Bible Suggestions for Children, Youth & Families
Choosing the right Bible for you and your child or youth is important. We are frequently asked which Bibles we recommend. Below are some fantastic options for you to pick from, each linked to their listing on Amazon.
The Biggest Story Bible Storybook
The Bible is a BIG book about the BIGGEST story. Each page tells about the God who created the world, acted in history, and continues to act in the present. Beginning in Genesis and ending with Revelation, DeYoung provides engaging retellings of various Bible stories, explaining how they fit into the overarching storyline. Each reading is coupled with beautiful illustrations by award-winning artist Don Clark and concludes with a reflective prayer.
Perfect for bedtime stories or to read together as a family, both children and parents alike will experience afresh the captivating story of the Bible in an easy-to-understand, compelling way. Click here to view on Amazon.
New in 2024: The Biggest Story Family Devotional featuring 104 Bible stories. Each story includes a brief Big Picture introduction and a Gospel Connection summary to help children understand and apply Scripture. A QR code on each story page links to an animated video retelling that parents and children can watch together. The 104 stories each include 5 individual Bible readings (520 in all) that families can complete whenever they choose―during dinner, before bed, one per day, or several at a time. Each reading has family discussion questions, a prayer, and space for notes. Click here to view on Amazon.
The Biggest Storybook Bible Advent Plan. Download everything you need here.
Bible Suggestions for Young Children
In our preschool ministry on Sunday mornings we use an adapted version of the Bible App for Kids curriculum. This Bible is a companion to the curriculum and we use it every Sunday with your kids. This is a storybook Bible, not a full text Bible. Click here to view on Amazon.
Written by VeggieTales® and What’s in the Bible with Buck Denver creator Phil Vischer, this family Bible is more than a children's Bible storybook - it's a deep, engaging, laugh-out-loud gospel experience. Each story is vividly illustrated, takes just five minutes to read, and includes a family connection to encourage family Bible. Click here to view on Amazon.
Jared Kennedy's focus on the promises of God makes the gospel come alive to the littlest hearts. Through fifty-two Old and New Testament stories, The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible highlights God's perfect promises. Every page pops with bright colors, playful illustrations, fun learning opportunities, and, best of all each story points children to Jesus. Click here to view on Amazon.
One of the first gospel-centered storybook Bibles, the Jesus Storybook Bible is incredible to read, listen to, and see and every word points to Jesus in all the stories of the Bible. Learn more here. Click here to view on Amazon.
Every story in the Bible works together as a part of the Big Picture to point kids to Jesus. With a helpful app, this Bible comes to life and is fun for kids to read with their parents. Click here to view on Amazon.
Give kids the big picture of God's story with this innovative Bible storybook that takes readers on a journey through the Bible. Featuring 100 Bible stories that point to Jesus, Discussion questions, & Christ Connections that spotlight God's salvation plan throughout the Bible. Click here to view on Amazon.
Rather than just a storybook, this is a abridged version of the New Living Translation for kids. With helpful suggested activities for kids and families, this is a great Bibles for parents and kids to read together. Click here to view on Amazon.
The Beginner’s Bibleh as been read with young children and their parents for nearly 30 years and is now redesigned with fresh, new art for a new generation of readers. It includes more than 90 memorable Bible stories study and help readers learn, talk, and pray together! Click here to view on Amazon.
As you share these Bible stories together, you and your family will meet Jesus and learn together a new, life-changing way of recognizing him as the hero of every story. Based on the ESV Bible, this unique, illustrated Bible storybook uses 156 stories to present God's plan of salvation in Christ from its opening narrative in Genesis to its finale in Revelation. The Gospel Story Bible is one of the many products available in the Gospel Story for Kids series. Click here to view on Amazon.
Bible Suggestions for Older Children
In the children's ministry at our church we use the New Living Translation. We do this as the words and reading level are easily understood by kids. This Bible is great for kids who are reading to start to learn and study from - it has lots of extras in the margins to help with understanding. New in 2024 - New look! Updated with a fresh, colorful new design, the Hands-On Bible is for kids and families. It features loads of exciting hands-on activities and unique experiences to help children want to read and explore the Bible. Click here to view on Amazon.
Updated for 2020! Not a text Bible, this is actually a comic book. Drawn by an artist who drew for Marvel and DC for a living, these pages beautifully tell the story of the whole Bible and point to Jesus! Learn more here. Click here to view on Amazon.
There is a companion resources: [1] A dramatized audio version of the Action Bible on CD. Learn more here. [B] A hardcover Storybook Bible for younger children. [C] The Action Bible Devotional.
This Bible takes the best pages of the Action Bible and combines them with the full text of the English Standard Version [ESV] of the Bible. Adding in helpful study resources in the margins, this is a great Bible! Click here to view on Amazon.
The Action Bible ESV also comes in imitation leather in purple [Click here to view on Amazon], and grey [Click here to view on Amazon] and also in NIV [Click here to view on Amazon].
Bible Suggestions for Youth & Young Adults
Especially for youth in high school and for young adults, this study Bible is ready to help anyone grow deeper in their faith and understanding of God's word. In our services on Sundays we use the English Standard Version and this is one of the best ESV study Bibles on the market. It comes in many cover colors and formats - including a leather one. Follow this link then explore more online. Click here to view on Amazon.
This Bible takes the full text of the New Living Translation and adds in many helpful study notes. Especially for middle school, this is a great first study Bible. Click here to view on Amazon.
The CSB Apologetics Study Bible for Students anchors young Christians in the truths of Scripture by equipping them with thoughtful responses when the core issues of their faith are challenged. Updated with additional content curated by editor Dr. Sean McDowell, the core materials explore over 130 of the top questions students are currently asking along with articles and extensive apologetics study material from today’s most popular youth leaders and apologists. Click here to view on Amazon.
Bible Suggestions for Adults
Each of these Bibles are ones that Pastor Daniel Cormier recommends to you. They are all the full text of the English Standard Version, the Bible translation that we use in our services. Each of these are beautifully made and helpful to you as you make the Bible a central part of your life. If you have any questions about them or want to see them in person, contact Pastor Daniel any time.
The ESV Study Bible - created by a diverse team of 95 leading Bible scholars and teachers―features 20,000+ study notes, 80,000 cross–references, 200+ charts, 50+ articles, 240 full–color maps and illustrations, and more. Click here to view on Amazon.
The ESV Reader’s Bible was created for those who want to read the books of Scripture precisely as they were originally written. Verse numbers, section headings, and translation footnotes are helpful navigational and interpretive tools, but they are also relatively recent conventions. In the Reader’s Bible they have been removed from the Bible text, and the result is a new kind of Bible-reading experience in a volume that presents Scripture as one extended storyline. Click here to view on Amazon.
The ESV Reader’s Bible, Six-Volume Set stems from the conviction that the Bible is of immeasurable value and should therefore be treasured—and read in the most seamless way possible. Constructed with materials carefully selected to reflect the beauty of God’s Word, the ESV Reader’s Bible, Six-Volume Set is a unique collection designed for those desiring a cleaner, simpler Bible-reading experience. Click here to view on Amazon.
The ESV Journaling Bible provides the perfect way for you to keep a journal of your spiritual life right in the 2-inch margins of the Bible that you read and study every day. Click here to view on Amazon.