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Bibles & Baptism Books for Children
Questions to Ask When Choosing a Children's Bible
AUCE-Recommended Children's Book Publishers:
Beaming Books
Flyaway Books
Bible Storybooks for Parents/Grandparents/Caregivers to Read with Their Children
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The Book of Belonging: Bible Stories for Kind & Contemplative Kids - by Mariko Clark - 42 Bible stories re-told with a focus on the message that you belong, you're beloved of God, and you are a delight in God's eyes. Includes Wonder Moments and Mindful Moments.
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Children of God Storybook Bible - retold in Archbishop Desmond Tutu's playful style, for ages 4-8
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The Family Time Bible - from Beaming Books - after each Bible story there are suggestions of things to talk about, a prayer, and a Note to Parents; for ages 4-8
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God's Stories as Told by God's Children from The Bible for Normal People with helpful background pieces for parents/grandparents/caregivers and questions to discuss with children, for ages 5 and up
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Growing In God's Love edited by Elizabeth Caldwell and Carol Wehrheim, includes three discussion questions after each story - Hear, See, and Act, for ages 4-8
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The Just Love Story Bible by Jacqui Lewis & Shannon Daley-Harris, focuses on God's plan for liberation, love, and justice for all people, for ages 5 and up
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The Peace Table from the Brethren Press, with a focus on peace and justice, includes numerous Bible resources in the back, for ages 5-11 - a Storybook Bible (used with Shine curriculum resources)
Baptism Books
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The Day I Was Baptized - a keepsake book by Hal Harrison and Pam Lucas.
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My Baptism Book - a baptism gift book of prayers, psalms, and Bible stories with a dedication page.
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Water Come Down - by Walter Wangerin, Jr., for ages 4-8.
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Wherever You Are My Love Will Find You - by Nancy Tillman (not specifically about baptism; however, a good gift book)
Bibles for 3rd Graders & Up
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The Book of Belonging: Bible Stories for Kind & Contemplative Kids - by Mariko Clark - 42 Bible stories re-told with a focus on the message that you belong, you're beloved of God, and you are a delight in God's eyes - an important message for all ages.
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Children of God Storybook Bible - retold in Archbishop Desmond Tutu's playful style
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Deep Blue Kids Bible (Contemporary English Version)
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God's Stories as Told by God's Children from The Bible for Normal People with helpful background pieces and questions for reflection and action
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Growing In God's Love edited by Elizabeth Caldwell and Carol Wehrheim, includes three discussion questions after each story - Hear, See, and Act
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The Just Love Story Bible by Jacqui Lewis & Shannon Daley-Harris, focuses on God's plan for liberation, love, and justice for all people
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The Peace Table from the Brethren Press, with a focus on peace and justice, includes numerous Bible resources in the back (used with Shine curriculum resources)
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Spark Bible (New Revised Standard Version)
Bibles for Confirmands
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CEB Student Bible (Common English Bible)
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The Book of Belonging: Bible Stories for Kind & Contemplative Kids - by Mariko Clark - 42 Bible stories re-told with a focus on the message that you belong, you're beloved of God, and you are a delight in God's eyes. While written as a children's bible, the message of belonging and beloved-ness is a crucial one for today's teens to hear and take to heart.
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Bible Resources
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Bible Toolkit (with appreciation from First Parish Congregational Church UCC in East Derry, NH
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Teaching Your Child About the Bible by Delia Halverson from The Thoughtful Christian
An invaluable book for parents/grandparents/caregivers, and congregations, which includes a chapter and an appendix on choosing Bibles and Bible storybooks for children.
Another invaluable resource for parents/grandparents/caregivers to help them use language that guides their child in age-appropriate theological reflection on the stories in the Bible focusing on trust rather than rigid rules. Perfect for processing adult understandings of what's in the Bible as well!
