Parents’ Resources

Here are bibles and bible readings that are great for kids 

The Beginners Bible – Candle books

Recommended age 3-5yrs

This Bible recounts some of the key events in the Bible. It doesn’t make many theological conclusions but introduces children to the pictures are colourful and well drawn for pre-schoolers.

 

Beginning with God – J Boddham Whetham and A Mitchell

Recommended age 3-5yrs

A great creative resource to help pre-school children understand what God teaches us about himself and Jesus in the Bible. The Beginning with God resource is intended to be used with the Beginners Bible.

 

The Big Picture Story Book – David Helm

Recommended age 5-7yrs

This story book covers the Big Story of the Bible. It helps children understand how the whole Bible teaches and points us to the great salvation found in Jesus. The pictures are terrific.

Short Steps for Long Gain (Family Edition) – Kathy and Simon Manchester

Recommended age 5-12yrs

26 short Bible studies for the family.

 

 

The Gospel Story Bible – Marty Machowski

Recommended age 7-10yrs

This Story Bible takes passages of the Bible and condenses them into asingle page story which is well written for children. It incorporates the theology of the whole Bible into that story so that children are learning to always read a passage in context. The authors encourage children to read the story and then spend the next couple of days actually reading the passages from a Bible.

XTB – Alison Mitchell

Recommended age 7-11yrs

Designed to help the reader get into the Bible daily for themselves –‐ XTB is packed with puzzles, pictures, prayers and solid teaching points. Children are encouraged to understand, apply and pray through the Bible in an accessible and thought–‐provoking way.

Table Talk – Alison Mitchell

Recommended age 4+yrs

This is a book of daily bible times for families to use together. Based on just a few verses from a passage, it is suitable with children aged from 4 upwards. It forms the basis for a short family bible time.

 

More helpful books and CD’s for kids.

Big Truths for Little Kids – Susan and Richie Hunt

Recommended age 6-8yrs

This book can help you teach the basic truths of the Christian faith to your children.It involved questions and answers and a story for children to learn from.

 

Gumtree Gully – Kel Richards

Recommended age 6-8yrs

This is the Gospel in a bush story. There are Bible verses and questions to help ensure your child’s understanding of the good news of Jesus.

 

 

Who will be King – Matthias Media

Recommended age 5-12yrs

This is a great resource that gives kids a clear explanation of the Gospel message.

Singin Jesus is the Word – EV kids CD

A CD designed for school age children which helps them rejoice and remember great truths about Jesus.