Ages 4-8 Books

The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name

Sally Lloyd-Jones

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Total reviews: 104 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Wonderful book 5 out of 5 stars.
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I read this with my children as a devotional and we all enjoy the illustrations and the poetic approach. At their young ages, what I hope most to impress on them is the reality of God's unconditional love, and this book is a beautiful way to do that.

The best storybook ever! Wise & satisfying purchase! Magnificent. 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book is an awesomely written and illustrated book. The pictures are beautiful and interesting. I am engrossed in the stories and dare I repeat the pictures. The pictures are intricately weaved with the story and are almost one with the writting. My husband reads them to our son on Sunday morning and I read them at bedtime. I am very happy with this purchase!
Sincerely, Tracie Altland

Wonderful, loving storybook Bible! 5 out of 5 stars.
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We have now read through this Bible 5 times with my now 6 year old son. We gave it to him when he was 4, and he has asked--more like begged--to read a story from it each and every night since then.
This is the most loving, gently written children's story book Bible that I have ever come across. They are all written in a way that a child can relate to and understand. And I love that at the end it really does bring it back around to Christ's love for us.
Even as an adult, there have been many stories that I have read my son, and ended with a teary eye, as my heart connects to the message, and I feel I have really "grasped" something for the first time in reading it. Well done!!!

Editorial Review:

In The Jesus Storybook Bible, every story whispers his name. It tells the story beneath all the stories in the Bible.

The Berenstain Bears and the Golden Rule (Berenstain Bears®)

Michael Berenstain

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Golden Rule, Manners! 4 out of 5 stars.
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Reviewed by Evan Weldon (age 6) for Reader Views (10/08)

"The Berenstain Bears and the Golden Rule" by Mike Berenstain is a book about the importance of treating other people nicely. In the story a new girl comes to the Bear Country School. Nobody plays with her because she has pigtails, funky glasses, plain-old braces and clothes that nobody considers cool. Then Sister Bear remembers how Queenie used to leave her out and tease her about her clothes and hair bow. So Sister Bear decides to invite her to play and has a lot of fun.

I was disappointed that there was no poem in the front of the book like in most Berenstain Bears books. There are some activities in the back of the book that I enjoyed. One of the activities is to talk about a time that someone treated you in a way you didn't like. Another activity is to draw a hopscotch frame with chalk and play it with a friend.

I would recommend "The Berenstain Bears and the Golden Rule" by Mike Berenstain to people who like being nice. I would also recommend this book for people who are mean and need to learn how to be nice.

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When Sister Bear receives a locket for her birthday with the Golden Rule inscribed on it, she wonders what the verse means. And although Mama Bear explains it, it isn’t until she befriends a lonely newcomer at school that she understands what the rule looks like in action.

The Chronicles of Narnia Pop-up: Based on the Books by C. S. Lewis (Narnia)

C. S. Lewis

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Total reviews: 38 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

The Chronicles of Narnia, pop-up book 5 out of 5 stars.
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What a delightful work of art. The mechanics and cut out art work are superb. One must understand that the pop up book depecits all the stories within Narnia. If you have the complete series as shown on BBC or have read all 3 stories by C.S. Lewis then you will be able to relate to each page. Walt Disney has only released one movie "The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe" so one can only connect the first pages of the book to the movie. But even if you have never seen any part or read C.S. Lewis books, this is wonderful pop up book to own. I bought one for my granddaughter and one for me.

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C. S. Lewis's classic Narnia books spring to life in the hands of award-winning paper engineer Robert Sabuda. Each of the seven books in the series has its own pop-up spread rendered in spectacular detail with stunning special effects. Experience a different adventure from Narnia on every spread in this beautiful addition to the Narnia library—sure to enchant fans of both C. S. Lewis and Robert Sabuda.

