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The Story for Children: A Storybook Bible
With sweeping brushstrokes, God painted his creation across the emptiness. “Let there be light,” he called into the darkness, and a sweep of brightness blazed across the blank canvas. The Story for Children isn’t just another collection of Bible stories—it’s The Story—the big picture of God’s enormous love for his children! Presented by New York Times bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado with Randy Frazee and Karen Hill, these 48 pivotal stories show how God has a grand and glorious vision, beginning with Creation and ending with the promise that Jesus is coming again. Each story in this storybook Bible With a designated presentation page inside The Story for Children, a Storybook Bible , it makes a great gift for birthdays, Easter, Valentine’s Day, and the holiday season.
288 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2008
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August 27, 2014
It is always a delight to come across a resource that is far above the other offerings in that same category. The Story For Children is in that class. The book is downright hefty simply because it is packed so full of God's messages to His people.
Max Lucado, Randy Frazee, and Karen Davis Hill, have put together a publication that will aid you in teaching your child about the major themes of the Bible. They have chosen forty-eight of the pivotal stories from Scripture. Each chapter unveils an important truth. It is told in the iconic Lucado style, with words that paint pictures and bring about understanding to even the youngest reader or listener. I particularly like how at the end of each segment is a portion called God's Message. It is designed to show the reader that the story that was just covered has everything to do with our modern day lives.
I must also comment on the artwork. The visions that Fausto Bianchi has put together are stunningly beautiful. They compliment the storyline so well by bringing the central truth being depicted to life.
If you are looking for a new book to read and teach your children about the timeless message of the Bible, you really shouldn't pass this one up. It would make a great addition to any home and can be enjoyed by the entire family.
I received a copy of this book to facilitate my review.
Max Lucado, Randy Frazee, and Karen Davis Hill, have put together a publication that will aid you in teaching your child about the major themes of the Bible. They have chosen forty-eight of the pivotal stories from Scripture. Each chapter unveils an important truth. It is told in the iconic Lucado style, with words that paint pictures and bring about understanding to even the youngest reader or listener. I particularly like how at the end of each segment is a portion called God's Message. It is designed to show the reader that the story that was just covered has everything to do with our modern day lives.
I must also comment on the artwork. The visions that Fausto Bianchi has put together are stunningly beautiful. They compliment the storyline so well by bringing the central truth being depicted to life.
If you are looking for a new book to read and teach your children about the timeless message of the Bible, you really shouldn't pass this one up. It would make a great addition to any home and can be enjoyed by the entire family.
I received a copy of this book to facilitate my review.
June 28, 2018
This storybook Bible includes over 60 stories that allow readers to discover that God’s story is not just a collection of random adventures—it’s a complete story that tells about God’s great love for his people. What better way to read God's Word to children than The Story for Children? The illustrations are vivid and very well done and are sure to capture the imagination of even the youngest child to those who can read themselves. As a grandmother, I keep The Story for Children with my favorite books for those precious times of sleepovers when our grandkids and I want special time together. There is no better way to instill God's truth in children in a such a manner they can understand and grow in their faith.
I give The Story for Children by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee a 5-star rating, and I highly recommend it.
Review by: Rita Kroon, author of: Womanhood: Becoming a Woman of Virtue (women's Bible study), and children's short stories I Couldn't Resist and Help! I'm Trapped.
I give The Story for Children by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee a 5-star rating, and I highly recommend it.
Review by: Rita Kroon, author of: Womanhood: Becoming a Woman of Virtue (women's Bible study), and children's short stories I Couldn't Resist and Help! I'm Trapped.
April 24, 2021
I've never read the bible but have been curious if it's worth taking the time to. So I figured I'd start simple with a storybook bible for children. . . . .
I have much to say but also nothing. There is so much shame and guilt in the stories. I couldn't focus or stay interested at all. I know there has to be great lessons in the bible (but also a lot of garbage). I believe I can learn from other sources in a more positive & uplifting way.
I wouldn't read these stories to my kids!
I have much to say but also nothing. There is so much shame and guilt in the stories. I couldn't focus or stay interested at all. I know there has to be great lessons in the bible (but also a lot of garbage). I believe I can learn from other sources in a more positive & uplifting way.
I wouldn't read these stories to my kids!
February 4, 2024
It bothers me when the ‘H’ in ‘Heaven’ is not capitalized because it is a proper noun. I also do not like when ‘He’ and ‘His’ are not capitalized when referring to God/Jesus. Especially in a book that is basically a Bible for children.
However, the stories were made to be relatable and easy to understand so I did enjoy that part. We read one aloud nightly before bed as a family and discussed.
However, the stories were made to be relatable and easy to understand so I did enjoy that part. We read one aloud nightly before bed as a family and discussed.
July 28, 2017
Not my favorite children's bible. I like this one much better. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
September 18, 2017
Awesome!
