NIrV Kids Study Bible, Revised [Hardcover]

Joel Tanis (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up

The bestselling NIrV Kids' Study Bible starts early readers off right reading and studying God's Word. This colorful, easy-to-read edition engages kids with its winsome combination of full-color artwork by Joel Tanis and complete NIrV text. And kids will love the simple, fun study aids, designed to help youthful minds explore the Bible in a way that makes it stick. 'Check It Out' helps kids imagine what it was like to live in the times of Moses, David, Jesus, and Paul. 'Brain Game' challenges them with fun questions that bring key Bible truths home. There's plenty more besides, all designed to make Bible study something children love, learn from, and keep as a lifelong habit. With its vivid, full-color pictures and simple language, the bestselling NIrV Kids' Study Bible is the perfect way to get early readers digging into God's Word for the first time. This Bible uses the complete text of the New International Reader's Version (NIrV---the NIV for kids!), written at a third grade reading level. Features include: * Check It Out: sketches and descriptions of what life was like in Bible times * Brain Game: questions to help kids remember important Bible themes * Soak It up: key verses highlighted for kids to memorize * Book Introductions: brief overviews of each book with an outline of key events * Full-color pages illustrated by artist Joel Tanis bring Bible characters and events to life. * Single-column format for easy reading

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

How can small readers build big faith? By using the study Bible made just for kids. It's perfect for young hearts who want to discover what the Bible is all about--the people, places, and events it contains, what it teaches, and how to obey it. The NIrV Kids' Study Bible features the complete, revised New International Reader's Version, an accurate, easy-to-read children's translation drawn from the best-selling New International Version. The short, simple words and sentences make this translation ideal for beginning readers. But the NIrV Kids' Study Bible is more than easy reading. It offers introductions to the books of the Bible, full-color artwork, Life in New TestamentTimes study feature, Look at This notes that describe tools and objects of the Bible, Think About This study questions, Remember This memory verses, and a Bible dictionary--all in one attractive study Bible created especially for a grade three reading level and up. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From the Back Cover

NIrV—New International Reader’s Version® • The easiest translation for kids based on the most read, most trusted NIV • Written at a third grade reading level, the NIrV translation uses simple, short words and sentences that are easy for kids ages 6-10 to understand • Great for beginning readers, first-time Bible readers, and readers for whom English is a second language

This revised edition of the best-selling NIrV Kids’ Study Bible uses the complete text of the New International Reader’s Version® (NIrV—the NIV for kids!™) written at a third grade reading level. The single-column format, for easy reading, makes this a perfect first study Bible for young readers. A new interior design, updated study helps, and twenty-four, kid-friendly, full-color tip-in pages by artist Joel Tanis are great for keeping kids ages six to ten engaged in a time of personal Bible study. Features include: • "Check It Out": line art sketches and descriptions of what life was like in Bible times • "Brain Game": questions that help kids remember Bible themes • "Soak It Up": key verses are highlighted for kids to memorize • Book introductions: brief overview of each book with an outline of key events • Single-column format with multi-color interior

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 1824 pages
• Publisher: Zonderkidz; Revised edition (January 20, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 031070801X
• ISBN-13: 978-0310708018
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,987 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #36 in Books > Children's Books > Literature & Fiction > Religious Fiction > Christian
  • #55 in Books > Children's Books > Religions > Christianity

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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Our choice for a gift bible, April 30, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: NIrV Kids' Study Bible Revised (Hardcover)

My church has been giving the NIV New Adventure Bible as a presentation bible for our new 1st graders. Recent revisions of that edition sent us looking for a new choice. We like this one. The NIrV text is good for this age group. The art is colorful and appealing - drawn to look like children's art. There are no fantasy cartoons which confuse children in the one book they ought to be able to trust as "true." This edition is a good 2nd choice for us.

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First true study bible I've seen for children, February 5, 2005

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Harold McFarland (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NIrV Kids Study Bible, Revised (Big Ideas Books) (Paperback)

More than just another NIRV children's Bible from Zondervan this is truly a study Bible for the young. One of the unique features is a lot of bright pictures that appear to be drawn by children. With a very brief introduction before each book, questions scattered throughout to encourage children to think about the lessons behind the stories, and lots of other features it is an excellent choice for children. The Bible ends with a section on life in the New Testament times and a small dictionary.

The only thing I don't like is the placement of the various pictures. For example the pictures of Jesus walking on the water and Peter's vision are both in the pages of the book of Jeremiah. Likewise Zacchaeus Climbing the tree is in the pages of Ezekiel. This can be confusing to a child when the pictures are in the wrong books. Even with this caveat it is more than just a readable children's Bible, it teaches children how to study, think about what they have read, and find additional information using the dictionary. The Kids Study Bible: New International Readers Version is highly recommended as a first Study Bible for young children.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Children's Bible!, January 18, 2007

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C. L. Miller "mom to boys" (Midwest) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NIrV Kids Study Bible, Revised (Hardcover)

This NIrV Bible has been a great addition to our household. It is very easy to understand without changing the stories or context whatsoever. The pictures are unobtrusive, and additional facts and information are scattered throughout. The print is neither too large, nor too small. Amazon lists this version for ages 4-8, but I have to admit, I enjoy reading it. I think it can easily appeal to older kids as well. Having grown up with the King James Version, I find this Bible to help me better understand all of those little "hmmm, what exactly does that mean?" type questions. I wish I had had something like this when I was growing up. It helps make the Bible much more understandable. This makes a wonderful introduction to the Bible for small children, and helps older kids get a better understanding and handle on some of the more difficult to comprehend parts.