The Berenstain Bears Say Their Prayers (Berenstain Bears®)

Michael Berenstain

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Nice but wordy! Not as prayerful as I had expected. 2 out of 5 stars.
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I bought this looking for good bedtime stories for my son. I might not have bought it had I looked at it in a store. The pictures are wonderfully familiar but the story lacked umph! Borrow it from the library if you must!

A better productThe Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name

Now this is a wonderful read and there are plenty of stories!

A Helpful Book 5 out of 5 stars.
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This story about prayer is a positive and interesting look at the importance and meaning of prayer in everyday life. It deals with the common practice of praying as part of youth sports activities and gives a thoughtful take on this issue. It will be appreciated by parents and children alike.

Editorial Review:

Although saying bedtime prayers is a habit in the Bear household, Brother Bear isn’t sure why they do it. But when he sees a friend on his baseball team praying at the game, he decides to try it himself. Things don’t work out as he expects though, and Brother Bear learns that although prayers are always answered, they aren’t always answered as we expect.

God Gave Us You

Lisa Tawn Bergren

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A beautiful answer; God Gave Us you! 5 out of 5 stars.
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God Gave Us You is a beautiful moving story. The best children's book I have come across.

It begins with one simple question from a little cub "Mama, where did I come from?"

Mama Bear then begins to explain in a gentle loving way her progression of pregnancy up until the moment little bear was placed in her arms; each page ending with the beautiful answer of "God Gave Us You".

The use of the phrases such as "my special child", "even the angels celebrated for us", "we wouldn't trade you for the world", all reassure the child of how much she is truly loved.

My daughter is 3 years old and knows the words by heart, as do I. I could read it with my eyes closed, and often do.

I am so thankful to have found this book; a story both child AND parent will truly enjoy.

I HIGHLY recommend this book and the spin-offs. We also enjoy "God Gave Us Two", and "God Gave Us Christmas". LOVE!

Editorial Review:

When a charming polar bear cub climbs into bed one night, she asks her Mama a very important question--one that little "human cubs" often wonder about, too: "Where did I come from?"

As Mama bear tucks her youngest cub under the quilts, she gently, tenderly, and reassuringly communicates the message loving parents everywhere (bears and non-bears alike) want their little ones to hear: "We wanted you very, very much, and we are so very glad because--"God gave us you."

Perfect for bedtime, naptime, storytime or anytime, God Gave Us You provides a valuable opportunity to build children's self-esteem every day and assure each one that he or she truly is a welcomed, precious, and treasured gift from the Lord.

Room for a Little One: A Christmas Tale

Martin Waddell

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Total reviews: 21 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Beautiful Book 3 out of 5 stars.
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This book is beautifully illustrated. The simple story has enough repetition for little ones to quickly start reading aloud with you. The story of love, acceptance, and putting others first told in this book is heartwarming and delightful.

Room for a Little One 5 out of 5 stars.
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I fell in love with the illustrations. Especially the animal's eyes. Peace and love permeate each scene. Beautiful way to tell the Christmas story.

Room for a Little One 4 out of 5 stars.
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This is a sweet book for a little one. It tells the story of Jesus's birth in a way that someone very young can understand. The picture illustrations are so beautiful, they almost tell the story themselves. A great way to introduce a child to the real meaning of Christmas and certainly a book for them to read over and over every year.

Great Book 5 out of 5 stars.
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My 2 yr loved this for christmas. Just long enough for a short attention span. Illustrations are beautiful.

A Retelling of the Christmas Story for Both Children and Adults 5 out of 5 stars.
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Often we forget that the innkeeper who allowed Mary and Joseph to use his stable did so from kindness, not from dismissal, or meanness as is sometimes depicted. Both the innkeeper and his ox, Kind Ox, give all that they have to give in that moment, just the warmth of a humble stable. As the ox rests in his stable one cold winter night, one by one he sees a stray animal weary with cold, and Kind Ox (The Holy Spirit) invites them to spend the night in his shelter, where there is no fear, only warmth, peace and love. The night wears on and eventually the tired donkey carrying Mary comes to the stable and is entreated to come inside, since "There's always room for a little one here."

