Bible Stories for Children
A Bibliography

Welcome to the Internet School Library Media Center, a resource for librarians, teachers, parents and students. You can search this site or use a sitemap. This page is a bibliography of children's books based upon the Old and New Testaments. Stories from the Hebrew Bible will be found at Jewish Children's Books. This bibliography was developed for librarians and provides sources of critical professional reviewing sources. Titles from Amazon include excerpts of critical reviews in the annotation. Other titles are recommended at Baker & Taylor's School Selection Guide and Follett's TITLEWAVE. For parents and children, visit your school or public library to find books to meet your reading interests. Public libraries can obtain books for you through interlibrary loan.

Adams, Georgie. The Bible Storybook : Ten Tales from the Old and New Testaments. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1995. Grades 2-3.

Retelling of stories as Joseph, Moses, David and Goliath, Daniel, Jonah, the birth of Jesus, the Good Samaritan, the healing of Jairus' daughter, and the miracle of loaves and fishes. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide

Amery, Heather. The Christmas Story. Retold by Heather Amery; designed by Maria Wheatley; illustrated by Norman Young. London: Usborne, Tulsa, OK: EDC Publishing, 1997. Usborne Bible Tales Series Grades K-3.

An illustrated version of the Bible story adapted especially for beginning readers, telling of the birth of Jesus. No reviews available. Title from Follett's TITLEWAVE

Amery, Heather. Daniel and the Lions. Designed by Maria Wheatley; illustrated by Norman Young. London: Usborne, Tulsa, OK: EDC Publishing, 1997. Usborne Bible Tales Series. Grades K-3.

An illustrated version of the Bible story adapted especially for beginning readers. No reviews available. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Amery, Heather. David and Goliath. Designed by Maria Wheatley; illustrated by Norman Young. London: Usborne, Tulsa, OK: EDC Publishing, 1998. Usborne's Bible Tales Series. Grades K-3.

Retells the Bible story of David and Goliath. No reviews available. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Amery, Heather. The Good Samaritan. Designed by Maria Wheatley; illustrated by Norman Young. London: Usbourne, Tulsa, OK: EDC Publishing, 1998. Usborne Bible Tales Series. Grades K-3.

An illustrated version of the Bible story adapted especially for beginning readers. No reviews. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Amery, Heather. Joseph and His Amazing Coat. Designed by Maria Wheatley; illustrated by Noram Young. London: Usbourne, Tulsa, OK: EDC Publishing, 1997. Usbourne Bible Tales Series. Grades K-3.

An illustrated version of the Bible story adapted for beginning readers. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Amery, Heather. Moses in the Bulrushes. Designed by Maria Wheatley; illustrated by Norman Young. London: Usbourne, Tulsa, OK: EDC Publishing, 1997. Usbourne Bible Tales Series. Grades K-3.

An illustrated version of the Bible story adapted especially for beginning readers. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Amery, Heather. The Usborne Children's Bible. Illustrated by Linda Edwards; designed by Amanda Barlow; edited by Jenny Tyler. London: Usborne, Tulsa, OK: EDC, 1998. Grades K-3.

No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Anastasio, Dina. Joy to the World! : The Story of the First Christmas. Illustrated by Bettina Paterson. Grosset & Dunlap, 199; Platt & Munk, c1992. All Aboard Books Series. Grades K-3

Retells the story of the birth of Jesus. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Anderson, Joel. Jonah's Trash--God's Treasure. Illustrations by Joel Anderson and Abe Goolsby; photography by David Bailey. Nashville, TN: Tommy Nelson, 1998. Grades K-3.

A simple rhyming version of the Bible story in which Jonah has to be swallowed by a big fish and more before he learns to respect the commands of the Lord. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Baden, Robert. Caleb, God's Special Spy. Illustrated by Chris Wold Dyrud. pa. St. Louis, MO: Concordia Pub. House, 1993. DDC 220.9 Grades 3-4.

Rhyming text describes Caleb's mission into the Promised Land. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide

Barker, Dorothy O. A Little Book of Bible Stories. Illustrated by Cicely Mary Barker. New York: Warne, 1996. Grades 3-6.

Collection of favorite Bible stories adapted from the original volume written in 1929 by Dorothy Barker and illustrated by her sister Cicely Mary Barker. No review From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Beck, Susan Elizabeth. God Loves Me Bible. Illustrated by Gloria Oostema. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 1993. Grades K-3.

