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Early Readers Bible
The Early Reader's Bible will have your child not only saying, "I can read it myself!" but also, “I can’t wait to read it again!” as they read the 64 beloved Bible stories. Using child-friendly words that beginning readers can read on their own, the classic, bestselling Early Reader's Bible will help your young reader, ages 4 to 8, associate the words "I can" with reading and loving Scripture. The age-appropriate, thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter encourage wonderful discussions between you and your children for an experience with God’s Word that will last. The Early Reader's Bible features: Children will love the feeling of accomplishment that they get from doing things by themselves: getting dressed, tying their shoes, and reading The Early Reader’s Bible.
526 pages, Hardcover
First published January 19, 1995
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January 12, 2021
I did not personally read all of this ... But that was kinda the point. 😉😊 My eager 1st grader REALLY wanted a Bible that she could read on her own. I chose this particular children's Bible for her because it was written with a limited list of the 500 most common words. So yes, the stories were simplified, but they were still written well. Each story is 3 pages of words, has 3-5 questions for understanding, and a brief application.
When she began reading it, my daughter was strong on CVC words and just learning sight words and silent e. She needed help to read each story. Within just a couple months' time, her reading abilities have skyrocketed and she's able to read this Bible completely independently. It's been a joy to watch her love for the Bible continue to grow. 💜💜💜
When she began reading it, my daughter was strong on CVC words and just learning sight words and silent e. She needed help to read each story. Within just a couple months' time, her reading abilities have skyrocketed and she's able to read this Bible completely independently. It's been a joy to watch her love for the Bible continue to grow. 💜💜💜
September 20, 2018
When she was 5, my grand-daughter & I sat down on the floor at Daily Bread Books to choose a Bible she could actually read. This was it! She just wanted to sit there and read, so was thrilled we bought it & she could take it home. It became a bedtime favorite, especially the "application" questions after every story. She loved talking about how she fit into each story. Proof Puddin' kids of all ages find the Bible relevant; proof puddin' people of all ages need to find a translation of the Bible they understand. It applies!
January 8, 2021
One of the most common questions I get asked by other parents is what bible to get for their young children. We have MANY children's bibles in our home - this one is a family favorite. I'm so grateful for this version. It has served as an effective and gentle introduction to the bible for our young children.
Written in very simple language and large font with pictures on every page, this book is accessible for very young children and beginning readers. Each bible story is about 3 pages followed by listening/reading comprehension questions (Something to Ask) and moral comprehension questions (Something to Do). It is highly usable for young children with short attention spans! It also includes basic and new word lists in the appendix for beginning readers.
We discovered this bible after it was recommended by our Catholic school. After borrowing a copy from the library several times (always try before you buy with children), we bought our own copy. Initially, I read it to my daughter. But she took it from me and started reading it independently around First Grade. She read it cover to cover twice and was so proud to read from her own bible. She became personally attached to this bible because she could read it herself.
Once our daughter hit Second Grade and became a solid reader, she started reading this book aloud to her younger sister. She loved quizzing her little sister with the questions at the end of each story to make sure she was paying attention! (laughing to myself) Now our oldest is half-way through Second Grade and reading chapter books viciously. She has let this bible go a bit and our PreK daughter is starting to claim it for herself. I'm thankful that we have this bible in our home.
Written in very simple language and large font with pictures on every page, this book is accessible for very young children and beginning readers. Each bible story is about 3 pages followed by listening/reading comprehension questions (Something to Ask) and moral comprehension questions (Something to Do). It is highly usable for young children with short attention spans! It also includes basic and new word lists in the appendix for beginning readers.
We discovered this bible after it was recommended by our Catholic school. After borrowing a copy from the library several times (always try before you buy with children), we bought our own copy. Initially, I read it to my daughter. But she took it from me and started reading it independently around First Grade. She read it cover to cover twice and was so proud to read from her own bible. She became personally attached to this bible because she could read it herself.
Once our daughter hit Second Grade and became a solid reader, she started reading this book aloud to her younger sister. She loved quizzing her little sister with the questions at the end of each story to make sure she was paying attention! (laughing to myself) Now our oldest is half-way through Second Grade and reading chapter books viciously. She has let this bible go a bit and our PreK daughter is starting to claim it for herself. I'm thankful that we have this bible in our home.
January 7, 2019
I love to use this with new readers in my family. One of my children just finished reading this to me. Starting it with one of my other early readers now.
