The Baby Bible Storybook
Written by Robin Currie
Illustrated by Constanza Basaluzzo
This Bible highlights a total of 22 stories from both the Old and New Testament. From what I have seen I believe the Bibles (girls and boys) are identical except for the covers. The sturdy pages and colorful pictures are fantastic for infants and toddlers. They draw the child in and make the book accessible. Every story is referenced by the book and chapter it is taken from ("Taken from Genesis 6-9") but scripture is not used at all to tell or summarize the story. Each story is told in ten sentences or less and generally includes a point of application and short prayer. While the stories are simplified and isolated from each other, I did enjoy the interaction the author incorporates, the application and short prayer.
The interactions are simple directions related to the text.
For example, after stating that God told Noah to build an ark the text says, "Let's pretend to hammer."
These suggestions are great ways to get kids involved and keep their attention!!
The application is a summary of the biblical lesson applied to a young child's heart and life.
Here is a piece of the text, "God took care of Noah. God takes care of you too."
Lastly the prayer takes the main idea of the Bible story and restates it as something to thank or praise God for. An example is, "Dear God, I'm glad you take care of the animals and me! Amen."
There is no substitute for the word of God! This Bible has some things I would improve and some very unique features. All in all it must be used as a secondary tool to the inspired Word of God.
The back of the book includes suggestions for furthering the learning and application of the spiritual truths. All of the suggestions are appropriate for toddlers and help deepen their understanding of the gospel as a whole.
Whether you use this or another resource it is never to early to begin engaging your child in the truth of the gospel!
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