Awesome! My children love the bible stories. I would recommend this book to all parents. I am a firm believer.
Awesome! My children love the bible stories. I would recommend this book to all parents. I am a firm believer.
December 31, 2017
A nicely illustrated Bible for children. Forty-eight stories from the Bible are retold and illustrated. Good for ages 4 and up.
June 29, 2020
Beautiful pictures and story of Jesus.
February 1, 2024
This is a wonderful kids story Bible to read with your children. The illustrations are beautiful and each reading ends with a prayer.
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June 6, 2024Not a favorite - dramatic, geometric illustrations weren't all that great, and we skipped the strange-ish end-of-chapter "God's message" sections.
August 25, 2024
been reading with my sweet 2/3 grade babies since january! so sweetie
October 13, 2024
The art is so beautiful! Sofia loved these so much.
January 27, 2016
As long as I can remember, to me, Max Lucado has been a trusted name and source in Bible study and devotional resources. When I stumbled across The Story for Little Ones I could not be more pleased. Little Ones encompasses ages 2-5 while The Story for Children: A Storybook Bible I believe is meant for ages 4-8. This is part of a large campaign that includes all ages. The Story for Children (early elementary), The Story for Kids (later elementary), The Story Teen Edition, God’s Story Youth Edition, and then the adult books in The Story, God’s Story Your Story, and a few more. I think from what I have seen (my copy of The Story for Little Ones, God’s Story Your Story (reviewed) and a few digital ARCs of the other youngest versions) I’m excited. I’m really excited that everyone and every age can be touched. That and I adore Max Lucado.
Knowing that I love The Story for Little Ones I was super eager to experience The Story for Children. Little Ones has simple gorgeous illusrations of more-than stick figure quality while The Story for Children are more life-like and complex illustrations, perfect for stepping it up a notch for the reader and their imagination. When I got my hands on the Deluxe Edition I did not know what to expect. I had seen some of the illustrations online, but my Little Ones is a big (thin) book 8.8x11" and this The Story for Children in my hands is 6.6x8.1". It is the same size as The Jesus Storybook Bible, The Sweetest Story Bible and The Rhyme Bible Storybook. The Deluxe Edition is in an attractive box sleeve slipcover with illustrations on it. It includes the Bible book and a sleeve with three audio CDs that contain the entire book narrated by Max Lucado. Two CDs for the Old Testament and one CD for the New Testament.
[insert audio thoughts here]
In my research it appears that perhaps the original The Story for Children: A Storybook Bible was similar to what I expected in an 8.8x11" size. There also seems to be a NIrV full Bible text The Story for Children, I do not know what it entails in it's 2,000+ pages. The book cover in the Deluxe Edition appears to be a cropped image of the original removing the blue sky and all words just leaving the image of Jesus surrounded by children. It's beautiful. While there is no ribbon marker this hardbound edition is beautiful. The illustrations are so full of life and emotions (the people and animals I mean specifically).
There are 48 stories here (to add to the 31 we had in The Story for Little Ones) that show the Bible as the "big picture" of God. I cannot quite place what these illustrations remind me of, but they are full and available as a springboard for the imagination to bring the Bible and it's words off the page and into life. The 48 stories are found within 31 chapters and each chapter opens on a page spread with text and parchment like paper background without images to set the scene.
In my opinion a great combination of fonts were chosen. Then the story begins.
It's like a picture book with full page spread illustrations and here the font is very small. Perfect perhaps for a child reading alone, but a little bit too small for a lap time story read aloud. At the end of each story there is an edge of the page entitles "God's Message" that has words, sometimes a poem as if God is speaking right toward the reader with both the good and bad reality of the scripture playing out in the story book pages before always with an emphasis of one day's promise.
The illustrations of Fausto Bianchi are stunning. So full of color and life, the people are so impressive as are the inanimate objects. I love this deluxe edition and I think I find we enjoy the words and illustrations so much it would be worth it to also have the good picture book size to be able to share with the family. I'm truly amazed to see how different this is from the Little Ones but just as incredible all around.
*Thanks to Zondervan for providing a copy for review.*
Knowing that I love The Story for Little Ones I was super eager to experience The Story for Children. Little Ones has simple gorgeous illusrations of more-than stick figure quality while The Story for Children are more life-like and complex illustrations, perfect for stepping it up a notch for the reader and their imagination. When I got my hands on the Deluxe Edition I did not know what to expect. I had seen some of the illustrations online, but my Little Ones is a big (thin) book 8.8x11" and this The Story for Children in my hands is 6.6x8.1". It is the same size as The Jesus Storybook Bible, The Sweetest Story Bible and The Rhyme Bible Storybook. The Deluxe Edition is in an attractive box sleeve slipcover with illustrations on it. It includes the Bible book and a sleeve with three audio CDs that contain the entire book narrated by Max Lucado. Two CDs for the Old Testament and one CD for the New Testament.