Simple, action-filled stories about the lives of 66 of the Bible's key people. No reviews. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Bessiere, Gerard. Jesus Sat Down and Said--. Illustrated by Christine Adam...[et al.]. Translated by Gwen Marsh. Mankato, Minn: Creative Education, 1997. Tales of Heaven and Earth Series.

A retelling of the parables told by Jesus Christ. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide

Blyton, Enid. The Baby in the Bulrushes. Illustrated by Stephanie Britt. Harvest House, 1997. Ages 4-8.

Retelling of the biblical story of the infant Moses and his preparation to lead the children of Israel out of bondage in Egypt.

Bogot, Howard and Bogot, Mary K. Seven Animal Stories for Children. Illustrated by Harry Araten. New York: Pitspopany, 1997. Grades K-3.

Collection of seven animal stories using Bible characters to teach lessons in respect, modesty, gratitude, friendship, responsibility, attitude, and honesty to children. Review source at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Brem, M. M. The Man Caught by a Fish : The Book of Jonah for Children. Illustrated by Jim Roberts. Concordia, 1967. Grades K-3.

A rhyming rendition of the biblical story of Jonah, the reluctant prophet. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Brenner, Barbara. Noah and the Flood. Illustrated by Annie Mitra. pa ed. Bantam Books, 1992. Bank Street Ready-to-Read Series Grades 2-3.

How Noah built the ark and saved specimens of the animals. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Brent, Isabelle. The Christmas Story from the King James Version. 1st ed. Dial Books, 1989. DDC 745.6 Grades 3-4.

Retells the Christmas story using words from the King James Version of the Bible, accompanied by the illustrator's illuminations. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide. Reviews at Amazon

Briscoe, Jill and Briscoe, Stuart. Paul Hits the Beach : --And Other Wild Adventures. Pictures and cartoons by Russ Flint; music by Larry Moore. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Books, 1997. Grades 3-6.

Retells stories from the New Testament about Peter, Paul, Timothy, James and John and accompanied by "Let's Pretend" stories, "Neat Facts," plays, and songs. Review source at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Brodsky, Beverly. The Story of Job. Retold and illustrated by Beverly Brodsky. New York: G. Braziller, 1986.

God tests Job's faith by letting terrible misfortunes befall him. Review source at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Brouwer, Sigmund. The Weeping Chamber. Word Pub., 1998. DDC 813/Fiction Grades YA.

Review source at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Brunelli, Roberto. A Family Treasury of Bible Stories : One for Each Week of the Year. Illustrated by Mikhail Fiodorov; translated from Italian by Lawrence Jenkens. H. N. Abrams, 1997. DDC Grades 3-4.

Presents fifty-two stories that retell the contents of the Old and New Testaments of the Douay version of the Bible. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Carlstrom, Nancy White. I Am Christmas. Illustrated by Lori McElrath-Eslick. Wm. B. Eerdmans Pub., 1995. Ages 4-8.

Retelling of the story of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus in simple lyrical prose. Reviews at Amazon

Caswell, Helen Rayburn. Parable of the Good Samaritan. Written and illustrated by Helen Caswell. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1992. Grades K-3.

Retells the parable. Review source at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Caswell, Helen Rayburn. Parables of Jesus : The Mustard Seed and Other Stories. Written and illustrated by Helen Caswell. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1998. Grades K-3.

A collection of stories that retell the parables from the Bible and help children learn the lessons of God. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Chorao, Kay. The Christmas Story. Adapted and illustrated by Kay Chorao. Holiday House, 1996. Grades K-3.

Retells the story of the birth of Jesus, the arrival of the three wise men, and the Holy Family's escape to Egypt. Adapted from the gospels of Luke and Matthew. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Cohen, Barbara. David. Clarion, 1995. Grades 5-9.

A retelling of the story of David, going beyond what is in the Bible to include today's knowledge of archaeology, history, etc. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Conteh-Morgan, Jane. Noah's Ark. Board Book ed. Grosset & Dunlap, 1994. Ages 4-8.

Collage folk art illustrates the story. Reviews at Amazon

Cook, Jean Thor. Jesus Calms the Storm : Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41, Luke 8:22-25 for Children. Illustrated by Chris Wold Dyrud. Concordia Publishing, 1994. Grades K-3.

A rhyming rendition of the biblical story in which Jesus calmed the storm as an illustration of faith for his disciples. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Cousins, Lucy. Noah's Ark. Thomas Nelson, 1999; Candlewick, 1993. Baby-preschool.

A retelling illustrated with childlike paintings. Reviews at Amazon. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Daniels, Patricia. Noah's Ark. Illustrated by Kathy Rusynyk. Time-Life Kids, 1995. Family Bible Time Series. Grades K-3.

