My First Hands-On Bible [Hardcover]

Group Publishing (Producer), Tyndale (Producer)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 25, 2011 | Age Range: 3 - 6 years

My First Hands-On Bible is the preschooler version of the popular Hands-On Bible, which has sold over a half million copies. Jesus taught with hands-on lessons and illustrations; My First Hands-On Bible uses the same experience-based learning to communicate God's Word in an active, understandable way. My First Hands-On Bible is a fun and simple yet meaningful way to engage preschool, pre-K, and K children (ages 3-6) with the Bible while helping them build a solid faith foundation. Each lesson focuses on a specific Bible point through a variety of activities in order to reinforce and help young children remember the stories and lessons. Using common household items, you can help your children have a "hands-on" learning experience while engaging them in 85 key stories from the Bible. My First Hands-On Bible doesn't just retell the Bible stories; it also includes actual Scripture from the easy-to-understand and easy-to-read Holy Bible, New Living Translation. In addition to the stories and activities, there are fun illustrations, prayers, and a special Jesus Connection feature.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

The Bible young children can really get their hands on!

Go from just reading the Bible with your kids to experiencing it! My First Hands-On Bible does what no other Bible can—it brings the Bible to life with fun activities and games that tie directly to the Bible stories.

My First Hands-On Bible features

• 85 exciting Bible stories from the clear and easy-to-understand New Living Translation
• “Jesus Connections” to help kids see Jesus throughout the Bible
• Colorful, original illustrations
• Exciting activities and top-notch games created by the people who brought you the award-winning Hands-On Bible curriculum

With My First Hands-On Bible, kids will get into the Bible, and the Bible will get into their hearts, giving them a priceless foundation of faith in God.

Product Details

• Age Range: 3 - 6 years
  
• Hardcover: 416 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale Kids (July 25, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1414348304
• ISBN-13: 978-1414348308
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 0.9 x 8.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (88 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #41,607 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #56 in Books > Children's Books > Religions > Christianity > Bible

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This Bible makes the stories and messages memorable for kids! September 8, 2011

By andrea martin

Format:Hardcover

Length: 6:25 Mins

My kids (ages 3 & 7) have really enjoyed reading through this Bible. This weekend we read the story about Jesus calming the storm when the disciples were in the boat. My kids loved the activities that went with the story. I wanted to show how fun and easy it is to use. Here is a video of my kids and I going through one of the short stories. As you can see, we had a lot of fun !!!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars My First Hands-On Bible August 2, 2011

By Daniel Butcher

Format:Hardcover

My First Hands-On Bible is a preschool targeted Bible story compilation using the New Living Translation. The Bible translation is abridged but is not revised for children, so the editors recommend stopping and discussing complicated words when necessary. Each story is about 3-5 pages long and is accompanied by illustrations that children can understand. Additionally each story includes cues and activity suggestions that help engage children in the story with actions to perform, like saying a work or pretend playing an action. Additionally, each story is followed by a short prayer, questions suitable for preschool and short activities. The text does not include all of the Bible, but selected stories from both the Old and New Testament.

Overall, this Bible is very appropriate for preschoolers. The NLT translation does not speak down to them, but provides them a piece of text that their parents could easily be reading in their own Bibles. I used this Bible with my church's preschool classroom and found that children stayed engaged as I read the story thanks to the brief activities interjected into the text. Additionally afterwards they stayed on task, and had fun, as we did things seven times in celebration of Naaman's cleansing. And each child remembered, thanks to that activity, that Naaman washed in the Jordan seven times as they were released their parents. I'm very impressed with the post lesson activities and am seriously considering using this Bible with preschooler's long term. My only complaint, which another children's worker had to point to me, is the illustrations. The illustrations of people are exclusively Caucasian, and I wish they showed the greater diversity of God's people. But despite this complaint I would easily consider adopting this text in my ministry.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Bible Story Book October 30, 2011

By Jeff Ratzlaff

Format:Hardcover

I will say that I personally am really impressed by this Bible Story Book.

My children just love this reading stories from this book.

This book if perfect for Preschoolers my 3 and 5 year olds really enjoy it. My 8 year old also enjoys the stories as well.

The stories are easy to read and understand with many important lessons to learn.

I loved how bright, colorful and child friendly the pictures are.

The lessons are short and keep childrens attention.

The stories are from the actual Bible Texts frin the New Living Translation.

Texts are abidged however they are not made childish. These are great for adults to read as well as children.

At the end of each story there is prayer as well as some practical lessons and activity ideas.

This book would also make a great gift for a young child or a Baby Shower.

I received this book free from the publisher for my honest opinion.'