September 7, 2020
Great for my kids! Loved it!!!
March 29, 2013
"A Good Edition of The Good Book"
Intended for very young kids, this version of the Good Book includes several dozen well-known Old Testament and New Testament stories. The NT ones mostly are from the synoptics and from Acts, along with Jesus cleansing the temple in John 2 (way to go, the basis of Jesus' Ministry!) and from John 20, the risen Christ appearing to Mary Magdalene (basic apostleship!); there's also a single Philemon pericope. The Early Reader's Bible has basic words and new words vocabulary lists and scripture references, with end of chapter questions and activities to help review the story--what we'd call "applications" in a bible for older readers. "Words to know" in a box at the start of each story also can serve as keywords.
Terri Steiger's illustrations are bright and fun without being exclusively those basic red, blue, yellow, and green spectrum colors many kids' toy manufacturers seem to think are the only hues that attract kids. One reviewer mentioned all the people in the stories are Caucasian; they're all "basic humanity" Mediterranean-looking, and for sure I'd have drawn a far greater variety of ethnicities and abilities, but their appearances do reflect the actual characters in the actual scriptural events. Answering the questions and doing the activities can help readers insert themselves into the narratives.
Besides young people just learning to read, this fat, board-bound book would be a great resource for folks of any age just learning English or for older adults learning to read, as well. I haven't been researching or comparing versions of scripture for young readers, but this seems like an excellent choice for home, church, or Sunday School libraries.
Intended for very young kids, this version of the Good Book includes several dozen well-known Old Testament and New Testament stories. The NT ones mostly are from the synoptics and from Acts, along with Jesus cleansing the temple in John 2 (way to go, the basis of Jesus' Ministry!) and from John 20, the risen Christ appearing to Mary Magdalene (basic apostleship!); there's also a single Philemon pericope. The Early Reader's Bible has basic words and new words vocabulary lists and scripture references, with end of chapter questions and activities to help review the story--what we'd call "applications" in a bible for older readers. "Words to know" in a box at the start of each story also can serve as keywords.
Terri Steiger's illustrations are bright and fun without being exclusively those basic red, blue, yellow, and green spectrum colors many kids' toy manufacturers seem to think are the only hues that attract kids. One reviewer mentioned all the people in the stories are Caucasian; they're all "basic humanity" Mediterranean-looking, and for sure I'd have drawn a far greater variety of ethnicities and abilities, but their appearances do reflect the actual characters in the actual scriptural events. Answering the questions and doing the activities can help readers insert themselves into the narratives.
Besides young people just learning to read, this fat, board-bound book would be a great resource for folks of any age just learning English or for older adults learning to read, as well. I haven't been researching or comparing versions of scripture for young readers, but this seems like an excellent choice for home, church, or Sunday School libraries.
September 15, 2015
My 2nd grader loves this book but she has probably surpassed it in reading level. But it is long enough to capture her attention and succeed in reading. I'm not a huge fan of some of the artwork but we like it enough to keep it around and she takes it with her to church...although she is pretty capable of reading the actual Scriptures herself this is obviously a little easier to understand.
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May 8, 2009I have removed this Bible from our wishlist after returning "The Toddler Bible" and "The Preschooler Bible" both also by V. Gilbert Beers. I have written reviews for both. If I could get my hands on a copy of this Bible, I might reconsider, but the work on the other Bibles is not recommended.
November 11, 2021
Perfect for kids just learning to read. My Dd was ready to try reading the scriptures on her own. Daddy reads this with her and she can do 95% of it on her own. She is 6 but a little behind her peers. She knew all the stories so it's nice that she can read them now. Worth the money.
March 19, 2016
We love all these children's Bibles. What works for us is just picking one up, starting at the beginning and slowly reading it through. Then, we pick up another and do the same. It's not well-thought-out, but it works for us.
January 13, 2017
My 7 year old has read this twice and is starting a third time! He loves it! He love being able to read the Bible at night on his own! Five stars, because this has given my child a hunger for God's word!
September 28, 2008
This is a great "reader's" Bible with comprehension questions. My reluctant, struggling reader is excelling after reading it!
May 15, 2012
My 6 yr old twins ask to read this bible every night. They love that they can do it themselves. A great first stepping stone to reading the bible.
February 16, 2015
Love the questions and real-life applications after each small story!!!
June 14, 2016
A good book for the nursery as it gives questions and games at the end of each story. Also good in the fact that slightly older kids can read it to themselves.
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