Taken from the Authentic Youth Bible, this stand-alone gospel of Mark is an ideal outreach resource or introduction to the Bible for teens. This gospel of Mark includes plenty of great features specifically designed to help teens understand the Bible: - FIND YOUR BEARINGS with advice on how to read the Bible - SIZE UP THE SETTING and discover the "Who", "When" and "What" of Mark - DIG DEEPER and explore key passages with the help of "Bible Bits" - PROBE PASSAGES with "Insights" that explain the meaning or context of certain verses and passages. The contemporary language in the ERV translation makes this gospel easy to get into, so that teens will get a lot out of it!

God's love is unstoppable. And that's a promise. Noah's ark. Joseph's dreams. Jesus's miracles. The Bible is rich with stories for our children to hear and enjoy, but when those stories uncover the thread of God's promises, our children learn much more than individual Bible stories. They discover how God has demonstrated His love for us, from the first promise in the garden to the promise of the new heavens and earth. A conversational, whimsical, biblically faithful retelling of more than fifty key Bible stories, The Promises of God Storybook Bible lets your child hear favorite stories with new ears, repeatedly assuring them that each word is proof of God's unstoppable love and unbreakable promises to His people.

A lovely introduction to the life of Jesus for children. Who was born in Bethlehem? Who calmed a storm on the lake? Who taught us that God loves us? Find out the answers by reading these timeless stories from the Bible, and learn about the God who made you and me and all the world.

Two busy builders have been hard at work building their homes, but when the storms come, will their houses stay standing or will they fall into a pile of rubble? The Busy Builders is a fun retelling in rhyme of a classic Bible parable for kids, showing the importance of following Jesus' teachings, from award-winning author Bob Hartman. The story of the Wise and the Foolish Builders is vibrantly retold in this entertaining picture book for 3-5 year olds. With Bob Hartman's beloved entertaining wit, The Busy Builders is the perfect way to introduce this classic Bible story to kids in a way that's accessible and easily understood. Bright, quirky illustrations from Mark Beech bring this Bible story book to life, and kids will love joining in with the fun and memorable rhymes as they read along. The clear, simple text is ideal for young children just starting to read and for adults to read aloud. The Busy Builders is a picture book that children and parents alike will adore and is the perfect follow on from Bob Hartman's Rhyming Bible. It is also a brilliant story time resource for KS1 teachers, Sunday School teachers and those involved in children's ministry. Kids will learn about the parables in a memorable, engaging way, and gain a new understanding of why it is important to follow Jesus' teachings.

The Bible is a big Book, and we are blessed to have such a collection of inspired writing – the Word of God – at our finger tips. Yet, due to its sheer volume, fine print and writing style, children usually find it difficult to pick up and read a standard version of the Bible.
The Bible Made Easy – for Kids by Dave Strehler is aimed at helping children make sense of the Bible by engaging them in practical ways to make learning about the Bible fun and interesting. The Bible Made Easy – for Kids guides children through the Bible by:

• answering some of the most common questions they have about the events and characters in the Bible
• providing interesting facts to stimulate them and get them excited
• offering visual descriptions of what they read to help them remember
• drawing modern-day comparisons to certain Bible concepts/traditions and putting it into context
• word definitions

Twelve stories, each with an introduction to link its meaning to the world of the child, and with a closing prayer to say or to ponder. Jesus Is Born Jesus Grows Up Jesus' Important Message (From the Sermon on the Mount) Jesus' Special Prayer (Our Father) Jesus Shares a Picnic (The feeding of 5000) Jesus Heals a Little Girl (Jairus' daughter is brought back to life) Jesus and the Man Who Was Rescued (Zaccheus) Jesus and the Very Busy Sister (Mary and Martha) Jesus' Story of the Lost Sheep Jesus' Story of the Kind Enemy (The Good Samaritan) Jesus All Alone (The crucifixion) Jesus and the New Beginning (The resurrection) This little volume also has an introduction and glossary.

The Christmas story is full of toings and froings from visitors, with joyful visits from angels sharing good news and excited visits from shepherds and wise men to see the special baby Jesus. This beautifully illustrated faithful retelling of the Christmas story will spark the imaginations of young children. An ideal read aloud story, sharing with children the joy and wonder of the events of the first Christmas. Welcome to the world, Jesus!

Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of The Lion Storyteller Bible with this special edition. The Lion Storyteller Bible broke new ground in its presentation - both verbal and visual - of Bible stories and has been treasured by children of all ages. It has been immensely popular, with sales in the UK exceeding 130,000 copies and editions printed in more than 11 languages. Since The Lion Storyteller Bible was first published, Bob Hartman has established an international reputation as a storyteller and writer. This Bible integrates more than 70 Bible story retellings from the Old and New Testaments and also includes a useful appendix of Bob Hartman's hints and tips for storytelling. In 2008, newly commissioned illustrations throughout captured as much warmth and appeal as those in the first edition in 1995.

The NIV Bible for Kids is perfect for those looking for a convenient Bible size and readable text for children.

Features Include:

• Easy-to-read 9.4-point print size
• Exclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print(R) typeface
• Presentation page for gift giving
• Words of Jesus in red
• Ribbon marker
• Leathersoft(TM) cover with attractive designs

The NIV Outreach Large Print Bible for Kids is an affordable way to present children ages 8- to- 12 with an easy way of discovering the Scriptures as an unfolding story.

Features include:

• Full text of the accurate, readable and clear New International Version (NIV) translation
•Two-column Bible text
• Large 10.5-point type size

Using the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV) text makes the Bible accessible and easy-to-read for kids

The Sleepy Shepherd is so dozy he completely misses the visit of the angels . . . and the chance to greet the Christ-child in Bethlehem. But one crucial night, years later, he makes an important decision - to be a real shepherd to a man whose friends have all fallen asleep . . .

This series of rhyming parables follows on from Bob Hartman's Rhyming Bible, solidifying the brand

A delightful re-telling of the Christmas story ideal for sharing with toddlers, with bright charming illustrations by Marie Allen. An engaging re-telling of Mary and Joseph' journey to Bethlehem, the birth of their special baby, and all the wondrous events that surround them. The story is expanded to give a little more detail and to enable it to be read as a continuous story over a number of days or weeks leading up to Christmas. This is a Christmas story with a difference for young children, perfect for bedtimes or church groups throughout the Advent season.