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The Answers Book for Kids #1
Creation and the Fall
Book 1: Questions from Kids on Creation and the Fall includes:
* When did time begin?
* How did God create everything from nothing?
* Did Adam and Eve have bellybuttons?
* Where is the Garden of Eden?
* Does Genesis 1:1-2 refer to the first day?
* When God created the earth, were the trees fully grown, or were the trees fully grown, or were they baby trees? If they were full grown, did they have growth rings?
* Why did God make a week seven days long?
* Why was the first person God created a boy?
* Why did God let Adam name the animals? Why didn't God name them Himself?
* Did Adam give each of the animals the names we call them today?
* How long did it take Adam to name the animals?
* The serpent talked to Eve, so why can't snakes talk today?
* Why did God put the tree in the Garden of Eden if He didn't want Adam and and Eve to eat the fruit from it?
* If all that God created was good, how could Satan be bad?
* Who was Cain's wife? Why doesn't the Bible mention her birth if she was Eve's baby?
* Did bumblebees have stingers before Adam and Eve sinned?
* How long were Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden before they sinned?
* When were the planets created?
* If God created the world 6,000 years agao or so, why are stars millions of light years away?
* What is evolution?
* Why do evolutionists trust their beliefs and not Christ?
* Did God use the same design for humans and monkeys?
The Answers Book for Kids is a four volume set, broken down by topic and written for children ages 6-12. Each volume features answers to 22 questions in a friendly and readable style. Each answer features a two page spread with colorful, active photographs of children and the full text of a Bible verse pertinent to the answer. Many questions have Bible references for additional study listed below the answer.
* When did time begin?
* How did God create everything from nothing?
* Did Adam and Eve have bellybuttons?
* Where is the Garden of Eden?
* Does Genesis 1:1-2 refer to the first day?
* When God created the earth, were the trees fully grown, or were the trees fully grown, or were they baby trees? If they were full grown, did they have growth rings?
* Why did God make a week seven days long?
* Why was the first person God created a boy?
* Why did God let Adam name the animals? Why didn't God name them Himself?
* Did Adam give each of the animals the names we call them today?
* How long did it take Adam to name the animals?
* The serpent talked to Eve, so why can't snakes talk today?
* Why did God put the tree in the Garden of Eden if He didn't want Adam and and Eve to eat the fruit from it?
* If all that God created was good, how could Satan be bad?
* Who was Cain's wife? Why doesn't the Bible mention her birth if she was Eve's baby?
* Did bumblebees have stingers before Adam and Eve sinned?
* How long were Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden before they sinned?
* When were the planets created?
* If God created the world 6,000 years agao or so, why are stars millions of light years away?
* What is evolution?
* Why do evolutionists trust their beliefs and not Christ?
* Did God use the same design for humans and monkeys?
The Answers Book for Kids is a four volume set, broken down by topic and written for children ages 6-12. Each volume features answers to 22 questions in a friendly and readable style. Each answer features a two page spread with colorful, active photographs of children and the full text of a Bible verse pertinent to the answer. Many questions have Bible references for additional study listed below the answer.
48 pages, Hardcover
First published July 1, 2008
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About the author
Ken Ham
235 books354 followersDr. Ken Ham is the president of Answers in Genesis USA and is a well-known speaker and author on the subject of Young-Earth Creationism. He received a bachelor degree in applied science (emphasis on environmental biology) from the Queensland Institute of Technology, and a Diploma of Education from the University of Queensland. He has also received two honorary doctorates: a Doctor of Divinity from Temple Baptist College, and a Doctor of Literature from Baptist Liberty University.
He was a director of Creation Science Foundation (CSF) in Australia, an organization which he jointly founded with John Mackay. In 1987 he moved to the United States, still maintaining his links with CSF.
From 1987 to 1993, Ham worked for the Institute for Creation Research, and in 1994 set up what in 1995 became Answers in Genesis (AiG), a creation ministry dedicated to "upholding the authority of the Bible from the very first verse."
In 2008 Ham was described by well known atheist and evolutionary biologist PZ Myers as a "Wackaloon" for carrying out a prayer session with members of the Pentagon. Ham responded regarding the validity of that prayer breakfastand that PZ Myers and other critics were intolerant of his position.
