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Read Aloud Bible Stories Volumes 1-5 by Ella K. Lindvall

by Ella K. Lindvall

Book Details

Publisher:Moody Publishers
Published:1995-03-09
Pages:160
Format:hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0802491278

Reading Info

Age Range:3-5

About This Book

"Read to me!" is a popular request parents hear from their children. How better to fulfill this wish than to read a Bible storybook written and illustrated just for kids? The award-winning Read Aloud Bible Stories series has delighted children, parents, and teachers for decades. Written by Ella K. Lindvall and illustrated by Kent Puckett, these timeless stories of the Bible are retold in clear, simple language children will enjoy and understand. And parents will appreciate the care taken to simp

Our Review

This five-volume collection presents foundational Bible stories through clear, simple language and gentle illustrations specifically designed for young listeners. Each story maintains biblical integrity while using vocabulary and concepts preschoolers can grasp, making complex narratives accessible. The rhythmic, read-aloud text invites participation, while the uncluttered artwork by Kent Puckett helps children visualize events without overwhelming them. Parents seeking a gentle introduction to scripture will find these volumes thoughtfully bridge the gap between ancient text and modern child.

What distinguishes this series is its remarkable respect for both the source material and its audience; these are not simplified parables but carefully retold accounts that preserve their spiritual weight. The consistent pacing and predictable structure across volumes provide comfort and familiarity, allowing children to build biblical literacy story by story. Families establishing bedtime rituals or classroom teachers introducing religious education will discover these stories become instant classics, requested again and again. The collection’s enduring appeal lies in how it plants early seeds of faith through stories that feel both timeless and immediate.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction