Best Children's Bible Stories Books of 2025

The Beginner’s Bible: Timeless Children's Stories is a bestselling storybook Bible that has been trusted by millions of parents, teachers, pastors, and children for nearly 30 years. The book contains over 90 memorable Bible stories with easy-to-read text that has been parent-tested and children-approved. The bright and vibrant illustrations bring these stories to life, making it an excellent resource for Sunday school and homeschooling. The book is built tough to withstand rough handling and frequent classroom use, making it a highly-recommended addition to the Beginner’s Bible brand. Overall, this book is a wonderful gift for any child who wants to learn about God’s word in a fun and engaging way.

The Action Bible: God's Redemptive Story (Action Bible Series) presents more than 230 fast-paced narratives in chronological order, making it easy to follow the Bible’s historical flow and building up to the thrilling climax of God’s redemptive story. The book showcases God’s active presence in the world through stories from the life of Jesus and great heroes of the faith. The illustrations are spectacular and deliver a richer artistic experience with more close-up faces, historical details, and dramatic colors. Overall, The Action Bible is an excellent resource for anyone looking to explore God's Word and know Him personally.

The Complete Illustrated Children's Bible (The Complete Illustrated Children’s Bible Library) is a beautifully illustrated storybook that introduces young children to the most popular stories in the Bible. With over 300 stunning illustrations and captivating storytelling, this book is perfect for parents looking to instill a love of the Bible in their children. Written by Janice Emmerson, a graduate in modern foreign languages, this book is a great first reader for children and an ideal way to introduce them to the gospel. Overall, this book is an excellent choice for parents who want to share the Bible's most-loved stories with their children.

The NIV Adventure Bible is a bestselling Bible for kids that offers a captivating and engaging way to read and memorize the Scriptures. With full-color illustrations and features such as Life in Bible Times, Words to Treasure, and Did You Know?, kids will get a closer look at the people, places, and culture of the Bible. The Adventure Bible is recommended by more Christian schools and churches than any other Bible for kids, making it a trusted and valuable resource for families. Overall, this Bible is a fantastic way to introduce children to the Word of God and help them grow in their relationship with Him.

The Biggest Story Bible Storybook by Kevin DeYoung is a must-have for any family who wants to teach their children about the Bible. With 104 engaging retellings of various Bible stories, this book helps kids aged 6-12 learn the unified story of the Bible. The book begins in Genesis and ends with Revelation, providing a grand story of the God who created the world, acted in history, and continues to act in the present. The beautiful illustrations by Don Clark draw children into each engaging story. This book is perfect for bedtime stories or to read together as a family. It is a high-quality production with sewn binding and a ribbon marker. Highly recommended!

The NIV Ultimate Bible for Girls, Faithgirlz Edition is a beautiful Bible designed to speak to the hearts of tween girls everywhere. Packed with exciting features that help tween girls better understand themselves and Scripture, this feature-filled Bible teaches girls that the Bible is not only real and relevant but that the story of God and his people is also their story. The NIV translation is accurate, readable, and clear, making the Bible accessible and easy-to-read for kids. Overall, this Bible is an excellent resource for young girls looking to grow in their faith and deepen their understanding of the Bible.

Baby's First Bible Stories Padded Board Book is an excellent gift choice for Easter, Christmas, Communions, Newborns, Birthdays, Ages 1-6. Written by Rachel Elliot, a freelance writer and editor, this book is a great introduction to the Christian faith for children. The book is published by Cottage Door Press, an independent publisher of high-quality children's books. Their driving philosophy is "reading is learning," and they strive to help parents understand why reading aloud from birth is essential. This book is a perfect example of their commitment to providing an excellent first book experience for children.

The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross Storybook is a beautifully written and illustrated Bible storybook that teaches young children the gospel and helps them understand why Jesus died and rose again. The book takes children on a journey from the Garden of Eden to God’s perfect new creation, with a gospel presentation that focuses on the significance of the temple curtain. The book has received high praise from theologians and pastors, and it is sure to captivate children's attention and win many young lives to Christ. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for parents and teachers who want to teach young children about the gospel in a clear and engaging way.

The Classic Children's Bible Storybook is a beautiful hardcover volume containing 200 stories from the Old and New Testaments, retold in an easy-to-read language for children. The colorful illustrations by Alan Parry are captivating and bring the stories to life. Suitable for ages 8-12, this book includes a presentation page for gift-giving, gold foiled title and accents, and an attached ribbon page marker. Linda Taylor, an author and editor with deep involvement in the Life Application Study Bible concept, has prepared insightful and helpful commentaries on verses for daily life. This book is perfect for family reading time and will be cherished for generations to come.

Notes From Jesus: What Your New Best Friend Wants You to Know is a delightful book for young readers who are starting their relationship with Jesus. The author, Mikal Keefer, has created a collection of playful and illustrated notes that answer common faith questions kids ask, provide inspirational Bible verses, and offer kid-sized ideas for readers to become even better friends with Jesus. This book is perfect for young families joining a church or as a meaningful gift for birthdays, holidays, or Christmas. Overall, it is a heartwarming and engaging read that helps kids deepen their friendship with Jesus.