Family-Time Bible in Pictures

by Kenneth N. Taylor

This collection of 128 classic Bible stories makes it easy for parents to teach young children the best-loved stories of Scripture. Each story is followed by factual questions plus application suggestions. Young children will enjoy the full-color illustrations on each page spread, and parents will love introducing their young ones to the Bible with this beautiful collection from best-selling author Dr. Kenneth Taylor.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, Childrens, Religion, Picture Books, Parenting

320 pages, Hardcover

First published August 2, 2007

About the author

Throughout his publishing career, Dr. Kenneth Nathaniel Taylor's dream was for all peoples of the world to read and understand God's Word and experience its power at work in their lives. From his earliest children's books to his generous support of Christian ministry, this vision was (and still is) reflected in his work. Ken Taylor, founder of Tyndale House Publishers, died in June 2005 at the age of 88. Early in his publishing career in the 1950s as director of Moody Press, Dr. Taylor wrote several children's books. Born out of experience with his own ten children, "Stories for the Children's Hour," "The Bible in Pictures for Little Eyes," and others are now being enjoyed by a third generation of children. "My First Bible in Pictures" was included in "Publishers Weekly"'s list of "All-Time Best-Selling Children's Books" in 2001. His love for children (including his 28 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren) continues to inspire new titles. In fact, it was his children, in their confusion over the meaning of the King James Version, who prompted his mission to make the Bible understandable for everyone. Dr. Taylor's "Living Letters," a thought-for-thought translation of the New Testament Epistles, was published by the newly formed Tyndale House Publishers in 1962. The complete "Living Bible" followed in 1971 and has now sold over 40 million copies in its many editions. In 1996 Tyndale House introduced the "Holy Bible," New Living Translation. In keeping with Dr. Taylor's vision of Scriptures that everyone can read, the New Living Translation is a thought-for-thought translation that is exegetically accurate and idiomatically authoritative. Ninety of today's leading Bible scholars worked with Tyndale House to develop this easy-to-understand translation. Tyndale has become one of the top evangelical publishers in America and today publishes books, several Bible lines, periodicals, and videos. During the past 40 years, Tyndale House has distributed over 100 million Bibles, New Testaments, and Bible portions worldwide. Dr. Taylor used the success of "The Living Bible" to further his mission by distributing all its royalties to Christian ministries worldwide. He founded Living Bibles International (which merged in 1992 with the International Bible Society) for translating, publishing, and distributing modern-language versions of the Bible around the world. His life of service has been recognized with at least 30 honors and awards from different organizations, including four honorary doctorates. In October 2000, Dr. and Mrs. (Margaret) Taylor were awarded the Distinguished Service to Family Award by Wheaton College. A graduate of Wheaton College, with graduate studies at Dallas Theological Seminary and Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, Dr. Taylor held 15 directorships with Christian organizations at home and abroad.

Reviews

[Stephanie · Rating 1 out of 5]

I am not impressed with this children's Bible version. The stories are overly abbreviated. The illustrations are a bit graphic especially for the younger readers. I think the 101 Favorite Bible Stories and the Egermeier's bible are much better choices to teach the kids from. The one positive aspect from this version are the questions after each story - but personally, any parent could ask good questions about the bible.

[Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

The kids loved reading through this Bible as a family. One of my favorites of all the Kids Bibles we have been through.

[Jamey · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Family Time Bible with Pictures is the Bible I went through with my kids this school year. We all liked it because the pictures were beautiful and engaging. As a Mom, I liked it specifically because it didn’t dumb down some difficult themes that I have seen other children’s Bibles omit altogether. We recommend it!

[Nic · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely adored this book and used it for all three of my boys. The illustrations were wonderful and Bible Stories were concise enough for my 3 year old to follow along and then answer questions.

[Brandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really love this collection of Bible stories. It does a good job of not glossing too much over some of the bits that are harder for children, but not leaving them with nightmares of some of the more gory stuff in the Old Testament. It has nice illustrations and a few helpful maps. I'm so glad Sonlight has switched this to the P3/4 curriculum. We finally shelved the Bible that came with our P3/4 curriculum back in 2010 and read The Jesus Storybook Bible instead.

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am really enjoying this Bible with my 4 year old. The stories have a picture and a few questions at the end to ask to see if he was listen and understood what I read. The illustrations are vibrant and not child-like, but are very good to portray the story. I would recommend this for the preschool age group. A great Bible!

[Annette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good children's Bible. It covers Bible history for ages 4-8. The pictures are realistic. Sometimes a little too graphic for young kids. There is a picture of Noah's Ark with people outside the ark where they are clearly in peril of dying and the cruxifiction is graphic for a very young audience. The Bible accounts are followed by two or three questions and the book is very well done.

[Jaimie]

Easy to understand for my 3-year-old and 7-year-old. Somewhat disturbing art occasionally, though, like people about to stab themselves with swords. Overall, though, a great introduction to the Bible for young children.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice short stories make it good for bedtime readings. Easy introduction to biblical topics for children.