Searching for quality, faith-based books for little ones can be an overwhelming endeavor. If you need a trusted resource for Christian children’s books, look no further! We’ve done the work to find the top Christian books for kids that are not just engaging and entertaining but illuminating and inspiring.
From durable board books and stunning picture books to beautiful kid’s Bibles and practical devotionals for youngsters, this list encompasses age-appropriate Christian books that kids and parents alike will enjoy. Whether looking for library books or cultivating a personal library for littles, these Christian children’s books are must-reads!
Books for Ages 0-2, Babies and Toddlers
Baby’s First Bible Stories (Little Sunbeams)
by Rachel Elliot – Caroline Williams – Cottage Door Press
Share Bible stories and the love of Christ with your little one in this collection of bright illustrations and sweet age-appropriate stories and prayers.
Each story and prayer includes an interactive element to help children develop their own relationships with God. This sturdy padded board book is a wonderful introduction to faith for young boys and girls. Bible stories collection included: Creation, Noah’s Ark, Baby Moses, Daniel and the Lions, and more!
- Includes 12 favorite stories from the Bible, retold in simple language which helps make it easy for toddlers to understand
- Beautiful illustrations keep your child engaged, and sturdy, thick board pages are designed to withstand traditional wear and tear
- Introduce Christian and religious beliefs to your little ones with prayers for any situation, and easy-to-read foundational Bible stories
- This Bible for kids encourages curiosity and bonding between parents and children through prayer and religion
- If looking for Christian gifts, this is great for baby showers, baptisms, birthdays, first communions, Easter basket stuffers, and Christmas
I’m So Glad You Were Born: Celebrating Who You Are
by Ainsley Earhardt – Kim Barnes
#1 NYT bestseller now available in board book! Parents and children both have big dreams–about their life and the wonders the future holds.
I’m So Glad You Were Born celebrates those dreams as well as the wonder of everyday experiences like sweet and special snuggles and cuddles, fun times, and learning times too!
New York Times bestselling author and FOX News anchor Ainsley Earhardt has created a picture book that celebrates ALL the dreams come true–a parent’s, a child’s, and Creator God’s! I’m So Glad You Were Born is full of love and hope and has a sweet, playful message inspired by Scripture that will leave your child without a doubt of just how thankful you are that they are in your life and that they were created to be extraordinary.
I’m So Glad You Were Born:
- is a fun and inspiring read for children as well as adults
- is a perfect gift for childhood celebrations including birthdays, baby showers, adoption gifts, graduation gifts, communion, confirmation, and holiday gift giving
- is written in sweet (and humorous) rhyme perfect for reading aloud
- features beautiful and fun illustrations by bestselling artist Kim Barnes
- makes a sweet back to school gift from parents or grandparents to the children and teachers in their lives
I’m So Glad You Were Born is an inspiring and loving message to your child, sure to become a go-to favorite for reading aloud as well as during bedtime snuggles!
Psalm 23: A Colors Primer
by Danielle Hitchen – Jessica Blanchard
Psalm 23 introduces young children to one of the most beloved chapters in the Bible while teaching primary colors.
“The Lord is my shepherd…”
For generations, believers have sought hope and comfort in the words of Psalm 23, an exquisite portrait of God as our shepherd. Now little ones can learn about the Lord’s faithfulness, protection, and provision as they identify basic colors along the way.
This stylish and creative board book will delight children and parents alike, making it ideal for gift giving and family story time.
The Beginner’s Bible: Timeless Children’s Stories
by The Beginner’s Bible The Beginner’s Bible
Featuring bright and vibrant illustrations, The Beginner’s Bible(R) offers the foundational building blocks of faith for young children while featuring easy to read, short, and simple bible stories of favorite figures. Millions of children and their parents have delighted in this kids bible and grown closer to their Creator.
The Beginner’s Bible?is where a child’s journey towards a lifelong love of God’s Word begins.
Kids will enjoy reading the story of Noah’s Ark as they see Noah helping the elephant onto the big boat. They will learn about the prophet Jonah as they see him praying inside the fish. And they will follow along with the text of Jesus’ ministry as they see a man in need of healing lowered down through the roof of a house.
Parents, teachers, pastors, and children will rediscover these beloved parables and so much more as they read more than 90 stories in?The Beginner’s Bible, just like millions of children before. The Beginner’s Bible(R) brand has been trusted for over 30 years, with more than 28 million products sold.
From First Communions to birthdays, Christmas to Easter, ?The Beginner’s Bible?is not only a wonderful gift for any child, it is one of the most trusted Christian resources for Sunday school and homeschooling.
The Beginner’s Bible:
- Has been a favorite with young children and their parents for over 30 years
- Is redesigned with fresh, new art for a new generation of readers
- Contains easy-to-read text that has been parent-tested and children-approved
- Features bright, full-color illustrations on every page
- Includes more than 90 memorable Bible stories
- Is built tough to withstand rough handling and frequent classroom use
- Is a highly-trusted, highly-recommended addition to the Beginner’s Bible brand, with over 28 million products sold
My First Bible Stories
by Broadstreet Publishing Group LLC- Make Believe Ideas
This beautiful board book contains a collection of well-known Bible stories. Each story is retold in simple, rhyming text, and accompanied by stunning hand-stitched illustrations.
