It explains how life was 2000 years ago and gives all the background information that children love (maps, photos, very good drawings) whilst taking you through the Old and New Testament. Abraham, Moses, Joshua, David, John the Baptist, Jesus, and the Apostles are brought to life in a way even reluctant readers will enjoy. The one we had in the 80s had a red cover with The Picture Bible in embossed gold, and no artwork on the cover. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This gorgeously illustrated bible is centred around stories which explore themes of kindness and compassion.

The text has been beautifully rewritten in clear, engaging language especially for younger readers, and forms a delightful introduction to the Bible. The high quality of the writting, the background information and the pictures deserve a 5-star rating. Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime when you study these colourful maps and fun facts that will help you learn more about the people, places, and events you read about in your Bible. The stories are well written and the illustrations lovely, and there is a lot of background information. The classic stories are retold in simple, accessible language for children, while beautiful illustrations bring the words to life.The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.

There would be a double-paged massive picture, dark and gloomy and horrible, almost (but not) like a photo of what the actual scene would have been like. Raised in a family with a 50-year history of publishing Bibles and commentaries, she has an inherent wealth of knowledge and understanding of the gospel that is evident in her inspirational and melodic style of writing.The rich liturgies of the Old and New Testaments are brought to life with vivid portraiture and detailed factual explanation. I want to get hold of a copy of this bible I had as a kid as they just don’t make them like that any more. With nearly 300 full-page colour illustrations helping to tell the stories from the Old and New Testaments, this Bible is sure to win every child’s heart. An uplifting and wonderful collection, this title is the perfect first introduction to the Bible for young children. In this beautifully illustrated book, the story of Easter is retold for children in straightforward and accessible language - the final days that Jesus spent on earth, his betrayal and death, and his glorious resurrection.