This gorgeously illustrated bible is centred around stories which explore themes of kindness and compassion. The Dorling Kindersley retellings are not only short and elegant to read, but unfamiliar items are illustrated and explained right on the page.

Written in conjunction with educators, scholars, and religious advisors, Old and New Testament tales including the Birth of Jesus, Jacobs Ladder, Noahs Ark, and the Resurrection fill this little book thats perfect for sharing with loved ones. DS aged 11 is enjoying RE at school and we’ve been discussing bible stories, particularly the creation myths at the beginning. Raised in a family with a 50-year history of publishing Bibles and commentaries, she has an inherent wealth of knowledge and understanding.The stories are well written and the illustrations lovely, and there is a lot of background information. I was taken to church as a child, was bought a bible and read it again and again, so my knowledge of the bible is good. This Bible also gives the child the feel of the times, like showing plants, utencils, and statues that are mentioned in the story.

This wonderful Bible is written in straightforward and engaging language and is filled with beautiful and imaginative illustrations. One great difficulty in reading Bible stories to children is the wealth of unfamiliar things, ideas, and terms. This Bible has translated God's word into story-like form for children, but it is easy to find the Book/Chapter reference from the Bible. Important quotations from the King James Bible are included with useful references to chapter and verse.From the Creation to the early days of the Church, with lovely full color illustrations throughout the book these stories of God’s power, love, and mercy will engage and inspire children of any age.