Kids Bible
For Parents and Teachers
How the Kids Bible works, reading plans, lesson guides and honest notes on the harder passages.
Guides
ParentsHow to use the Kids BibleWhat the Kids Bible is, how the reading levels work, and how "Read the Story" differs from "Read the Bible".ParentsChoosing a reading levelHow to pick between Early learners, Growing readers and Bible explorers, and why one label never fits every child.ParentsReading with children aged 4 to 6Simple ways to share the Early learners stories: read aloud, look at the picture, ask one question.ParentsHelping growing readers (7 to 9)Ways to use passage references, word taps and simple activities with children who are reading on their own.ParentsBible explorers (10 to 12)How older children can use the notes, glossary and facts to explore the Bible more deeply.ParentsTalking about hard parts of the BibleSome Bible stories include death, violence or injustice. How the Kids Bible handles them, and how to talk about them with children.TeachersFamily reading plan: Creation to the Promised LandA thirteen-week sequence through Genesis, Exodus and Joshua.TeachersFamily reading plan: Judges, kings and exileA thirteen-week sequence from Deborah to Jonah.TeachersFamily reading plan: The life of Jesus and the early churchA fourteen-week sequence through the Gospels and Acts.TeachersLesson guide: The Christmas storyA one-session plan using The Birth of Jesus and The Visit of the Magi, including what the Bible does and does not say.TeachersLesson guide: EasterA one-session plan for "Jesus Dies and Rises Again", with care for younger children.TeachersLesson guide: Courage that trusts GodFour stories where people acted bravely, and what the passages say gave them courage.TeachersLesson guide: People who prayedHannah, Samuel, Nehemiah, Daniel, Jonah, Jesus, Paul and Silas: prayer in the Kids Bible stories.TeachersLesson guide: ForgivenessJoseph, Esau, Zacchaeus and Jesus on the cross: forgiveness and making things right.TeachersLesson guide: God providesManna, ravens, a widow's flour and oil, and five loaves: stories of God giving what was needed.TeachersLesson guide: Loving our neighboursThe Good Samaritan and Ruth: kindness to people who were strangers or outsiders.TeachersA 45-minute Sunday school sessionA simple structure for using any Kids Bible story with a class.ParentsRetelling or Scripture? Explaining the differenceWhy the Kids Bible keeps its retellings separate from the Bible text, and how to help children notice the difference.ParentsPrivacy and safety in the Kids BibleWhat the Kids Bible stores, what it never collects, and how to clear your child's progress.ParentsUsing activities and Bible factsHow the activities and kids' facts are built, why every answer shows a passage, and how to check them yourself.
Every story at a glance
| Story | Bible passages | Content |
|---|---|---|
| God Creates the World | Genesis 1:1–2:3 | Suitable for all levels |
| Adam and Eve | Genesis 2:7–25Genesis 3:1–24 | Suitable for all levels |
| Noah and the Ark | Genesis 6:9–9:17 | Sensitive The flood story includes the death of people and animals outside the ark (Genesis 7:21-23). The retelling says this simply and without pictures of harm. |
| Abraham's Journey | Genesis 12:1–9Genesis 15:1–6 | Suitable for all levels |
| Abraham and Sarah | Genesis 18:1–15Genesis 21:1–7 | Suitable for all levels |
| Jacob and Esau | Genesis 25:21–34Genesis 27:1–45Genesis 33:1–11 | Suitable for all levels |
| Joseph and His Brothers | Genesis 37:1–36Genesis 39:1–23Genesis 41:1–57Genesis 42:1–8Genesis 45:1–15 | Sensitive Joseph is thrown into a pit, sold, and falsely accused, and his father is deceived into grieving. These are told simply; adults may want to talk about jealousy and family hurt. |
| Baby Moses | Exodus 1:22–2:10 | Sensitive The story begins with Pharaoh's order to kill Hebrew baby boys (Exodus 1:22). The retelling for young children says the king was unkind and wanted to harm them; adults can explain more if a child asks. |
| Moses and Pharaoh | Exodus 3:1–12Exodus 4:10–16Exodus 5:1–2Exodus 7:14–12:32 | Sensitive The plagues end with the death of Egypt's firstborn (Exodus 12:29-30). The early-level retelling does not describe it; older levels state it plainly without pictures. |
