A Curated List of Resources for a Kid’s Faith Formation

Stepping Stones to the Next Generation

401 years ago, the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock with dreams of what could be in the New World. William Bradford, the leader of that motley crew of dreamers wrote these words in his journal, Of Plymouth Plantation, a vision of what could be:

“We cherish a great hope and an inward zeal, of laying good foundations for the advance of the Gospel of the Kingdom of Christ to the remotest parts of the earth, even if we should be but stepping stones to others in the performance of so great a work.”

This is the calling for every Christian parents and grandparent — to lay a good foundation as stepping stones for the next generation.

So how do we become stepping stones? Where do we start?

With so many resources available these days, its easy to get lost in the options. However, we have been to the bookstores and done the heavy-lifting for you! Check out this curated list of resources and take a step today in becoming that stepping stone for your kids or grandkids.

Bibles for Kids

Consider these Bible’s that are geared toward children. These three suggestions provide a Bible for children as they grow from birth to their teenage years.

**The Beginners Bible**

**Ages: 0-4**
This Bible is geared toward babies and toddlers, taking children through key stories in Scripture. Examples include the story of Noah’s Ark, David and Goliath, as well as a detailed emphasis on various episodes in the life and ministry of Jesus.

**Adventure Bible: Early Readers**

**Ages: 5-10**
This Bible includes the complete New International Reader’s Version which is written at a third-grade reading level and based on the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version.

**Adventure Bible**

**Ages: 8-12**
Features and illustrations make reading the Bible engaging and fun for elementary aged children. Along the way they will meet all types of people, see all sorts of places, and learn all kinds of things about the Bible.

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**Ages: 4-10**
This innovative, interactive Bible storybook includes 145 stories with fresh illustrations and a “Christ Connection” feature showing kids how God’s plan for salvation through Jesus appears throughout the Bible.

Story of Scripture for Kids

Consider these books that give an interactive overview of the basic storyline of Scripture. These will help your kids (and you) understand, explain, and participate in the true story of the Bible and the world in deeper and richer ways.

Copy of Copy of Copy of Copy of Copy of Dark Explore Travel Magazine.jpg — **The Biggest Story ABC’s**

**Ages: 1-4**
*The Biggest Story ABC’s* is a board book to help toddlers make connections from Genesis to Revelation and from A to Z. Each page introduces a new letter of the alphabet retelling the biblical narrative in one continuous story.

Copy of Copy of Copy of Copy of Copy of Dark Explore Travel Magazine (1).jpg — **The Garden, Curtain, and Cross**

**Ages: 4-8**
Retelling the story of Scripture through a Bible overview, *The Garden, Curtain, and Cross* helps younger children discover that because of Jesus’ victory on the cross, an even better garden awaits us.

**The Biggest Story**

**Ages: 9-12**
*The Biggest Story* leads elementary-aged kids on an exciting, illustrated journey through the Bible, connecting the dots from the garden of Eden to Christ's death on the cross and ultimately to the new heaven and new earth.

**Jesus Storybook Bible**

**Ages: 3-12**
*The Jesus Storybook Bible* tells the Story beneath the stories, pointing to Jesus as Savior. From the OT through the NT, children will clearly see that Jesus is at the center of God’s great story of salvation—and at the center of their story too.

Systematic Theology for Toddlers

Consider these board books will engage toddlers and preschoolers to the basic Christian doctrines and beliefs in a way geared toward their early level of understanding and cognition.

**First Bible Basics**

**Ages: 0-4**
*First Bible Basic*s is a counting primer that features colorful, engaging artwork, while the 1-10 counting format reframes abstract, but vitally important biblical content in a way young children can understand and enjoy.

**Psalms of Praise**

**Ages: 0-4**
*Psalms of Praise* introduces children, from early infancy through elementary school, to the lyrical Scripture of the Psalms while illustrating how our everyday movements are actually postures of praise.

**From Eden to Bethlehem**

**Ages: 0-4**
Using colorful, engaging artwork, *From Eden to Bethlehem* introduces little ones to Jesus - from fall to prophecy to Incarnation - using the animals of the Bible to tell the story.

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**Ages: 0-4**
Using colorful, engaging artwork, *Jesus Heals* introduces little ones to different parts of the body through the healings Jesus performed, pointing to His ultimate miracle—healing our sin by His death on the cross.

Systematic Theology for Kids

Consider these books that will take kids on a journey into the orthodox beliefs of Christianity. These books will help them (and you) understand, explain and apply the basic beliefs and doctrines of Christianity.