A simple retelling of the Bible story in which Noah builds an ark and saves two of each kind of animal from the great flood. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

De Paola, Tomie. The First Christmas. Putnam, 1984. A Festive Pop-up Book Series Grades K-3.

Simple text and pop-up illustrations retell the story of the birth of Jesus. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

De Paola, Tomie. Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Holiday House, 1995. Grades 1-2.

A retelling of the story of Mary is divided into fifteen illustrated sections, that cover her childhood, betrothal to Joseph, visitation by the angel Gabriel, birth of Jesus, and witness to her son's ministry. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

De Paola, Tomie. The Miracles of Jesus. 1st ed. Holiday House, 1987. Grades 3-4.

Recounts the miracles performed by Jesus such as His calming of a storm, walking on water, and raising the dead to life. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

De Paola, Tomie. The Parables of Jesus. 1st ed. Holiday House, 1987. Grades 3-4.

An illustrated retelling of seventeen parables used by Jesus Christ in his teachings. Includes "The Good Samaritan," "The Lost Sheep," "The Laborers in the Vineyard," and "The Prodigal Son." From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

De Paola, Tomie. Tomie de Paola's Book of Bible Stories : New International Version. Putnams's/Zondervan, 1990. Grades 3-4.

Collection of Bible stories, from Creation to the Resurrection of Christ. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide. Reviews at Amazon. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

De Regniers, Beatrice Schenk. David and Goliath. Illustrated by Scott Cameron. Orchard Books, 1996. Ages 4-8.

Adapted from several books of the Bible. Reviews at Amazon. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Dede, Vivian Hughes. Jesus' First Miracle : John 2:1-11 for Children. Illustrated by Chris Wold Dyrud. Concordia Pub., 1990. Arch Book Series. Grades K-3.

A rhyming rendition of the biblical story of the wedding at Cana where Jesus performed His first miracle, turning water into wine. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Delval, Marie-Helene. Reader's Digest Bible for Children : Timeless Stories from the Old and New Testaments. Illustrated by Ulises Wensell. Westport, Conn: Reader's Digest Young Families, 1995. Grades 3-4.

Illustrated collection of Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Dunbar, Joyce. This Is the Star. Illustrated by Gary Blythe. Harcourt Brace, 1996. Ages 4-8.

Tells the story of the Nativity as a cumulative tale with magestic full-page oil paintings. Reviews at Amazon

The Easter Story : --According to the Gospels of Matthew, Luke, and John. Illustrated by Gennady Spirin. H. Holt, 1999. Grades 3-6.

Tells the Easter story by combining verses from the gospels of Matthew, Luke and John. Review sources from Follett's TITLEWAVE

Farnsworth, Bill. The Illustrated Children's Bible. Harcourt Brace & Co., 1993. Grades 3-4.

Stories from the Old and New Testaments with illustrations and additional background information. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide

Figley, Marty Rhodes. Mary and Martha. Illustrated by Cat Bowman Smith. Wm. B. Eerdmans Pub., 1995. Ages 4-8.

Retelling of the biblical tale of Mary and Martha. Review at Amazon Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Figley, Marty Rhodes. Noah's Wife. Illustrated by Anita Riggio and Cat Bowman Smith. Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1998. Ages 4-8.

Story of Noah told from his wife's point of view. Reviews at Amazon. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Figley, Marty Rhodes. The Story of Lydia. Illustrated by Anita Riggio. Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1998. All ages.

Introduces children to Lydia, the cloth and dye merchant who met two Christian missionaries named Paul and Silas, embraced their faith and offered her home as a place for worship. Review at Amazon

Figley, Marty Rhodes. The Story of Zacchaeus. Illustrated by Cat Bowman Smith. Eerdmans, 1995. Grades 1-2.

Zaccheus, disliked because he is a tax collector, is determined to see Jesus and the meeting changes his life. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide. Review at Amazon. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Fisher, Helen Dean. Animals of the Bible. Illustrated by Dorothy Lathrop. Reissue ed. Lippincott-Raven, 1987. Ages 4-8.

The very first recipient of the Caldecott Medal and still a beautiful book.

Fisher, Leonard Everett. David and Goliath. Holiday House, 1993. Grades 1-2.

Retells the biblical story. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Fisher, Leonard Everett. Moses : Retold from the Bible. Illustrated by Leonard Everett Fisher. Holiday House, 1995. Ages 4-8.

