Little Hands Story Bible

Each story follows a format of the story told in a couple of paragraphs. It then gives a Bible reference to read the story in full, followed by a comprehension question about the story and a question about the image on the page opposite which depicts the story. Finally, there is a truth or action to take away from the story.

I really like that ‘Little Hands Story Bible’ features so many stories, including ones which aren’t told so often to children, and so many characters – especially New Testament characters like Dorcas, Lydia and Timothy (extra shout-out for the focus on women and children). Sadly, the illustration is a bit old-fashioned, in my opinion, and more disappointingly it is not at all diverse.

Despite this, I would recommend ‘Little Hands Story Bible’ for quick – and therefore realistic – bible studies with younger children. I think it would suit pre-schoolers to Key Stage One (so 3-7 year olds approx.). It would also be good for introducing some of the lesser known characters, when they come up in another study or devotional.