young — Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions for Kids focuses on the biblical promise of peace, which can be experienced at any time and in all circumstances. With peace-filled reminders from the Word of God, these devotions will intimately and gently connect your children with Jesus, the One who meets them where they are. Written as if Jesus Himself is speaking directly to the reader, this devotional will engage your children and tweens and help them find lifelong encouragement in Him. Learn more.
Jesus Calling for Girls by Sarah Young — Adapted from Sarah Young's bestselling book, this inspiring year-long devotional has scripture and personal reflections that share Jesus' message of peace, for today and every day. Learn more.
Jesus Calling Books for Teens
Jesus Calling Teen — Grow a deeper faith with this special edition of Jesus Calling, designed for teen appeal. This 365-day devotional will help young adults find peace instead of anxiety, comfort in loneliness, and confidence in the face of culture's mixed messages. The short devotions and scripture passages make this book perfect for morning quiet time or youth groups. With peace-filled reminders from the Word of God, these devotions will intimately and gently connect teens or tweens with Jesus, the One who meets them where they are. Learn more.
Jesus Today for Teens — Jesus Today® was written during a very difficult time in Sarah Young’s life. Yet the words of Scripture and Jesus’ own Presence were ever near, bringing her hope and comfort for each new day. Whether you need a lifeline to lift you out of discouragement or are simply longing for an encouraging boost in your day, this devotional—a sequel to the #1-bestselling Jesus Calling®—will speak powerful hope into your life. Based on truths in Scripture, it is written as if Jesus Himself is assuring you that He is in control, that He is good, and that a glorious future awaits all who anchor their hope in Him. Learn more.
Bibles for Kids
Hey-O Stories of the Bible — Through accessible storytelling and innovative video integration, Hey-O! Stories of the Bible is a storybook Bible unlike any other! Already reaching over half a million children through its animated stories on YouTube, Hey-O! Stories of the Bible combines nearly 70 beloved Old and New Testament stories into one beautiful collection, with a QR code that links to corresponding animated videos for each story. Winner of the 2025 Outreach Resources of the Year Award in the Kids & Youth category! Learn more.
Adventure Bible for Little Ones — The Adventure Bible for Toddlers starts children ages 2-5 on the journey of a lifetime, teaching them about the Bible’s great stories and themes. It helps young children grow in their relationship with God using stories and art from the wildly popular Adventure Bible Storybook. With ten beautifully illustrated and beloved Bible stories from the Old and New Testament, this sturdy padded board book will stimulate toddlers’ minds and fill their hearts with love for their heavenly Father. Learn more.
The Jesus Storybook Bible — With over 6 million copies sold, The Jesus Storybook Bible is the quintessential book for parents, grandparents, pastors, and anyone else who wants to share God’s Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love with children. While other kids’ Bibles contain stories from the Old and New Testaments, The Jesus Storybook Bible tells the Story beneath all the stories in the Bible, pointing to Jesus as our Savior. From the Old Testament through the New Testament, as the Story unfolds, children will clearly see that Jesus is at the center of God's great story of salvation—and at the center of their story too. Learn more.
KJV Armor of God Bible — Equip your kid to stand firm for life! The KJV Armor of God Bible is a guided exploration of the spiritual armor outlined in Ephesians 6:10-18 to prepare a child to understand and live out their faith each day. Perfect for ages 6-10, children will learn the significance of each piece of armor—truth, righteousness, the Gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the Word of God. Hundreds of call-outs are scattered throughout the Bible to illuminate these essential principles. Learn more.
NASB Adventure Bible — Do you want to take your kids on an adventure through the Bible? The New American Standard Bible, 1995 Text edition of the bestselling Adventure Bible® will get them excited about God’s Word! Kids will be captivated by the full-color features that make reading Scripture and memorizing their favorite verses engaging and fun. Along the way they’ll meet all types of people, see all sorts of places, and learn all kinds of things about the Bible. Most importantly, they’ll grow closer in their relationship with God. Learn more.
NIrV Clean Focus Bible — In a world full of distractions, give your child the gift of focused reading with the NIrV Clear Focus Bible for Kids—the first Bible ever to use Bionic Reading. Watch as they read longer, with more confidence and clarity, and build a stronger connection with God’s Word. Learn more.
Bibles for Teens
KJV Teen Study Bible — The bestselling KJV Teen Study Bible helps teens apply God’s Word to the issues they face every day! Full of study features to help today's teen learn more about God, the Bible, and how God's Word relates to their lives, the KJV Teen Study Bible will help them keep in step with all God has done, is doing, and will do in the world. Teens will discover the eternal truths of God's Word and how to apply them to the issues they face every day as they read biblical advice about dealing with everything from friends, family, and school to problems such as bullying and depression. As teens navigate their hectic and sometimes stressful lives, this study Bible will help them to deepen and understand their faith while reassuring them that God is always with them, and they are never alone. Learn more.
NET Young Women Love God Greatly Bible — The Young Women Love God Greatly Bible uses the proven SOAP Bible study framework—Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer—to create the path for daily, personal interaction with the Bible and the God who loves you. Combined with devotions, profiles of biblical and historical women, personal testimonies from women around the world, and mentor letters to guide you through life’s challenges and questions, this Bible provides a safe and encouraging community-like experience to grow in your faith and navigate life through the truth of the Word. Learn more.
NIV Beautiful Word Coloring Bible for Teen Girls — With special ready-to-color artwork, the NIV Beautiful Word™ Coloring Bible for Teen Girls features thick white paper and extra-wide margins, leaving ample space for a teen girl to add her own creative illustrations or journal entries. This unique journaling Bible is a wonderful way for teen girls to take time out of their hectic lives to spend time meditating on God’s Word as you color in the Scripture art. Learn more.
NIV Bible for Teen Guys — The NIV Bible for Teen Guys, designed specifically for guys ages 13 to 18, is for real teenage guys with real lives. Packed with daily readings, highlighted promises of God, challenging insights, smart advice, and open discussion about the realities of life, this Bible is designed to help teen guys grow in their faith. The NIV Bible for Teen Guys is as serious about his walk with God as you are, helping him discover God’s will for all areas of his life, including relating to family, dealing with friends, work, sports, girls, and so much more. Learn more.
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Jesus Our True Friend — Jesus, Our True Friend tells the stories of Jesus’ life in beautiful, lyrical prose—and captures their deep theological truth in words even a child can understand. This seven-story collection includes miracles from Jesus’ life like the Wedding at Cana and the Miraculous Catch of Fish, parables Jesus told like the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son, and people Jesus met like Mary and Martha. These stories showcase Jesus’ great love and deep empathy for the lost, the outcast, the suffering, as well as for his friends and his followers. And for us, too. Learn more.
Just in Case You Ever Wonder — From New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado comes Just in Case You Ever Wonder, the classic award-winning children’s picture book that has made its way into hearts and story times around the world. Whether you have treasured this book for years or are reading it for the first time with your little ones, this timeless reminder of the love between a parent and a child—and ultimately, between God the Father and us—will come to hold a special place in your heart and home.
Little House Complete Set — This nine-book paperback box set of the classic series features the classic black-and-white artwork from Garth Williams. The timeless Little House series tell the story of Laura’s real childhood as an American pioneer, and are cherished by readers of all generations. They offer a unique glimpse into life on the American frontier, and tell the heartwarming, unforgettable story of a loving family. Learn more.
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