I recently read two very interesting articles by David A. Shaw discussing how children’s story Bibles work and also providing a framework for evaluating them. The articles are excellently written and should be read by every parent or teacher who uses/reads these books to kiddos. One of the results of the articles is that I now realize a level of depth to the children’s story Bibles that we own and read. There is more to them than I first supposed.

Here are links to the articles (can be read for free over at Themelios):

• Telling the Story from the Bible? How Story Bibles Work (Themelios 37:2)
• Telling the Story from the Bible? (Part 2): Reviewing the Big Picture Story Bible and The Jesus Story (Themelios 38:1)

Speaking of children’s literature…there are some fantastic family titles being released soon. Here is a sample of some theologically rich children’s pieces on pre-order:

• The Ology: Ancient Truths, Ever New

This is what you get when you combine a systematic theology and a children’s storybook. It’s a brilliant idea!

• The Biggest Story: How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Garden

The illustrations alone make this book worth it, not to mention the focus on the grand narrative of Scripture!

• God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies

There is an important message here, especially relevant for kiddos growing up in this generation!