100 Bible Stories, 100 Bible Songs by Stephen Elkins, Illustrations by Tim O’Connor

 

As a Christian parent, I think that one of the most important things that we can do for our children is to instill in them a love for the Lord and His Word.  100 Bible Stories, 100 Bible Songs is an excellent resource for parents and children for just that purpose. 

Stephen Elkins has created a collection of short and succinct Bible stories while also giving a good representation of many of the most important biblical truths, complete with just enough details for your young child.  Each story concludes with a valuable application.  Tim O’Connor’s illustrations are adorable and the songs (sung by children) that accompany each story are catchy tunes that stay in your head and can be remembered for years to come, teaching biblical truths in memorable ways.  My 4-year old son was singing along by the 5th track!

Although this book is not meant to be a stand-alone Bible for your child, it is a wonderful introduction to God’s Word and can be used as a springboard for deeper discussion and further reading from the Bible, as each page contains the reference from which the story was taken.  This book is geared towards children 4-8 years old, although, I believe it can be used for children as young as 2, and I highly recommend it.

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