Children's Bibles

Catholic Cardlinks: Bible

Author(s): 
Thomas Craughwell
Number of pages: 
100 pages
Copyright: 
2007
Publisher: 
Our Sunday Visitor
Subject(s): 
Religion
Bible
Children's Bibles
Grade / Age level: 
Elementary
Review: 
Thomas Craughwell has a knack for informative yet captivating writing! This is a very nice first Bible for a beginning reader, and of course it could be read aloud as well. Each page has an illustration and a Bible verse in bold, ranging from Genesis to Revelation. I wish the illustrations were a bit more professional, and that the text agreed with the way the "card" pages turn: it is a bit awkward to flip the clunky volume from front to verse on each page. Mr. Craughwell's retelling of the biblical stories, however, makes up for these minor obstacles! Catholic Cardlinks: Bible could prove to be a valuable Bible stories option for your young elementary school student's curriculum.
Perspective: 
Catholic
Reviewed by: 
Ana Braga-Henebry
First reviewed: 
8-11-2007

Golden Children's Bible

Book cover: Golden Children's Bible
Author(s): 
Golden Books
Illustrator(s): 
Jose Miralles
Number of pages: 
510 pages
Copyright: 
1965
ISBN: 
9780307165206
Publisher: 
Golden Press
Binding: 
Sewn Hardcover
Subject(s): 
Children's Bibles
Review: 

I've come to understand why Laura Berquist recommends this bible for Kindergarten age children. It is quite faithful to the original stories and attempts nothing beyond telling the story. The colorful pictures are very intriguing to children and it provides a good means for familiarizing children with the Bible's basic stories. The full color pictures throughout are very nicely done and make it easier for young children to find particular stories on their own. Unfortunately, there are several important stories which are missing, including: Abraham sacrificing Isaac and the story of Tobias.

Reviewed by: 
Alicia Van Hecke
First reviewed: 
1998-99

New Catholic Picture Bible

Book cover: 'New Catholic Picture Bible'
Author(s): 
Fr. Lawrence Lovasik, S.V.D.
Number of pages: 
232 pages
Copyright: 
1988
ISBN: 
9780899424354
Publisher: 
Catholic Book Publishing Company
Binding: 
Sewn Hardcover
Subject(s): 
Children's Bibles
Bible Stories
Grade / Age level: 
Preschool
Elementary
Review: 

Father Lovasik includes many more stories in this work than Tomie de Paola's work. The pictures are more traditional (although not fine art), yet the stories are still short enough to make this a good choice for preschoolers as well. He explains parts of the Bible in light of our Catholic tradition within the story. For example, in the story "Jesus Appears to the Apostles" Fr. Lovasik explains what Jesus said to the apostles with the following quote:
"In these words Jesus gave the apostles the power to forgive sins, which He had promised them. This power Jesus wished to remain in His Church forever. The apostles passed it on to their successors–the bishops of the Catholic Church. This power is exercised by the priest in the Sacrament of Penance."
Some may appreciate his "additions" to the stories, others may find it a little confusing. The book also contains the Stations of the Cross and photos from the Holy Land.

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Perspective: 
Catholic
Reviewed by: 
Alicia Van Hecke
First reviewed: 
1998-99