Reviews - The Jesus Storybook Bible Gift Edition: Every Story Whispers His Name

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The Jesus Storybook Bible Gift Edition: Every Story Whispers His Name

This is a decent collection of Bible stories retold in children's storybook form. This is definitely geared towards older kids as there are a lot of words on the pages. I do like how it doesn't hold back on some theological issues or stories and how it makes it very clear how every story points to Jesus. Essentially, this a good way to start having some spiritual conversations with your kid. However, like a lot of Christian media, this is disproportionally Gospel Stories. Yes, the focus is on Jesus, but it would be nice to see a lot more of David, Abraham, Moses, or various prophets. Is it too much to ask to learn the first three quarters of our Bible? Not to mention anything in Acts. We get two stories after Jesus, which just seems too little. This is already a thick children's book, all I'm asking is for it to be thicker! Regardless, a pretty decent collection of stories.

evergreenreader's review against another edition

2.0

emotional inspiring fast-paced

em_spence's review against another edition

5.0

A refreshing children’s bible that reminds you of how loving and how sovereign our God really is. Will probably read again. ❤️

emma_hughes_'s review against another edition

4.0

a beautiful, simple retelling of the stories of the Bible, which, as Lloyd-Jones reminds us, are really stories of Jesus

davelester1980's review against another edition

4.0

I read this book regularly to my children. My son is not 2 yet so obviously he just enjoys the unique and cool illustrations by Jago. My daughter enjoys the Biblical stories being written in a way that she can understand and the book, written by Sally Lloyd-Jones, appropriates softens some of the violent or intense content.

From Genesis to Revelation, "The Jesus Storybook Bible" lays out the Biblical story. The mission of the book is to bring Jesus into each account. The garden of Eden, the flood, the exodus and the life of David all end up being arrows pointed to the coming Messiah Jesus. This is probably being picky but I do have mixed feelings about bringing Jesus into Old Testament accounts. As we read the Old Testament, we need to be mindful that the Hebrew Bible was written within a particular historical and cultural context. Pulling the writings out of that context can lead to some funky interpretations.

That being said, I give this book a pass on that point because this serves as such a good tool that the whole family can enjoy and that gives opportunities to talk about Jesus and the Christian faith.
Recommended for parents of young children who wish to introduce their kids to the incredible Biblical story.

natjvand's review against another edition

5.0

A really lovely Bible for kids. The stories all point to Jesus beautifully, and there's just enough whimsy to be engaging. I can't recommend this strongly enough to any parent.

mrssnorthington's review against another edition

3.0

What a captivating way to introduce children to the Bible in paraphrasing language that brings them into the story. SO MUCH of scripture is missing, but the stories chosen for this book are ones that paint the story of Jesus and focus on his family line and life.

This will be a sweet way to continue teaching my son about Jesus and the Bible through toddlerhood.