| The Crossing of the Sea | Exodus 13:21–22Exodus 14:5–31Exodus 15:1–21 | Sensitive The Egyptian army drowns when the water returns (Exodus 14:28). The retelling says the water came back; it is not shown in the pictures. |
| Manna in the Wilderness | Exodus 16:1–35 | Suitable for all levels |
| The Ten Commandments | Exodus 19:16–20Exodus 20:1–21Exodus 31:18 | Suitable for all levels |
| Joshua and Jericho | Joshua 1:9Joshua 2:1–21Joshua 6:1–25 | Sensitive Joshua 6:21 records that the people of Jericho were killed. The pictures do not show it; the Bible Explorer note names it so adults can talk about it honestly. |
| Deborah | Judges 4:1–24Judges 5:1–3Judges 5:31 | Sensitive The full passage includes Jael killing Sisera with a tent peg (Judges 4:21). The retelling does not describe or picture it. |
| Gideon | Judges 6:1–40Judges 7:1–22 | Suitable for all levels |
| Samson | Judges 13:2–24Judges 14:5–6Judges 16:4–30 | Sensitive Samson is blinded and imprisoned, and he dies when the building falls (Judges 16:21, 16:30). The retelling for young children stops at his prayer; adults can read the end together. |
| Ruth and Naomi | Ruth 1:1–22Ruth 2:1–23Ruth 4:9–17 | Sensitive Naomi's husband and sons die at the start of the story (Ruth 1:3-5). Some children may need gentle conversation about grief. |
| Samuel Hears God's Call | 1 Samuel 1:20–281 Samuel 3:1–21 | Suitable for all levels |
| David and Goliath | 1 Samuel 17:1–54 | Sensitive The passage describes Goliath's death and David cutting off his head (1 Samuel 17:49-51). The retelling stops at Goliath falling and does not picture violence. |
| Solomon Asks for Wisdom | 1 Kings 3:5–28 | Sensitive The story involves the death of a baby and a king's command to divide a child (1 Kings 3:19, 3:25). It is told gently, and the note explains that the command was a test. |
| Elijah and the Ravens | 1 Kings 17:1–16 | Suitable for all levels |
| Queen Esther | Esther 2:5–17Esther 3:1–15Esther 4:1–17Esther 5:1–3Esther 7:1–10Esther 8:3–17 | Sensitive The story includes a plan to kill a whole people, Haman's execution and fighting (Esther 3:13, 7:10, 9:1-16). The retelling names the danger without describing violence. |
| Nehemiah Rebuilds Jerusalem | Nehemiah 1:1–11Nehemiah 2:1–20Nehemiah 4:1–23Nehemiah 6:15–16 | Suitable for all levels |
| The Fiery Furnace | Daniel 3:1–30 | Sensitive Daniel 3:22 says the soldiers who threw the men in were killed by the flames. This is not pictured. |
| Daniel in the Lions' Den | Daniel 6:1–28 | Sensitive Daniel 6:24 records that the accusers and their families were thrown to the lions. The retelling mentions this only in the Bible Explorer note. |
| Jonah and the Great Fish | Jonah 1:1–4:11 | Suitable for all levels |
| The Birth of Jesus | Luke 1:26–38Luke 2:1–20 | Suitable for all levels |
| The Visit of the Magi | Matthew 2:1–15 | Sensitive Matthew 2:16-18 records that Herod killed the young boys of Bethlehem. The retelling ends with the family's escape; adults can read the rest. |
| Jesus as a Boy at the Temple | Luke 2:41–52 | Suitable for all levels |
| John Baptizes Jesus | Matthew 3:1–17 | Suitable for all levels |
| Jesus Calls His Disciples | Luke 5:1–11Mark 1:16–20Luke 5:27–28Luke 6:12–16 | Suitable for all levels |
| Jesus Calms the Storm | Mark 4:35–41 | Suitable for all levels |
| Jesus Feeds the Crowd | John 6:1–14Matthew 14:21 | Suitable for all levels |
| The Good Samaritan | Luke 10:25–37 | Sensitive A man is beaten by robbers (Luke 10:30). The picture shows him resting by the road, without injuries. |
| The Lost Sheep | Luke 15:1–7 | Suitable for all levels |
| Jesus Welcomes Children | Mark 10:13–16Matthew 18:1–5 | Suitable for all levels |
| Zacchaeus Meets Jesus | Luke 19:1–10 | Suitable for all levels |
| Jesus Dies and Rises Again | Luke 23:33–56Luke 24:1–53 | Sensitive This story includes Jesus' crucifixion and death (Luke 23:33-46). The pictures show only crosses on a hill and a dark sky, never suffering. Talk with children about the sadness and the joy of Easter. |
| Pentecost | Acts 1:4–8Acts 2:1–47 | Suitable for all levels |
| Paul and Silas in Prison | Acts 16:16–34 | Sensitive Paul and Silas are beaten, and the jailer is about to harm himself (Acts 16:23, 16:27). The retelling mentions the beating briefly and shows no injuries; the jailer's distress is named only in the Bible Explorer note. |
Ages are a guide only. You know your child best.