He was a director of Creation Science Foundation (CSF) in Australia, an organization which he jointly founded with John Mackay. In 1987 he moved to the United States, still maintaining his links with CSF.
From 1987 to 1993, Ham worked for the Institute for Creation Research, and in 1994 set up what in 1995 became Answers in Genesis (AiG), a creation ministry dedicated to "upholding the authority of the Bible from the very first verse."
In 2008 Ham was described by well known atheist and evolutionary biologist PZ Myers as a "Wackaloon" for carrying out a prayer session with members of the Pentagon. Ham responded regarding the validity of that prayer breakfastand that PZ Myers and other critics were intolerant of his position.
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June 18, 2011
This book has been a fun supplement to our studies of Genesis 1-11. It's not a read through all at once, but better to read a few questions and discuss before returning.
The good:
- The book hits questions that both parents and kids are curious about.
- These are topics about which it is difficult to find good, Biblical resources, making this work unique.
- The answers are quick and concise.
- The primary Bible verse that forms the answer is printed out at the top of the answer for you. Also, most answers have additional references that can be looked up for more information.
- The size of the book is approachable and comfortable for kids.
The not-as-good:
- Q&A books are always a bit contrived, and this is no exception to the rule. Some of the questions seemed a little clunky, and unlikely for children of the age specified to ask.
- Although some thought seems to have gone into selecting the pictures, the wondering of whether the photographs and ages of children and questions match up is distracting to a mature reader (such as the parent!).
- As is typical of the format, while the kids were good with it all, some answers weren't completely satisfying for the parents. However, there were only a couple of these, it wasn't enough for us to feel frustrated with the book as a whole.
- There is no table of contents. Therefore, if you want to check back on something you are thinking about, you'll spend time flipping pages. This isn't so bad with the 22 questions in this book, but when you have the set of 4 and you cannot remember which book, it becomes a bit annoying.
Overall, a worthwhile investment, and something that I am excited for our students to pick up on their own as they get older.
The good:
- The book hits questions that both parents and kids are curious about.
- These are topics about which it is difficult to find good, Biblical resources, making this work unique.
- The answers are quick and concise.
- The primary Bible verse that forms the answer is printed out at the top of the answer for you. Also, most answers have additional references that can be looked up for more information.
- The size of the book is approachable and comfortable for kids.
The not-as-good:
- Q&A books are always a bit contrived, and this is no exception to the rule. Some of the questions seemed a little clunky, and unlikely for children of the age specified to ask.
- Although some thought seems to have gone into selecting the pictures, the wondering of whether the photographs and ages of children and questions match up is distracting to a mature reader (such as the parent!).
- As is typical of the format, while the kids were good with it all, some answers weren't completely satisfying for the parents. However, there were only a couple of these, it wasn't enough for us to feel frustrated with the book as a whole.
- There is no table of contents. Therefore, if you want to check back on something you are thinking about, you'll spend time flipping pages. This isn't so bad with the 22 questions in this book, but when you have the set of 4 and you cannot remember which book, it becomes a bit annoying.
Overall, a worthwhile investment, and something that I am excited for our students to pick up on their own as they get older.
January 23, 2023
ReedIII Quick Review: Assumes that the Bible is the inspired word of God. Serious direct answers to realistic children's questions with Biblical references. Sticks to the topics on the cover. One book in a series that can stand alone.
May 25, 2011
My kids love this book and I do too! The questions are just the kind of things they want to ask but can't quite articulate yet (they are 4 and 6). It completely supports our family's beliefs about Genesis in a biblical manner with lots of scripture references. I want everything written to backed up by the Bible and this book delivers.
May 14, 2017
I liked this book. This book had a bunch of kids asking questions about Creation and the Fall. The author Ken Ham answered the questions that they asked. I recommend this book if you want to get good answers to questions about the Creation and the Fall.
September 4, 2020
Great answers explained in an easy to understand way for children.
