Reading: Children

This richly illustrated hardback book previously won the children's Book of the Year award at the Christian Booksellers Convention and will help 8s to 11s explore the Bible for themselves. Features of this book include fact boxes, time bars, maps and the meanings of important words.

Author: Robert Willoughby

Get into Christmas!

The Get into Christmas Bible Comic allows children to encounter the true story of Christmas through comic strips, high quality illustrations, quizzes, puzzles, facts and information to help them engage with the story of Christmas. The Christmas story is told from Mary and the angel Gabriel through to Simeon and Anna, the wise men and flight to Egypt. Throughout, children are pointed back to the Bible, and encouraged to read the Bible text for themselves. The illustrations have been produced by an artist from the Edge Group, who were also responsible for the Manga Bible.

The Dinnertime Bible is a fantastic new devotional designed especially for families. Themed around the evening family meal It contains 16 little meal-time prayers at the beginning of the book and 51 Bible stories, each of which comes with a range of devotional activities. Each story has an introduction, some 'tasty facts relating to the story, a discussion point or 'something to chew on', a 'bite size prayer', discussion question or tasty fact. The beautiful illustrations and bright, lively design will encourage young readers to participate, making this the perfect Bible for families to enjoy together.

Author: Mary Manz Simon

Get into Easter!

Delight children aged under 11 with this comic-strip retelling of the Easter story. Through the high-quality illustration and text, children will encounter the true story of Easter, together with quizzes, puzzles, facts and information to help them engage with the story more fully.

Bible Lessons for Today's Generation

Friends and Heroes has created a series of Bible Lessons with two lessons for most episodes. The lessons are based on the Bible stories told in each episode. Ideal for most children's ministry situations, these lesson plans are provided as FREE downloads for all those who hold a Friends and Heroes Public Display Licence. The Public Display Licences are included in the Series Packs or can be purchased by Churches, Schools and individuals from our website.

DVD based Party Material

Does the huge influence that Halloween is having on our children concern you? Friends and Heroes has created Bright Sparks - an exciting and fun Party Pack, based on Episode 3 – Leviathan. It’s for churches and others involved in children's ministry to use on 31 October - or any party occasion! Bringing some Gospel light into our increasingly dark world, Bright Sparks focuses on light - the Pharos lighthouse at the entrance to the harbour in Alexandria and on the 'Bright Spark' of Friends and Heroes, Sollie, a friend and neighbour of Macky. Episodes 1 and 2 - £20, £10 download or £12.50 CD-ROM (for those who have the DVD)

Video Bible Stories for Today's Generation

Set in a fascinating and turbulent period of history, Friends and Heroes places Bible stories in a vivid historical context. The series introduces a new generation of children to the stories of the Old and New Testaments in an appealing, fresh and memorable way through animated adventure stories. Children, especially boys, love the programmes: "Friends and Heroes rocks!" said one recent e-mail. Series 1 is set in Alexandria in 69AD during the Roman occupation of Egypt and has 13 Episodes on DVD with access to Bible Lessons and a FREE Public Display Licence and costs £90.

Video Bible Stories for Today's Generation

Although this adventure takes place in Jerusalem in 70AD during the Roman siege, Macky and the gang strongly appeal to today’s children; they are attractive, inspirational, and very real characters…. funny and brave, but they don’t always get things right! They face similar issues and dilemmas to those faced by youngsters today. Their experiences, combined with the stories they tell, help foster respect for and kindness to others, as well as encouraging tolerance. The Series 2 Pack, costing £90, has 13 Episodes on DVD with access to Bible Lessons and a FREE Public Display Licence.

Video Bible Stories for Today's Generation

In Friends and Heroes Series 3, Macky and Portia move from Jerusalem to Rome - the first century centre of power, culture and intrigue! Here Macky is enrolled in gladiator school but, as he won’t kill anyone, his life is threatened. He eventually meets a Masked Rebel who is helping the Friends of Jesus and becomes his assistant. When the Masked Rebel is arrested, Macky is entrusted with the precious scrolls which contain the stories about Jesus! Series 3 Packs cost £90, and include 13 Episodes on DVD with access to Bible Lessons and a FREE Public Display Licence.

The International Children’s Bible’ is not an adult Bible packaged for children but a direct translation from Hebrew and Greek texts into English, that can be read and understood by children aged 6-12. It is a clear translation which puts Biblical concepts into modern terms. Measurements are all in metric units and modern day geographical names are now used.

Lights, Camera, Action!