The life of the biblical prophet. Reviews at Amazon. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Fryar, Jane. Jesus Enters Jerusalem. Illustrated by Michelle Dorenkamp. Arch Book Series. Concordia Pub. House, 1993. [24p].

Rhyming text describes Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, stressing his willingness to die to save all people. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Fryar, Jane. Samuel and the Wake-up Call : 1 Samuel 1-3 for Children. Illustrated by Elizabeth Swisher. Concordia, 1994. Grades K-3.

A rhyming rendition of the biblical story of the prophet Samuel beginning with his parents' marriage and his birth to his first conversation with God. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Gaines, M. C. Picture Stories from the Bible : The Old Testament in Full-color Comic-strip Form. New York: Scarf Press, 1997. Grades 4-6.

Chief stories of the Old Testament retold in comic-strip style. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide

Gauch, Patricia Lee. Noah. Illustrated by Jonathan Green. Paper Star, 1999; Philomel, c1994. Ages 4-8.

A lyrical retelling of the story of Noah. Reviews at Amazon

Geisert, Arthur. The Ark. Houghton Mifflin, 1988. Grades 2-3.

Retelling of the story. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide

Gelman, Rita Golden. Queen Esther saves Her People. Illustrated by Frane Lessac. Scholastic, 1998. Grades K-3.

Retells the story of how a beautiful Jewish girl becomes Queen of Persia and saves her people. Purim. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Gleeson, Brian. The Savior Is Born. Illustrated by Robert Van Nutt. Rowayton, Conn.: Rabbit Ears Books, 1992. Grades 2-3.

Retelling of the events surrounding the birth of Jesus. Audio cassette version also available. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide or Amazon

The Golden Children's Bible : The Old Testament and the New Testament. Reissue ed. Golden Book, Western Pub., 1993, c1965. Grades 3-6.

Illustrated collection of stories retold from the Bible. No reviews. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Greene, Carol. The Queen Who Saved Her People : Book of Esther for Children. Illustrated by Jack Glover. Concordia, 1973. Arch Books Series. Grades K-3.

A rhyming rendition of the biblical story of Jewish Queen Esther, who saved her people from extermination. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Grindley, Sally and Barger, Jan. Bible Stories for the Young. Waukesha, WI: Little Tiger Pr., 1998. Ages 4-8.

Twenty of the best known Bible stories from the Old and New Testament. Review available at Amazon. Other reviw sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Hastings, Selina. The Children's Illustrated Bible. Illustrated by Eric Thomas and Amy Burch. DK Publishing, distributed by Houghton Mifflin, 1994. Grades 3-6

Bible stories retold especially for children. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide. Review source at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Hayward, Linda. Baby Moses. pa. ed. Random House, 1989. Grades 1-2.

Simple retelling of the story. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide. Reviewing sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Hayward, Linda. Noah's Ark. Illustrated by Amy Flynn. Board Book ed. Random House, 1993. Baby-preschool

Story in rhyming verse and colorful illustrations. Reviews at Amazon

Hayward, Linda. Noah's Ark. Illustrated by Freire Wright. Step into Reading Books Series. A Step 1 Book. Random House, 1987. Ages 4-8.

Story in verse. Reviews at Amazon. Also from Follett's TITLEWAVE

Head, Constance. The Man Who Carried the Cross for Jesus : Luke 23:26, Mark 15:21 for Children. Illustrated by Herb Halpern. Concordia, 1979. Grades K-3.

A rhyming rendition of the biblical story of Simon of Cyrene, the man who carried Christ's cross on the way to his crucifixion. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Heyer, Carol. The Easter Story. Nashville, Tenn.: Ideals Children's Books, 1990. Grades K-3.

A biography of Jesus Christ, focusing on the events of Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, the crucifixion, and the resurrection. Review source at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Mary. A First Bible Storybook. Illustrated by Julie Downing. DK, 1997. Grades K-3.

A collection of retellings of stories from the Old and New Testaments. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Hogrogian, Nonny. The First Christmas. 1st ed. Greenwillow, 1995. Ages 4-8.

A reverent retelling of the birth of Christ. Reviews at Amazon. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Horn, Geoffrey and Cavanaugh, Arthur. Bible Stories for Children. Illustrated by Arvis Stewart; edited by Maron L. Waxman. MacMillan, 1980. Grades 3-6.

Includes stories from both the Old and New Testaments. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Hutton, Warwick. Jonah and the Great Fish. Retold and illustrated by Warwick Hutton. Atheneum, 1983.

Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Picture Book, 1984.

