Wat maak iemand ’n held? Of wat maak hom ’n skurk? Wanneer ons hulle stories lees, sien ons dikwels party mense is soms ’n held en soms ’n skurk. Die opwindende insigte en lewendige illustrasies in Die Aksie-Bybel: Helde en skurke help kinders tussen 8 en 12 jaar om meer as 75 Bybelkarakters ’n bietjie beter ken – die helde, maar ook die skurke. So sal hulle ook leer ons het elkeen so iets van albei in ons!

Lesers, oud en jonk, kan uitsien na die volgende:

• Kleurvolle, moderne illustrasies.
• Die grootste uitdagings (en foute!) van meer as 75 Bybelkarakters.
• Historiese konteks, plekke van oorsprong, aanduidings oor waar historiese plekke vandag is, en waar die verhale in die Bybel is by elke karakter.
• Ander fassinerende inligting, wonderbaarlike gebeure en prettige feite ook kos, klere en tradisies.

Die verrassende verhale en ongelooflike waarhede in hierdie uitstekende boek gee lewe aan die Bybel en sy karakters.

What makes someone a hero? Or a villain? The Action Bible: Heroes and Villains is an extensive, full-color guide to the Bible’s heroes and villains, and includes fascinating facts and figures about the Bible’s most curious yet sometimes relatable people.

It will draw in 8- to 12-year-old readers with:

• Colorful info about the crazy origins, amazing occupations, and strengths and failings of more than 75 Bible characters.
• Historical background and “Where Is It Now?” guides to ancient and modern-day locations.
• Diagrams, stories and fun facts about food, clothing, traditions, individual quirks and miraculous interventions.

From Adam and Eve’s most embarrassing moment to the details of a Roman soldier’s armor to Zechariah’s hometown, the unique insights and dynamic illustrations in this jam-packed guide will jump off the pages and into kids’ minds and hearts as they meet people just like them whom God used in His redemptive story.

Share the true meaning of Christmas and the wonderful events surrounding Jesus’ birth with your children, especially 8 to 12-year-olds.

The Action Bible Christmas: 25 Stories About Jesus' Arrival is a unique, family-friendly Christmas addition to the bestselling The Action Bible and tells the story of Jesus’ birth from 25 “eyewitnesses”—such as the young student in the East who first saw the star, Zechariah, the innkeeper and the dove in the stable rafters. It also includes fun discussion prompts for great conversations throughout the holiday season.

Stunning illustrations and intriguing original accounts of Jesus’ birth make this a thought-provoking and fun new way to celebrate the season as a family.

Learning the Bible has never been this much fun with these 99 cards with 20 questions each about people, places, or things from the Bible. Can you guess the biblical person, place, or thing? Ready … GO! If your kids liked The Action Bible, they’ll love The Action Bible Guess It Game. Learning the Bible has never been more easy and fun! Artist Sergio Cariello’s energetic illustrations, taken from The Action Bible, give life to the stories as young minds try to correctly guess the identity of a Bible person, place or thing with as few clues as possible. Great for traveling or family game night, these action-packed cards will help expand youngster’s Bible knowledge in a fun and interactive way. Special features include: 99 oversized cards with 20 clues each; Quick reference guide so you can find each story in The Action Bible; Instruction card with up to three ways to play.

Art meets devotions in The Action Bible Coloring Book, allowing children of all ages to create their own Bible masterpieces while engaging in thoughtful devotional materials.

55 compelling drawings by acclaimed artist Sergio Cariello will captivate children as they create their own unique masterpieces of the real-life heroes of the Bible. Turn the page and discover a wealth of exciting information meant to introduce each Bible person to the child through an informative introduction including the hero's experiences in God's Word.

Additional information includes a devotional emphasizing the importance of connecting children to the actions of these heroes, several thoughtful questions meant to be shared with an adult or friend, a Scripture verse, and references to more information on each hero in both The Action Bible and The Action Storybook Bible, where applicable.

Beginning with Adam and Eve and including such compelling people as Abraham, David, Esther, Mary, Peter, Lazarus, and the redemptive story of Jesus, this brand-new product will spark the imagination and deepen the faith of all who encounter it.

Join in the adventures of young Catholics Hannah and Andy as they learn that a good life requires a solid faith and that God has given us the sacraments to guide and sustain us along the way.

This graphic novel's vivid images and engaging stories will captivate you even as you learn along the way, and without effort, about Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Communion. Activities at the end of each story will help fix in your mind and heart the meanings of these three powerful sacraments.

