My favorite first Bible storybook was Sally Lloyd-Jones’ Baby’s Hug-a-Bible. We loved the illustrations, but also the poetic way Jones communicates God’s love and care through each story.

Danielle Hitchen’s Psalms of Praise is one of our new favorites that we are excited to share! Described as a movement primer, it’s not a Bible storybook, but rather a collection of Psalms that highlight different postures and ways of moving our bodies in worship.

 

We love Sally Lloyd Jones’ telling of the 23rd psalm in Found, a board book lifted straight from the pages of The Jesus Storybook Bible., which is geared toward older kids. And speaking (or writing) of Jones, while I was looking for this link I discovered that she’s also creating a board book version of the Lord’s Prayer, called Loved. It won’t be out until September but is available on preorder!

 

Both my toddler and preschooler really enjoy The Biggest Story ABC. It’s not a Bible storybook, but definitely tells God’s story of redemption so I’m including it here. DeYoung has told the story both chronologically and alphabetically; I can’t imagine even attempting such a feat (A is for Adam and Eve, B is for God’s Beautiful world, C is for the Curse, etc.)! The illustrations are absolute works of art!

 

These books by Lois Rock are unique in that they actually use the words of Scripture, itself, whereas most books geared at babies and toddlers are a paraphrase. I love this! My kids go in phases with these books. Sometimes they choose them, sometimes they don’t. Regardless, I love having them in our library! We own both Our Father (the Lord’s Prayer), The Lost Sheep, and The Good Samaritan. And again, while I was looking for these links I learned that in 2016 the author came out with My Very First Bible, a collection of 20 stories that look to be in this same format!

I think these Read Aloud Bible Stories became our kids’ favorite Bible story books between right around 2 years. I love both Lindvall’s voice as well as the theology expressed in her storytelling. I think my kids enjoy the fact that each story is about 20 pages long, so there are a lot of pictures to hold their attention. My only caveat with this series (and it’s a big one) is that almost all of the characters have light skin with either pink, peach, or orange tones, including Jesus, whose skin is very light. Thus, I only feel comfortable using it while intentionally supplementing it with other books that illustrate more diversity.