10 Inspiring Bible Stories for Children

With meticulously selected stories and verses, clever rhymes, and beautiful illustrations, Baby’s First Bible is the perfect choice to introduce children to the Bible! 

Featuring stories from creation to resurrection, readers will be taken on an exciting and meaningful adventure. Each page features a simple yet engaging activity, carefully chosen scripture, and eye-catching artwork, sure to delight children and adults alike.

Esther is an ordinary girl who is brave, confident, and dreams big. When she becomes queen, she has the opportunity to save her people by standing up for what is right. Esther’s Grand Adventure is an exciting retelling of the Esther story from the Bible. 

In the spirit of a bedtime story, Esther’s Grand Adventure takes readers of all ages on an exciting Biblical journey while teaching them the importance of speaking up and doing the right thing for themselves and others.

In the Hearts of His People by Laura Smith is the perfect way to teach children about the Holy Trinity. Children learn about the Trinity from the very beginning through a narrative tale of the Father, His Holy Spirit, and His Son, Jesus. 

God sends His Holy Spirit to be His present and active power in the hearts of His people, and He sends Jesus at just the right time to spread the message of His perfect love to the world and help bring forth God’s plan for His people’s redemption.

This retelling of the story of Jonah and the big fish (or Jonah and the Whale) is an entertaining narrative that will keep kids engaged as they follow along with Jonah while his choices lead to one disaster after another. 

Audiences of all ages will be delighted by the rollicking rhyme and swept away by the beautiful illustrations depicting Jonah, the big fish, and the thrilling adventure they find.

The Story of Christmas by Pamela Dalton is a gorgeously illustrated retelling of the Nativity story as it is told in the King James Bible. 

Pamela Dalton’s spectacular scissor-cut illustrations begin with the appearance of the Angel and depict the shepherds as they crossed the fields, the three wise men following the star, and the birth of the new king. 

Both a captivating collection of folk art and a beautiful story of the Nativity, The Story of Christmas is an essential addition to children’s Bible stories and Christmas celebrations alike.

The Hammer of Hope teaches young readers how everyone and everything is important in God’s redemption plan. With stories from the flood to the Gospel, the hammer illustrates the power of Jesus’s salvation. 

Readers will begin to understand that, as with the hammer, God has a purpose and use for them, too. The Hammer of Hope encourages children to rely on Christ and the power of God’s redemptive grace to overcome obstacles in their path.

The Story of Jesus takes young children on a journey through Jesus’s life and ministry with retellings of Jesus’s birth, childhood, and teachings. This story also gently teaches children about the crucifixion and resurrection. 

With simple language and colorful, detailed illustrations, The Story of Jesus is a captivating and warm introduction to Jesus’s story, perfect for young readers.

The Gospel by Devon Provencher is written in simple, easy-to-understand terms and features captivating illustrations, designed to foster young readers' understanding of God's word. 

One of a series of books, Big Theology for Little Hearts, The Gospel helps children begin to understand God’s plan of salvation. 

Ten words that describe key elements of the Gospel are defined and encourage children to learn the foundational truths of Christianity and how they fit into God’s plan.

This storybook brings the Garden of Eden and God’s perfect creation to young readers with beautiful illustrations and important, easy-to-understand lessons. 

The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross is an accessible gospel presentation that focuses on the temple curtain, sin, and the moment the curtain tore in two, changing everything.

Audiences will read about Jesus’s death and resurrection, and what it means for them.

Moses and the Very Big Rescue is the story of Moses and the Exodus from Egypt. Kids will practice their numerical skills as they count down the steps of God’s plan to rescue his people from Egypt through signs and miracles. 

Brightly illustrated and engaging, Moses and the Very Big Rescue is a lighthearted way to teach children about the power of God’s love and practice counting all at once!