Along with Hannah and Andy, you'll learn:

• How Baptism frees us from sin.
• Why babies wear white baptismal gowns.
• The vital role of godparents.
• Why water, chrism, and candles are used during a Baptism.
• How Confirmation prepares us to share our faith with others.
• What the Holy Spirit has to do with Confirmation.
• How Confirmation helps us to serve God with our actions.
• Why we have Confirmation sponsors.
• Why we receive the Eucharist at Mass.
• How we are empowered by Christ in the Eucharist.
• How the bread and wine are transformed into Christ's Body and Blood at Mass.
• What it means to be a part of the Body of Christ.
• How good friendships help us grow in love of God.
• And much more to ignite your faith and bring it vividly to life!

This beautifully illustrated account of Easter explores the traditional events surrounding Jesus' death on the cross, His miraculous resurrection, and His appearances to His followers and to others who met Him along the way.

The Action Bible Easter includes:

• Stories told from the viewpoints of 25 unique "eyewitnesses," such as the colt Jesus rode during the triumphal entry, the olive tree in Gethsemane, the criminal on the cross next to Jesus, and Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb.
• Follow-up questions to engage all ages of kids.

With the familiar illustrations and trusted storytelling that have popularized The Action Bible series, this colorful picture book invites the entire family to participate in meaningful reflection during the Lenten and Easter seasons.

The Action Bible Devotional pairs selected stories from the bestselling Action Bible with spiritual lessons and action-adventure missions that launch kids’ faith into everyday life. Covering themes such as friendship, temptation, sibling rivalry, self-esteem, and materialism, The Action Bible Devotional offers a year’s worth of activities, questions, and ideas that will keep young readers engaged with the Bible every day.

Looking for adventure? With eye-popping comic illustrations and a week’s worth of activities for each Bible story, this one-year devotional gives you real-life ways to meet with God and live out his spiritual adventure every day.

Every week’s story includes:

• Key Verse- a highlight from the story you just read
• X-Ray Vision- thoughts to connect the story with your life
• Your Mission- three ideas to put the themes into action
• Your Debrief-three questions to spark some brain cells
• Mission Accomplished-your place to make notes

It’s all about faith in action as you dive into life knowing God is with you. So get ready to read, draw, doodle, create, pray, and discover. The adventure awaits!

As today's kids face a culture of comparison, temptation, and bullying, they need to know God is with them and for them, and He has already proven His power to help them overcome. The Action Bible Anytime Devotions invites kids ages 8-12 to connect with God by exploring Bible truth and applying it to their real-world struggles--anytime, anywhere, and as often as they need encouragement.

All-new original illustrations engage kids in vivid scenes from Bible stories, while each of the 90 devotions tackles a relevant topic such as anger, honesty, and identity. Every action verse, practical question, life application, and simple prayer helps build their faith in God and strengthen their character. So when they're confronted with confusing issues or challenging choices, kids can count on God's promises to hold true for them no matter what.

Families who love The Action Bible will perfectly relate to The Action Bible Anytime Devotions as they dig deeper into God's Word and experience the confidence that can only come from knowing and following Him.

This unique, family-friendly Christmas addition to the bestselling Action Bible line tells the story of Jesus’ birth from 25 “eyewitnesses”—such as the young student in the East who first saw the star, Zechariah, the innkeeper, the dove in the stable rafters—and includes fun discussion prompts for great conversations throughout Advent and the holiday season.

Stunning illustrations and intriguing original accounts of Jesus’ birth make this a thought-provoking and fun new way to celebrate the season as a family.

The Action Bible Christmas includes:

• Stories about Jesus’ birth told from the viewpoints of 25 “eyewitnesses,” including a shepherd boy, his lamb, Simeon, Mary, an angel, and a donkey
• Questions to initiate family discussion about a variety of story-related topics

Unlike any other book on the market, The Action Bible Christmas combines the ongoing appeal of Sergio Cariello’s award-winning illustrations with a family-friendly format to invite children, parents, and grandparents to create a delightful new holiday tradition.

The Action Storybook Bible invites families with children ages 8 and under explore God's redemptive story together. From the sleek and amazing creatures God created at the beginning of the world to the powerful kings who reigned over ancient Israel to Jesus's gift of eternal life for you and your family--God has a beautiful and exciting plan for the world. Where do you fit into that plan? How are the truths found in God's Word reflected in your life?

This Bible storybook features 15 episodes highlighting key milestones in God's story, packed with dozens of scenes--combining stories from God's Word with brand-new captivating illustrations from Brazilian master-artist Sergio Cariello, illustrator of the bestselling The Action Bible. Discover your family's place in God's redemptive story and together put your faith into action!