This beautiful book reminds us that Our Lord works miracles through even the humblest, as Kind Ox displays the great love of the Holy Spirit, a love that is a foretaste of Heaven. The illustrations have that golden glow and hazy dreamlike quality that give the art a timeless feeling. A retelling of the Christmas story that both a little one and an adult will enjoy and ponder upon.

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That cold winter's night,

beneath the star's light...

...a Little One came for the world.

The Berenstain Bears: God Loves You! (Berenstain Bears®)

Michael Berenstain

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Enjoyable 3 out of 5 stars.
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I enjoyed this book. I bought it for bedtime story time even though I do not think my son will repeatedly request this book.

A Beautiful Story 5 out of 5 stars.
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A very nice story reassuring children that God loves them even when they may feel that they don't really deserve it. A useful book for early childhood Christian education.

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Brother and Sister Bear learn an important lesson about God's love.

Princess & the Kiss: A Story of God's Gift of Purity

Jennie Bishop

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Total reviews: 65 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

8 yr old loves it 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is a beautiful story with beautiful illustrations. My 8 yr old loves it. A very good story of a princess who saves her purity for the right man and for marriage. I will use this for many years to encourage my daughter to do the same.

Great Book 4 out of 5 stars.
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This is a good book on preserving yourself for your husband. My 4 year old understood the "princess getting married" part, but the importance of "the kiss" went over her head. My 8 year old understood the entire book, but it seemed a little "babish" for her. I think this book is more geared for ages 5-7. Great book though!

Editorial Review:

A loving king and queen present their daughter with a gift from God - her first kiss - to keep or to give away. The wise girl waits for the man who is worthy of her precious gift. Where is he and how will she ever find him? The surprising answer in this marvelous parable will touch the heart of parent and child alike.The Princess and the Kiss beautifully portrays the ageless message that "love... comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith" (1 Timothy 1:5 NIV)

My ABC Bible Verses: Hiding God's Word in Little Hearts

Susan Hunt

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Total reviews: 32 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Not sure if it is age appropriate 2 out of 5 stars.
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My four year old boy and I read this for homeschooling. I do not think he is really understanding the devotions. They say it is for 4 year olds but I think it will be a few years before he will be able to comprehend the contents.

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Thy Word have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against thee. --Psalm 119:11

Knowing the Bible can help you know God better. Here is a colorful, story-filled way for even the youngest child to take God's Word to heart--and learn the alphabet too!

Presented in an easy-to-use story format that applies individual Bible verses to real-life situations, this illustrated book for 3- to 7-year-olds is perfect for reading to your children or grandchildren, and great for use in churches, Christian schools, Bible clubs, or home schools. It can also be easily adapted for family devotions with young children.

The ABCs are building blocks to your child's formal education. And these verses are the building blocks of the soul--the building blocks that can lead to eternal life.

You Are Special (Max Lucado's Wemmicks)

Max Lucado

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Touching story, not just for children. 5 out of 5 stars.
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Max Lucado has an touched a nerve with his delightful stories. This book reaches the heart of all of us.
We all want to know our worth. This beautifully written and illustrated story reminds us that we are all of infinite worth, in the eyes of our creator.

Editorial Review:

Every day the small wooden people called Wemmicks do the same thing: stick either gold stars or gray dots on one another. The pretty ones--those with smooth wood and fine paint--always get stars. The talented ones do, too. Others, though, who can do little or who have chipped paint, get ugly gray dots. Like Punchinello.

In this heartwarming children's tale from the best-selling pen of author Max Lucado, Eli the woodcarver helps Punchinello understand how special he is--no matter what other Wemmicks may think. It's a vital message for children everywhere: that regardless of how the world evaluates them, God cherishes each of them, just as they are.

This tale originally appeared within one of the chapters in the award-winning children's bestseller Tell Me the Secrets.