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4.0 out of 5 stars
Great first bible, March 1, 2010
This review is from: Read with Me Bible for Toddlers (Hardcover)
I read this with my daughter who has just turned 3 & she really enjoys it. We read it every night before she goes to sleep. It's simple, all the stories are simplified very well. I agree with the other review stating that the snake in the garden is never explained as Satan, etc. I really like how the death of Jesus is played out in this book. It shows that Jesus was whipped & received a crown of thorns without being graphic.
My biggest complaint with this book would be during the story of Noah, it's telling how the last animal boarded the ark & the rain began to pour, but the words are on the wrong pages of the pictures. So when I get to that part, I have to read the right side page first while pointing to the left page pictures, and then the left page words while pointing to the right page pictures, if that makes sense.
Other than that, I love this book. I would suggest it to anyone who has young children. It's a good buy.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
FABULOUS Illustrations!, October 7, 2009
This review is from: Read with Me Bible for Toddlers (Hardcover)
If you're looking for a Bible storybook with simple stories and terrific illustrations, look no further than the Read with Me Bible for Toddlers by Doris Wynbeek Rikkers.
Dennis G. Jones' illustrations are what make this book outstanding. Not only are they full of fun details, but Jones' style is stylized, making Jesus (for example) look like a superhero from The Incredibles. They bring great life to the book.
The stories themselves are told in a simple fashion. We have the story of creation; the fall; Noah and the ark; baby Moses and Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt; Jericho; David and Goliath; Daniel and the lion's den; Jonah; Jesus' birth; Jesus and John the Baptist; Jesus calming the storm; the parable of the good Samaritan, the lost son, and the lost sheep; the story of the ten lepers; Jesus with the children; Jesus' death and resurrection; and Jesus' acent into Heaven with a promise of sending that he will return again.
What I Like: I love, love, love the illustrations. They are different and fun for both kids and parents. Overall, this is a delightful book that illicited many responses from my four year old. For example, she laughed and told Jonah he was naughty as he was swallowed by the big fish, and sighed with happiness as I read her the section about Jesus loving the little children.
I also like how some sections of the Bible are summarized. For example, in the section mentioning the Jews wandering in the desert for 40 years, we see a board game-like illustration, complete with dashed movement marks and little sections showing people gathering manna, chasing quail, worshiping a golden calf, etc.
What I Dislike: While I think the writing in this book is generally good, I have a few problems with cit. For example, the snake in the Garden of Eden is never described as being Satan. In addition, sometimes things or people are mentioned, but no explanation is given. For instance, in the story of Jericho, the ark of the covenant is mention - but going by this book alone, we have no idea what it is. In the story of Jesus praying in the garden, Judas is mentioned - but once again, going by this book alone, we have no idea who he is. In addition, we never see Mary meeting with an angel to tell her she's giving birth to the Savior.
Overall Rating: Despite these flaws, the illustrations in this book are so exceptional this might be my favorite pick for a Bible storybook for toddlers. I give it a rating of Very Good.
Kristina Seleshanko
Managing Editor
Christian Children's Book Review
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5.0 out of 5 stars
illustrations are great, February 3, 2012
This review is from: Read with Me Bible for Toddlers (Hardcover)
This Bible has the best nontraditional illustrations, bringing imagination and life to all of God's word. Adults will enjoy the way it is written along with the pictures and expressions on the faces. So far this is our favorite kid Bible. The size is just perfect for toddlers to carry around, not too bulky or heavy-a very fun Bible, while not compromising the accuracy of God's word.
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