If you type “Children’s Bible” into your Amazon searchbar, you will be inundated with options! While there are many translations and versions, and of course not everyone is looking for the same features, the five below are among my favorites for readability, design, accuracy, and appeal. Check them out, and let me know
The NLT is a great easy-to-read translation for kids (and adults!), and I LOVE their brand new GO Bibles! Featuring leather-like covers with fun designs on the outside, and a readable font, mini devotionals, full-color illustrations, and over 600 features on the inside, this Bible is a great pick for the 7-11 year olds in your life!
If you prefer the NIV translation, you can’t go wrong with the Adventure Bible. This is the Bible that is pictured above in my “Kids’ Bible Reading Plan” graphic, and it is advertised as the #1 Bible for kids!
And if you love the NIV but want something that’s a little easier to understand, the NIrV (New International Reader’s Version) Adventure Bible might be where you want to start. It’s written at a third-grade reading level, so it’s a good pick for children who are learning to read on their own.
These final two suggestions are not exactly in the “real” Bible category – but they do an amazing job of introducing kids to the stories and themes of the Bible in an engaging way! The Action Bible is the graphic novel of Bibles, and my kids have spent hours reading and re-reading it.
Finally, The Jesus Storybook Bible is by far my very favorite read-aloud children’s Bible. It has made me tear up more than once while reading it to my kids. Sally Lloyd-Jones has such a sweet way of weaving the Gospel into the most familiar stories. This is not only great for your family, but it makes a perfect baby shower gift, too!
Do you have a favorite children’s Bible or devotional book? Let me know in the comments!
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