[insert audio thoughts here]
In my research it appears that perhaps the original The Story for Children: A Storybook Bible was similar to what I expected in an 8.8x11" size. There also seems to be a NIrV full Bible text The Story for Children, I do not know what it entails in it's 2,000+ pages. The book cover in the Deluxe Edition appears to be a cropped image of the original removing the blue sky and all words just leaving the image of Jesus surrounded by children. It's beautiful. While there is no ribbon marker this hardbound edition is beautiful. The illustrations are so full of life and emotions (the people and animals I mean specifically).
There are 48 stories here (to add to the 31 we had in The Story for Little Ones) that show the Bible as the "big picture" of God. I cannot quite place what these illustrations remind me of, but they are full and available as a springboard for the imagination to bring the Bible and it's words off the page and into life. The 48 stories are found within 31 chapters and each chapter opens on a page spread with text and parchment like paper background without images to set the scene.
In my opinion a great combination of fonts were chosen. Then the story begins.
It's like a picture book with full page spread illustrations and here the font is very small. Perfect perhaps for a child reading alone, but a little bit too small for a lap time story read aloud. At the end of each story there is an edge of the page entitles "God's Message" that has words, sometimes a poem as if God is speaking right toward the reader with both the good and bad reality of the scripture playing out in the story book pages before always with an emphasis of one day's promise.
The illustrations of Fausto Bianchi are stunning. So full of color and life, the people are so impressive as are the inanimate objects. I love this deluxe edition and I think I find we enjoy the words and illustrations so much it would be worth it to also have the good picture book size to be able to share with the family. I'm truly amazed to see how different this is from the Little Ones but just as incredible all around.
*Thanks to Zondervan for providing a copy for review.*
October 30, 2013
I went backward with this one. First I saw a glitchy digital advanced copy that got me excited by kept it from me. Then I discovered the small sized deluxe edition. IT wasn't until now that I really got to experience The Story for Children: A Storybook Bible. While you already know I like the compact deluxe edition, it doesn't quite compare to this gorgeous lap size jacketed hardcover. This is beautiful and a treasure to pour over. We love The Story for Little Ones so much I'm going to have to look into the curriculum for kids when we get there to keep the learning going. With these fresh, vibrant, and extremely detailed illustrations.
I received this product free for the purpose of reviewing it. I received no other compensation for this review. The opinions expressed in this review are my personal, honest opinions. Your experience may vary. Please read my full disclosure policy for more details.
I received this product free for the purpose of reviewing it. I received no other compensation for this review. The opinions expressed in this review are my personal, honest opinions. Your experience may vary. Please read my full disclosure policy for more details.
April 5, 2012
The story for children, a storybook bible, by Max Lucado, Randy Frazee and Karen Davis Hill, Illustrated by Fausto Bianchi, Zonderkidz, 2011, Hardcover, Ages 4 and Up, 288 Pages, ISBN-13: 978-0310719755, $19.99
Beloved Pastor and author, Max Lucado collaborated with Karen Hill and Randy Frazee to produce an enchanting storybook bible for children perfect for Easter. Stories portray “…God’s enormous love for his children” in words and pictures youngsters easily identify with and understand.
Accomplished Italian artist, Fausto Bianchi’s exquisite, stunning artistry depict vibrant, life-like figures of angels, people and animals that tell their own story without words.
Forty-eight narratives begin…Full Review: http://tinyurl.com/7l8ok37
Beloved Pastor and author, Max Lucado collaborated with Karen Hill and Randy Frazee to produce an enchanting storybook bible for children perfect for Easter. Stories portray “…God’s enormous love for his children” in words and pictures youngsters easily identify with and understand.
Accomplished Italian artist, Fausto Bianchi’s exquisite, stunning artistry depict vibrant, life-like figures of angels, people and animals that tell their own story without words.
Forty-eight narratives begin…Full Review: http://tinyurl.com/7l8ok37
November 30, 2014
I love the artwork and the bible stories are written very well. I wish it had a few more like Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego and the fiery furnace; but it also has some things that are not in most children story bibles like the little bit about Isaiah and Jeremiah. What compelled me to buy this was the artwork. Painted in beautiful colors and it looks somewhat realistic; at least not cartoonish. I can't wait to use it at church and in my preschool classroom.
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June 21, 2014In this text, children learn the basics of Christian beliefs. They learn about Christianity's belief in a single God, and they learn about Christians' beliefs about what that God has created. This book provides an illustrated, kid-friendly version of the bible's story, beginning with God creating the universe, and ending with the promise of Jesus' second coming.
April 28, 2016
Best Children's Bible I have come across. My daughter loves the illustrations, and text does a good job at laying out the story of the Christian faith in a way that is easily understood to young listeners and readers.
June 16, 2012
MUST get this book when I have kids!! LOVE! Such a great way to read the Bible to your children.
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