Janisch, Heinz. Noah's Ark. Illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger; translated by Rosemary Lanning. North-South Books, 1997. Ages 4-8.

An unusual retelling of the story illustrated with watercolors. An ALA Notable/Best Books. Reviews at Amazon. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Jonas, Ann. Aardvarks, Disembark! Greenwillow Books, 1990; Puffin, 1994. Grades K-3.

After the flood, Noah calls out of the ark a variety of little-known animals, many of which are now endangered. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Jones, Jessie Orton. Small Rain : Verses from the Bible. Illustrated by Elizabeth Orton Jones. Viking, 1943.

1944 Caldecott Honor Book

Kassirer, Sue. Joseph and His Coat of Many Colors. Illustrated by Danuta Jarecka. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1997; Aladdin Paperbacks, 1997. Ready to Read, Level 1 Series. Ages 4-8.

Retelling of the tale of Joseph and his brothers. Reviews at Amazon. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Kessler, Brad. Moses in Egypt. [Includes sound disc] Illustrated by Phil Huling. Simon & Schuster, 1997. Rabbit Ears Books. Grades K-3.

Tells how Moses grew up in the Egyptian pharaoh's court, was chosen by God to be the leader of the enslaved Israelites, and called down plagues to convince the pharaoh to let the Israelites go free. Read by Danny Glover. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Kids' Life Application Bible : New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale, 1998. Grades 3-6.

A New Living Translation edition of the Bible with additional features including "Heroes and Villains" profiles, "I Wonder" question notes, "Amazing Facts" Scripture references, and "Sticky Situations" decision-making stories. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Knowlton, Laurie Lazzaro. The Nativity : Mary Remembers. Illustrated by Kasi Kubiak. Boyds Mill Press, 1998. Ages 4-8.

The story of the Nativity seen through Mary's eyes. Reviews at Amazon. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Kolbrek, Loyal. Zacchaeus : Luke 18:35-19:9. Illustrated by James Needham. Concordia, 1994. Grades K-3.

A rhyming rendition of the biblical story of the meeting of Jesus Christ with Zacchaeus, a very short tax collector who wanted to see Jesus. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Kramer, Janice. The Good Samaritan : Luke 10:25-37 for Children. Illustrated by Sally Mathews. Arch Books Series. Concordia Pub., 1964. Grades K-3.

A rhyming rendition of the Biblical story. [Parables] No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Kramer, Janice. The Princess and the Baby : Exodus 1:8-2:10 for Children. Illustrated by Sally Matthews. Concordia Publishing House, 1969. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Ladwig, Tim. Psalm Twenty-Three. Wm. B. Eerdmans Pub., 1997. Eerdmans Book for Young Readers Series. Ages 4-8.

Applies the message of the psalm to the lives of two African American children who are part of a loving family, yet live in a bleak city environment. Reviews at Amazon

Larsen, Carolyn. Heroes of the Bible. Illustrated by Dennis Edwards. New Kids Media, pub. in association with Baker Book House, 1998. Grades 3-6.

Retells stories of some of the heroes and villains of the Bible in cartoon style. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Larsen, Carolyn. Little Girl's Bible Storybook for Mothers & Daughters. Illustrated by Caron Turk. Grand Rapids, Mich.: New Kids Media in Association with Baker Book House, 1998. Grades 3-6.

A book designed for mothers and daughters that contains fifty stories based on the Scriptures, told from the point of view of the women who were involved; includes the stories of Adam and Eve, Moses, Noah and the Ark, and Mary and Joseph. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Le Tord, Bijou. God's Little Seeds : A Book of Parables. William B. Eerdmans, c1998. Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 1998. Grades K-3.

Focuses on the parables of the sower and of the mustard seed to demonstrate how God's little seeds can take root and grow in one's heart and life. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Le Tord, Bijou, ed. Sing a New Song : A Book of Psalms. Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1997. Ages 4-8.

Watercolor illustrations accompany these retellings of psalms arranged for daily reading. Reviews at Amazon

Little, Emily. David and the Giant. Illustrated by Hans Wilhelm. pa. ed. Random House, 1987. Preschool.

Simple retelling of the story of David and Goliath. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide

London National Gallery. The First Christmas. Simon & Schuster, 1992. DDC 755/.53/09407 Ages 4-8.

Text from the King James Version of the Bible, illustrated with reproductions of Renaissance paintings. Reviews at Amazon

Maier, Paul L. The Very First Christmas. Illustrated by Francisco Ordaz. Concordia, 1998. Grades K-3.