In this Discover 4 Yourself Inductive Bible study for kids you'll pretend to be a film director who makes a film about Jesus' life. Your film will be about the first 10 chapters of John's book, and it will be fill of amazing adventures. You will learn all about who Jesus' friends were, why He came, what He did, where He went, and how you can really get to know Him. Are you ready? Let's get the film rolling. Jesus in the spotlight - take one!

Author: Kay Arthur and Janna Arndt

Scarlet loves sunflowers so when she hears that they grow from a tiny little seed, she wants to see it for herself. Unfortunately, Scarlet isn't very good at waiting for her sunflower to grow. But Peach is an 'always knows best' cat. Soon, the flowers will be taller than Scarlet could have ever have imagined. A delightful story which introduces very young Children to the Bible and how to apply it’s lessons to life.

Author: Susie Poole

An ideal gift for young children, My First Bible retells all the favourite Bible stories known and loved by generations of children, for children of today. Bold and colourful illustrations from Gillian Chapman bring the world of the Bible to life. Suitable for reading aloud with very young children, or for independent readers aged 4-6 years, the helpful index at the back show where all the stories can be found in the Bible.

Author: Leena Lane

Charmingly illustrated throughout, this is a perfect introduction to the Bible for young children. Child-friendly text ensures that all the stories are accessible and the short prayer that ends each double page spread links the story to the child's life and encourages further reflection. Includes a wide range of stories from the Old and New Testaments.

Author: Mary Batchelor

Fully anglicised NCV Bible with many extra features, using web-based terminology for today?s 8-12-year-olds Features The Bible Search Engine - an index of topics such as envy, friends, temptation. Get The Info - Bible facts about people places and history. Bible Book Splash pages - for recording favourite verses and intros to Bible books. Faithlink notes - 500 notes to deepen understanding and application of God’s word. Livin' It - key topics of interest are highlighted and linked to Faithlink notes. Connect-2-You - real life conflicts and how to deal with them. Emails From God - draws attention to key topics. Faith Challenges - how do deal with challenges.

The New International Version, with its clear, modern English and lucid style, is the ideal Bible for children. It is recommended by church leaders across the world as an authoritative translation. This edition, which contains the complete NIV text, is made lively and appealing to children by the inclusion of sixteen original paintings by Stuart Williams.

Author: New International Version

This schools edition of the Bible uses the New International Version - the most accurate and readable translation available. With very clearly laid out text, this Bible is perfect for use in a classroom setting. As well as the full text of the Bible, this edition also contains extra study material to help pupils tackle moral and ethical issues and get more out of reading the Bible. The Schools Bible also includes a guide to the Bible books, plus lists of key people and events. This edition uses anglicised text with British spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Author: New International Version

Transforming stories for troubled lives

This series of story-telling devices was designed to help traumatised children (aged 5+) to talk through their experiences. The range has been used in orphanages, hospitals, refugee camps and street corners around the world, and includes booklets and story-teller flipcards.

This attractive and colourful book contains shiny, sparkling pages to catch the eye, soft, rough and smooth textures to touch, and a range of smells to find and identify.

Author: Joanne Bicknell

Answers to Real Questions About God

So, Who is God? is not just a Bible information book! It uses questions children ask about God and uses the Bible to help children find out the answers. The readers will start to build up a picture of who God is and what he means to them in a far more dynamic way that an ordinary Bible information book! There is nothing like this on the market at the moment. The style allows children to dip in, reading questions that they want to find answers for.

Author: Robert Willoughby

Bible discovery for families

A book of daily Bible times for families or groups to use together. Based on just a few verses from the passage that XTB uses, it is suitable with children aged from 4 upwards. It forms the basis for a short family Bible time.

Bible stories and word searches, puzzles, prayers and activities – this action-packed book contains plenty to occupy, amuse and teach. Detailed colour pictures bring to life the stories of Adam and Abraham, David and Daniel, Jacob and Jonah – and Jesus' life, death and resurrection. Children aged 7 to 11 will be kept busy for hours as they absorb truths from the Bible.

Bible stories and word searches, puzzles, prayers and activities – this action-packed book contains plenty to occupy, amuse and teach. Detailed colour pictures bring to life the stories of Adam and Abraham, David and Daniel, Jacob and Jonah – and Jesus' life, death and resurrection. Children under 7 will be kept busy for hours as they absorb truths from the Bible.

The Amazing Journey is the essential sequel to A Christmas Journey. This inspiring book continues the story from the birth of Jesus to the dramatic conclusion of His short, yet utterly profound, life on earth.

