Bible for children facts for kids

Children's Bibles are special books that tell stories from the Bible in a way that's easy for young people to understand. They are often collections of these stories, rather than full translations of the entire Bible.

What Are Children's Bibles?

Children's Bibles are designed to introduce kids to the important stories and lessons found in the Bible. Instead of being a word-for-word translation, they usually pick out key events and characters. This makes the ancient texts more exciting and relatable for readers aged 12-15. They help young people learn about faith, history, and important values.

The First Children's Bibles

Did you know that one of the very first Bibles made for children in America was printed a long time ago? It was called The Children's Bible and came out in Philadelphia in 1763. This shows that people have wanted to share Bible stories with kids for centuries.

Popular Children's Bible Series

One very popular series of children's Bible story books is The Bible Story. It was written by Arthur Maxwell between 1953 and 1957. This series has ten volumes of hardcover books. It is based on two well-known versions of the Christian Bible: the King James and Revised Standard versions.

Another well-known children's version of the Bible is The Children's Bible Story Book from 1991. This book was written by Anne de Graaf. In Britain, a charity called Bibles for Children (started in 1997) gives this book to many British primary schools.

Simplified Bible Versions

Sometimes, a Children's Bible is an actual translation of the Bible that has been simplified. For example, the New Century Version is a simpler English revision of another Bible called the International Children's Bible. These versions make the language easier to read and understand for younger audiences.

Images for kids

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  "The Wise Men"; illustration from A Child's Story of the Bible, 1899