Examines the nativity story as the origin of Christmas, viewing it in both scriptural and secular contexts. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Mark, Jan. The Tale of Tobias. Illustrated by Rachel Merriman. Candlewick Press, 1996. Grades 1-2.

Tobias's dog tells what happened when he accompanied his master and a helpful stranger to a faraway city to get the money owed to Tobit, Tobias's blind father. Story selected from the Apocrypha. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Martin, Charles E. Noah's Ark. Retold by Lawrence T. Lorimer; illustrated by Charles Martin. Random House, 1978. Preschool.

Simple retelling of the story. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide

McCary, P. K. From Genesis to the Promised Land. Interpreted by P. K. McCary. African American Family Press, 1993. Black Bible Chronicles ; 1. Grades YA. [190p]

Interprets the stories of the New Testament into contemporary language for younger African-Americans. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

McCaughrean, Geraldine. God's People : Stories from the Old Testament. Illustrated by Anna C. Leplar. Margaret McElderry Books, 1997. All ages.

A retelling of many of the best-known Old Testament stories. Reviews at Amazon. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

McCaughrean, Geraldine. The Story of the Nativity. Conceived and illustrated by Ruth Wickings. Bantam Doubleday Dell, 1998. Grades K-3.

A retelling of the events leading up to the birth of Jesus Christ. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Metaxas, Eric. David and Goliath. [Kit] Written by Eric Metaxas; illustrated by Douglas Fraser. Simon & Schuster, 1996. Grades K-3. Book + 1 sound cassette.

Retells the Bible story of the shepherd boy who saved his people by killing a giant. "Rabbit Ears books"; Music by Branford Marsalis. Review source at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Miller, Calvin. My Son, My Saviour : The Awesome Wonder of Jesus' Birth. Illustrated by Ron DiCianni. Colorado Springs, CO: Chariot Victor Pub., 1997. DDC 813/Fiction Grades 3-6.

Presents the story of Jesus' birth as seen through the eyes of Mary. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

The Golden Children's Bible : The Old Testament and the New Testament. Reissue ed. Golden Book, 1993. DDC 220.9 Grades 2-3.

Illustrations and text introduce children to stories in the Bible. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide

Noah's Ark : Words from the Book of Genesis. Illustrated by Jane Ray. Puffin Books, 1998. Grades 3-6.

Biblical text and illustrations depict how Noah and his family were singled out by God to be saved from the great flood. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Nofziger, Harold Horst. And It Was Good : Text Based on the NRSV Bible. Illustrated by Harold Horst Nofsiger. Herald Press, 1993. All ages.

The creation story illustrated with paper cutouts. Reviews available at Amazon

Olive, Teresa. Three Men in the Fiery Furnace : Daniel 3 for Children. Illustrated by Arthur Kirchoff. Concordia, 1994. K-3.

Tells the Bible story of three men who were saved by the Son of God after they were thrown into a furnace for not worshipping a false god. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Osborne, Rick and Bowler, K. Christie. The Bible. Zondervan Pub. House, 1998. I Want to Know About Series. Grades 3-6.

Introduces the Bible, covering its major stories, favorite passages, how it was made, translated and preserved, and how to read, study, and apply its teachings. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Peale, Norman Vincent. Bible Stories. Illustrated by Janusz Grabianski. Millbrook Pr., 1995. Ages 9-12. [247p]

Pilling, Ann. The Kingfisher Children's Bible : Stories from the Old and New Testaments. Illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton. New York: Kingfisher Books, 1993. Preschool.

Nearly 100 stories from the Old and New Testaments. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Powers, John. Soul Saving Stories. Paulist Press, 1997. Grades YA.

Review source at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Precious Moments Bible Stories : --Old Testament. Baker Books, 1999. Grades K-3.

A collection of short Bible stories from the Old Testament, including those about Joseph, Moses, and Ruth. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Quattlebaum, Mary. Jesus and the Children. Illustrated by Bill Farnsworth. Time-Life Books for Children, c1995. All ages.

Three familiar stories from the Bible. Review at Amazon

Quere, France and Marsh, Gwen. Sarah, Who Loved Laughing. Illustrated by Dorothee Duntze. Mankato, Minn: Creative Education, 1997. Grades 3-4.

The story of Sarah, wife of Abraham, the man whom God promised to become father of a nation. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Ray, Jane. La Historia de Navidad : Segun los Evangelios de Mateo y Lucas. Spanish ed. Dutton Children's Books, 1991. Grades 1-2.