Interactive features include:

• Fifteen episodes loaded with over 350 brand-new illustrations from master-artist Sergio Cariello.
• Short and easy reading for all ages. Take turns telling God's redemptive story!
• The Life, Faith, Action! feature wraps up each episode and helps your family recognize how God is moving through each story, discover how that relates to your daily lives, and feel inspired to put your faith into action.
• Heroes Hall of Fame index, where you can look up your favorite Bible characters and discover their stories!

With dramatic illustrations from comic book artist, Sergio Cariello. You'll explore ancient worlds in new and exciting ways and meet fascinating kings and queens, heroic warriors, faithful prophets, and daring revolutionaries. And, within your life, you will see God in action! Combined with the complete text of the ESV Bible, The Action Bible Study Bible ESV includes these amazing features: What About This? Gain insights to tough questions about faith Unlock It! Who did what, when, and where - and why it matters Guess It! Person, place, or thing: take the challenge with 5 clues Activate Reflect on Bible themes and how they apply now Ancient Archives Discover the cultural history of ancient times: what were weapons, food, clothes, houses, celebrations and traditions like? Experience the Drama Comic book artist Sergio Cariello's dramatic illustrations captures the imagination and transports you to another time Plus book introductions, maps, a dictionary, and more!

See God in action in this illustrated study Bible for kids and teens!

What do you get when you combine the trusted English Standard Version with illustrations from Marvel comic artist Sergio Cariello? An amazing study Bible that brings God's Word to life for kids and teens! Study tools include:

• Ancient Archives -- Discover the cultural history of ancient times - what were weapons, food, clothes, houses, celebrations and traditions like?
• Experience the Drama -- Comic artist Sergio Cariello's dramatic illustrations capture your imagination and transport you to another time
• What About This? -- Gain insights to tough questions about faith
• Unlock It! -- Learn who did what, when, and where ... and why it matters
• Guess It! --You get five clues to guess the person, place, or thing in this built-in Bible trivia game
• Activate -- Reflect on Bible themes and see them applied to your life
• Book introductions -- Get the big picture of each book in the Bible
• Plus maps, a dictionary, and more!

Within these pages you'll read amazing true stories and see God's Word come to life in incredible detail. You'll explore ancient worlds in new and exciting ways and meet fascinating kings and queens, heroic warriors, faithful prophets, and daring revolutionaries. But that's not all: you will see God in action in your own life!

See God in action in this illustrated study Bible for kids and teens!

What do you get when you combine the trusted English Standard Version with illustrations from Marvel comic artist Sergio Cariello? An amazing study Bible that brings God's Word to life for kids and teens! Study tools include:

• Ancient Archives -- Discover the cultural history of ancient times - what were weapons, food, clothes, houses, celebrations and traditions like?
• Experience the Drama -- Comic artist Sergio Cariello's dramatic illustrations capture your imagination and transport you to another time
• What About This? -- Gain insights to tough questions about faith
• Unlock It! -- Learn who did what, when, and where ... and why it matters
• Guess It! --You get five clues to guess the person, place, or thing in this built-in Bible trivia game
• Activate -- Reflect on Bible themes and see them applied to your life
• Book introductions -- Get the big picture of each book in the Bible
• Plus maps, a dictionary, and more!

Within these pages you'll read amazing true stories and see God's Word come to life in incredible detail. You'll explore ancient worlds in new and exciting ways and meet fascinating kings and queens, heroic warriors, faithful prophets, and daring revolutionaries. But that's not all: you will see God in action in your own life!

The NIV Action Study Bible helps preteens build a strong foundation of faith to last a lifetime.

For fans of The Action Bible(R) who want to go beyond the pictures and deeper into God's redemptive story, The NIV Action Study Bible is a full-text study Bible that takes preteens (ages 9 and up) further into the heart of God's Word and connects His timeless truth to their lives today.

The Action Bible has introduced millions of kids to the stories in the Bible with its dramatic comic-book-style illustrations. Now they can go deeper with The NIV Action Study Bible.

Designed to encourage a stronger connection with God, this essential study Bible includes the complete NIVO translation and brings preteens into the action with these features:

What About This? Insights to tough questions about faith

Unlock It! Who did what, when, where ... and why it matters

Guess It! Person, place, or thing? Guessing fun with five clues

Find It! A distinct icon that appears whenever a story is included in the The Action Bible

Activate Reflection on Bible themes and how they apply to life today

Ancient Archives Cultural history of ancient times--what were clothes, houses, weapons, food, celebrations, and traditions like?

Experience the Drama Comic book artist Sergio Cariello's dramatic illustrations capture the imagination and transport readers to another time. Forty full-color illustrated pages throughout the Bible and over two hundred in-text black and white illustrations. Plus book introductions, maps, a dictionary, concordance, and more.