January 30, 2019
Over the years I have seen believers read various volumes of Ken Ham’s Answer Books and I was pleasantly surprised that they had a kids edition. This work is volume one and the book covered the topics of creation and fall. Using a question and answer format the book responds to twenty two questions sent to Answers in Genesis, a Creation apologetics ministry. Ken Ham and Cindy Malott responds in a way that kids would be able to understand.
I read this book to my daughters before they went to sleep, usually a couple of answers per night. The girls enjoyed looking at the pages as I read it to them. Each question would be on the first page where they not only list the question but also who the child was that asked the question (the last name is initialed), what age they were and where they were from. I thought this was helpful in showing that other kids are also thinking about creation, the Bible and God which fuel my kids’ own thoughts and questions about God and the Bible. One funny drawback with each question page is that my kids regularly asked me if the photograph of the child on the page was the one who asked the question; I have to tell them not necessarily which then leads them to ask more questions of why wasn’t the kids pictured, why did they put a picture of that child on the page then, etc. I know my daughters did enjoy the artwork and photographs in the book.
Following the question the next page would then feature the answer which typically begin with a verse from Scripture that is relevant to the question. Each answer is typically two to three paragraphs. Underneath the paragraphs would be a Bible verse or verses listed that is relevant to the discussion at hand. I thought this was helpful as a parent to further explore what the Bible have to say about the topic.
Some of these questions are frequent questions I have seen both kids and adults ask. Get them to equip your children to think biblically about creation and the fall. I’m already looking forward to reading volume two to kids!
I read this book to my daughters before they went to sleep, usually a couple of answers per night. The girls enjoyed looking at the pages as I read it to them. Each question would be on the first page where they not only list the question but also who the child was that asked the question (the last name is initialed), what age they were and where they were from. I thought this was helpful in showing that other kids are also thinking about creation, the Bible and God which fuel my kids’ own thoughts and questions about God and the Bible. One funny drawback with each question page is that my kids regularly asked me if the photograph of the child on the page was the one who asked the question; I have to tell them not necessarily which then leads them to ask more questions of why wasn’t the kids pictured, why did they put a picture of that child on the page then, etc. I know my daughters did enjoy the artwork and photographs in the book.
Following the question the next page would then feature the answer which typically begin with a verse from Scripture that is relevant to the question. Each answer is typically two to three paragraphs. Underneath the paragraphs would be a Bible verse or verses listed that is relevant to the discussion at hand. I thought this was helpful as a parent to further explore what the Bible have to say about the topic.
Some of these questions are frequent questions I have seen both kids and adults ask. Get them to equip your children to think biblically about creation and the fall. I’m already looking forward to reading volume two to kids!
June 6, 2024
Well Written
Using the Questions Children (and Adults) ask makes this easy to follow. My only concern is whether or not the Ages (6?) are appropriate. I have no Children but I would recommend that Parents read it first so that they are prepared to explain if necessary. (I purchased it to see if the Series would make good Gifts for Friends. Yes, it will.)
I read the Kindle Version and the conversion from the Written Version is most excellent!
Using the Questions Children (and Adults) ask makes this easy to follow. My only concern is whether or not the Ages (6?) are appropriate. I have no Children but I would recommend that Parents read it first so that they are prepared to explain if necessary. (I purchased it to see if the Series would make good Gifts for Friends. Yes, it will.)
I read the Kindle Version and the conversion from the Written Version is most excellent!
October 13, 2025
This series is great. Sparks so much conversation with my 8 and 10 yo. Makes them think about the question first and then about the answer. Engaging for elementary aged children (and adults with minimal knowledge about Bible and creation science).
July 5, 2025
Some good questions, not all of them are questions my kids are asking, and the design is straight up goofy. Clip art mixed with stock photos randomly all over the page.
February 6, 2016
Originally posted on Creative Madness Mama.
*This post has been updated with my new format,
thanks to the Ultimate Book Blogger Plugin on July 8, 2015.*
Read on July 16, 2011 — I own a copy
What a neat way to conversation-start and interact with the inquisitive mind of a 6-12 year old child. Answering world old questions with honesty and scriptural reference. I would love to see the whole series of Answers for Kids.
This review was originally posted on Creative Madness Mama.
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