Illustrates the story of the birth of Jesus and its aftermath. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide. Review sources at Follett's Titlewave

Ray, Jane. Let There Be Light : Bible Stories. Illustrated by Jane Ray. Dutton, 1997. Ages 4-8.

Includes Noah's Ark; the Story of Christmas; and the Story of the Creation. Reviews at Amazon

Ray, Jane. Noah's Ark : Words from the Book of Genesis. Edited by Donna Brooks. 1st American ed. E. P. Dutton, 1990. All ages.

Based on the Authorized King James Version of the Bible. Illustrated with folk art. Reviews at Amazon

Ray, Jane. The Story of Christmas : Words from the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Reprint ed. Puffin Books, 1998; Dutton, 1991. Grades 2-3.

Illustrates the story of the birth of Jesus and its aftermath, adapted from the King James version of the Bible. Reviews at Amazon

Ray, Jane. The Story of the Creation : Words from Genesis. E. P. Dutton, 1993. All ages.

The King James version of Genesis is illustrated with brilliantly colored pictures that reveal each unfolding detail of God's plan and emphasize the divine mystery surrounding the beauty of nature. Reviews at Amazon. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Sanderson, Ruth. The Nativity : From the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Little Brown, 1996, c1993. Ages 4-8.

An illustrated version of the birth of Christ. Reviews at Amazon

Sanderson, Ruth. Tapestries : Stories of Women in the Bible. 1st ed. Little, Brown, 1998. Grades 2-3.

Presents 23 stories about women in the Old and New Testaments, including Eve, Rachel, and Ruth. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide. Review at Amazon. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Sattgast, L. J. The Rhyme Bible. Illustrations by Toni Goffe. Sisters, OR: Gold 'n' Honey Books, 1996. Grades K-3.

A collection of Bible stories in rhyme. Review source at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Schmidt, Gary D. The Blessing of the Lord: Stories from the Old and New Testaments. Illustrated by Dennis Nolan. W. B. Eerdmans, 1997.

Retells twenty-five Bible stories, exploring the point of view of the characters in each story. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Simon, Mary Manz. What Did Jesus Do?. Illustrated by Anne Kennedy. Nashville, TN: Tommy Nelson, 1998. Grades K-3.

Friendship; forgiveness; honesty; kindness/ trust; humility; thankfulness. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Smee, Nicola. The Christmas Story. Edited by Amy Cohn. Tupelo Books, 1994. Ages 4-8.

Easy to read retelling of the story of the birth of Jesus. Review at Amazon

Smith, Nora Archibald. Old, Old Tales From the Old, Old Book. Cassette Audio Book Contractors, 1995. Grades 3-6.

Following the King James version closely, this storyteller's Bible is written in simple language for children. Stories include: The Creation; The Garden of Eden; Cain and Abel; The Story of the Flood; and more. Read by Flo Gibson. Unabridged. (9 cassettes, 1 hr. 30 min each). From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide

Smith, Patricia T. The Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes. Illustrated by Kirsten Soderlind. Alexandria, VA: Time-Life Kids, 1996. Family Time Bible Stories Series. Grades K-3.

Tells about miracles performed by Jesus to show God's love: the feeding of the five thousand, followed by Jesus' walking on water. No review. From Follet's TITLEWAVE

Soderlind, Kirsten. The Miracles of Jesus. Illustrated by Kirsten Soderlind. Time-Life Books, 1997. Ages 4-8.

Simplified retellings focus on the love and kindness shown by God and Jesus. Review at Amazon

Spier, Peter. Noah's Ark. Reissue ed. Picture Yearling, 1992; Doubleday, c1977. Bantam Doubleday Dell Books for Young Readers, 1992. Ages 4-8.

A marvelously detailed rendition which received a Caldecott Award. Reviews at Amazon. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Schmidt, Gary D. The Blessing of the Lord : Stories from the Old and New Testaments. Illustrated by Dennis Nolan. Wm. B. Eerdmans Pub., 1997. Ages 9-12. [160p]

A retelling of twenty-five Bible stories, emphasizing the humanity of the characters. Review at Amazon

St. John, Patricia Mary. Stories That Jesus Told : The Parables Retold for Children. Ridgefield, CT: Morehouse, 1995. DDC 226.8 Grades 3-6.

Originally published in London: Candle Books, 1993. Presents eighteen parables of Jesus including the good neighbor. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Stoddard, Sandol. A Child's First Bible. Illustrated by Tony Chen. 1st ed. Dial Books for Young Readers, c1990. Grades 4-6.