Author: Susie Poole

When did Peter jump out of the boat? Why was the tomb empty? Children aged 7-11 can find out the answers to all these questions and more in this beautifully illustrated book. The straightforward question-and-answer text moves through the Bible chronologically, introducing favourite stories and helping children to learn more about God.

Author: Sally Ann Wright

The Barnabas Children's Bible presents a continuous thread from Genesis to Revelation in chronological rather than biblical, order. With stylish illustrations, here there are retellings of familiar and less well-known Bible passages. The 365 stories could be used as daily readings or as a dip-in read, providing an ideal transition from a book of Bible stories to the text and layout of an adult Bible. Each story has a Bible quotation from the CEV, encapsulating a truth from the story. Children can familiarize themselves with the wealth of literature in the Bible using the full contents of stories or the useful indexes of people and famous passages.

Author: Rhoda Davies

An inspiring, timeless collection that makes it an excellent gift for children, this sophisticated Children's Bible is a classic in word and picture, an ideal gift for baptism or first communion. It contains 80 Bible stories from the creation of the world through to the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and the birth of the early church. The 80 Bible stories are grouped thematically, rather than chronologically, and include both the well-known and the less well-known.

Author: Rhoda Davies

by Martin Payne

The Big Story contains a treasure bank of creative, visual storytelling sessions designed to unpack six big Bible themes. The approach connects up the whole story of the Bible and attempts to give an overview of God's purposes by seeing the Bible not as a collection of unrelated events but as an amazing and ordered revelation of God's love. Each of the 36 sessions contains a wealth of thought-provoking activities and reflective ideas to accompany the storytelling. The material includes an initial overview in the form of a visual timeline of Bible history, designed to help children and their leaders gain the bigger perspective. The six themes are then each introduced by a reflective story that acts as an anchor for a further six individual stories. The material in The Big Story is ideal for 6 - 10 year olds.

A great collection of stories, prayers and activities for young explorers

The Explorer Bible is a fun-filled new way to read the Bible and learn about Jesus. In this bumper volume of activities, there are stories, prayers, puzzles and games, looking at everything from Noah building the ark, to Jesus turning water into wine. Make car journeys or wet afternoons fly by with the chance to make exploring the Bible a real adventure!

Author: Leena Lane

The Godman is a animated presentation of the gospel story. It has been created spcifically in Hollywood using CGI technology. It is available from £12 directly from UCB. This has been made with 7-11 year olds in mind.

Combining charming watercolour illustrations and engaging story telling, the Hodder Children’s Bible brings the Bible to life for young readers. More than a collection of random Bible stories, this book appropriately represents the Bible as the story of God’s relationship with his people. A wonderful gift and an indispensable addition to any young family’s library with its timeless text and modern clean illustrations this is a Bible to be treasured by both children and adults.

Author: Sally Ann Wright

Barnabas in Schools

The 2011 anniversary of the KJV publication is a unique opportunity for children to revisit the widespread impact of the Bible on life in the UK. The Bible's significant contribution in the fields of literature, art, music, politics, education, morals and the laws of our land cannot be overestimated. This amounts to a compelling educational reason for exploring and celebrating its importance during this anniversary year. Written by Martyn Payne, who has been part of BRF's Barnabas in Schools team since 2003, The People's Bible provides an accessible resource for all primary school teachers, telling the story of how the Bible came to be published in English, exploring its impact and legacy, and offering a wealth of ideas and cross-curricular activities for use in the classroom.

This popular bimonthly devotional helps 7-to-11-year-olds get to know God and His Word through an exciting day-by-day look at the Bible with the Topz Gang!

This edition of Two Ways to Live has been simplified, illustrated, and rewritten for use with younger children. It is ideal for all sorts of children's ministry uses. But it has aslo proved useful more generally as a simpler explanation fo the gospel.

Author: Tony Payne

DVD

Award-winning five session Lent course for groups and families – including children. Sessions feature: Prayer time; Session background; Friends and Heroes episode; Bible reading; Question time; All-age optional activities. £40 – Episodes 35-39, £10 download or £12.50 CD-ROM (for those who have the DVDs)

Big News! Man Swallowed by a Fish

You're a reporter for the Testimony Times and following the biggest lead of your life. You'll interview incredible people, even a king and a man who spent 3 days in the belly of a great fish (wow!). AS you learn about Jonah, you'll learn about God's compassion and mercy and discover that obeying God the first time is always the best choice. Are you ready? Get your pad and pencil and travel to Nineveh. You are hot on the trail to get the scoop on Jonah, the prophet who tried to go the wrong way.

Author: Kay Arthur with Scoti Domeij