An illustrated retelling of twenty-two stories from the Old Testament and seventeen from the New Testament. Also includes the story of the Maccabees. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide. Reviw sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Stories from the New Testament With Masterwork Paintings Inspired by the Stories. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1997. Grades 3-6.

Seventeen stories of the New Testament with paintings by artists including Botticelli, Rubens, and Titian. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Stories from the Old Testament : With Masterwork Paintings Inspired by the Stories. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1996. Grades 5-8.

Collection of well-known stories from the Old Testament, with illustrations by artists such as Raphael, Bruegel, and Rosselli. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Strong, Dina. Hosanna and Alleluia : Stories of Holy Week and Easter. Pictures by Donald Cook. Denver, CO: Spindle Press, 1997. Grades K-3 [Oversize Book]

Draws from the Gospels of Mark and John to retell three stories of Jesus' last days on Earth. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Strong, Dina. Many Miles to Bethlehem : Stories of Advent and Christmas. With pictures by Jenny Williams. Denver, CO: Living the Good News, 1996. DDC 232.9 Grades K-3.

Retells the events leading up to the birth of Jesus. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Thomas, Joan Gale. If Jesus Came to My House. Lothrop Lee & Shepard, 1985. Ages 4-8.

Offers the Golden Rule in concepts easily grapsed by small children and indirectly suggests some ways to carry them out. Readers' comments available at Amazon

Truitt, Gloria A. Noah and God's Promises : Genesis 6-9 for Children. Illustrated by Jules Edler. Concordia Pub., 1985. Arch Book Series. Grades K-3.

Tells the story of Noah and the ark God tol him to build. No review From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Tudor, Tasha. And It Was So : Words from the Scripture. Westminster John Knox Pr., 1996, c1988. Ages 4-8.

An illustrated version of some Bible verses, some of which have been adapted.

Vivas, Julie. The Nativity. Harcourt Brace, 1991, c1986. Ages 4-8.

Story of the birth of Jesus Christ is told with full-color illustrations and extracts from the King James version of the Bible. Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book [Picture Book] 1989; ALA Notable Book. Review at Amazon. Spanish language ed.: La Natividad. Harcourt Brace, 1994.

Vos, Catherine F. The Child's Story Bible. By Catherine F. Vos; revised by Marianna Catherine Vos Radius. Eerdmans, 1983, c1977. Grades 3-6.

Includes Old and New Testament stories retold for children. Review source at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Waldman, Sarah. Light : The First Seven Days. Illustrated by Neil Waldman. Harcourt Brace, 1993. All ages.

A simple adaption of the creation story from Genesis. Reviews at Amazon. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Wangerin, Walter. Mary's First Christmas. Illustrated by Timothy Ladwig. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan Pub., 1998. Grades 3-6.

Four readings based on the Christian narratives in the Bible in which the Blessed Virgin Mary tells her five-year-old son, Jesus, the story of his birth. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Warren, Mary Phraner. The Little Boat That Almost Sank : Matthew 14:22-33, Mark 6:45-51 for Children Illustrated by Kveta Rada. Concordia, 1965. Arch Books Series. Grades K-3

A rhyming rendition of the biblical story in which Jesus calms a storm. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Watson, Carol. First Bible Stories. Silver Press, 1996. Grades 1-2.

Simple retellings of Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide

Wells, Rosemary. Max's Christmas Dial Press. DDC Easy Ages 3 to

Wildsmith, Brian. Exodus. Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 1998. Grades K-3.

Describes how God sent Moses to lead his people out of slavery in Egypt and into the promised land of Canaan. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Winthrop, Elizabeth. He Is Risen : The Easter Story. 1st ed. Holiday House, 1985. Grades 3-4.

An adaptation of the Bible story of Christ's Crucifixion and Resurrection. From Baker & Taylor School Selection Guide. Review sources at Follett's TITLEWAVE

Yolen, Jane. The Prince of Egypt. Painted by Michael Koelsch. DreamWorks, Dutton Children's Books, 1998. Grades 3-6.

Recounts the Biblical story of Moses who discovers the truth about his origin and leads the Jews from slavery in Egypt. Based on the film, The Prince of Egypt. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

Ziefert, Allison. People of the Bible. Illustrated by Letizia Galli. Bantam Doubleday Dell, 1996. Grades K-3.

Fold-out pages illustrate six stories about important people in the Bible's Old Testament, telling of Moses, Sarah and Abraham, David and Goliath, Esther and Haman, Joseph and Miriam. No review. From Follett's TITLEWAVE

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