This sweet collection is the perfect way to introduce young children to God’s Word.
Features:
- Padded board book with embroidered felt patches
- Beautifully written book of Bible stories for children.
- Stories are retold in simple, rhyming text to engage young readers.
- Bright illustrations make this book a joy for any reader.
- Sturdy board pages are durable and easy for tiny hands to hold.
Bedtime Blessings for Little Ones
by Emily Lex
This heartwarming picture book helps parents tuck their little ones in each night with sweet words of spiritual truth to fill young hearts and minds.
Every Christian parent wants their children to grow up knowing that God loves and cares for them. In these 18 heartfelt blessings, popular artist and author Emily Lex gives moms and dads biblical wisdom and encouragement to share with their little ones. Each blessing is accompanied by a key Scripture verse and delightful watercolor art from Emily.
Bedtime is a great time to remind little ones that. . .
- they are special treasures
- God is with them wherever they go
- they are perfectly and wonderfully made
- they weren’t created with a spirit of fear, but of power and love
- God’s love for them is boundless
Lovingly written and illustrated, Bedtime Blessings for Little Ones gives families a special way to end each day and helps children feel safe, secure, and peaceful as they drift off to sleep.
More Christian Books for Babies and Toddlers
- Bible Stories for Little Ones by Mike DeFrees
- The Kingdom of Heaven: A Gardening Primer by Danielle Hitchen (Baby Believer series)
- Known: Psalm 139 by Sally Lloyd Jones
- What Are Feelings For? by Abbey Wedgeworth (Training Young Hearts series)
- Creation by Devon Provencher (Big Theology for Little Hearts series)
- It Is Well with my Soul by Harvest House Publishers (Hymns for Little Ones series)
- God Hears Me by Kristen Wetherell (For the Bible Tells Me So series)
Books for Ages 3-5, Preschoolers
The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible
by Jared Kennedy – Trish Mahoney
The Tale of Three Trees
by Angela Elwell Hunt – Tim Jonke
You Are Special: A Story for Everyone
by Max Lucado – Sergio Martinez
The Biggest Story Bible Storybook
by Kevin DeYoung – Don Clark
- Written by Kevin DeYoung and Illustrated by Don Clark: Creators of the bestselling companion book, The Biggest Story: How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Garden
- Memorable Retellings of 104 Biblical Stories: Helps kids ages 6-12 learn the unified story of the Bible
- Full-Color Illustrations on Every Page: Vibrant artwork draws children into each engaging story
- Part of the Biggest Story Suite: Featuring The Biggest Story ABC, The Biggest Story: The Animated Short Film, and other exciting resources that bring the Bible to life
- High-Production Quality: Includes sewn binding and a ribbon marker
When I Talk to God, I Talk about You
by Chrissy Metz – Bradley Collins – Lisa Fields
A New York Times bestselling book!
“Gorgeous … Inspired by both of their grandparents and their guidance on prayer, the book is full of thoughtful details…Full of messages for parents, grandparents, or anyone reading.” – Romper From Chrissy Metz, star of the hit NBC television show This Is Us, and Bradley Collins comes a gorgeous, heartwarming picture book of faith, prayer, and the loving bond between parent and child. When I talk to God, guess what I do? It’s really quite simple: I talk about you. From bears and otters to rabbits and raccoons, these animals describe the many things they pray to God for as their little ones grow right before their eyes. With stunning illustrations from Lisa Fields, this is a touching ode to unconditional love and the perfect book to help introduce little ones to prayer. Perfect for fans of Matthew Paul Turner’s When God Made You, Rachel Held Evans’s What Is God Like?, Lisa Tawn Bergren & Laura J. Bryant’s God Gave Us You, Ainsley Earhardt’s I’m So Glad You Were Born, and Mostly What God Does is Love You by Savannah Guthrie. Perfect for Easter baskets and year round! Praise for When I Talk to God, I Talk Aboout You “Serene.” – Yahoo! Life “Sweet.” – People Magazine “Sweet and affirming…[with] gentle artwork.” – Kirkus “The rhyming text and delicate illustrations make this a perfect book for parents to share with their little ones about unconditional love…This heartwarming book is an ode to faith, family, and the loving bond between parent and child.” – Kidsbookshelf.com “Heart-warming…[with] sweet illustrations…[A] treasure for my family. I love to read it to my little ones, to help them understand how much I love and pray for them, too.” – KidsR.UsYour Worth Never Wavers: Discover True Beauty as a Girl Made by God
by Laura Wifler – Sara Ugolotti
Snuggle up with a young girl you love and share this beautifully illustrated picture book woven with messages on true beauty, identity, and God’s unending love. As a primer for first conversations about body image, this book will instill deep truths while weaving in fun facts about nature and God’s creation. Bestselling children’s book author, Laura Wifler, wants girls to know …
The same God who made both the otter and pearl, Is the God who made you–yes you, my sweet girl. You’re made in His image; He knit you together. Your worth never wavers–not now, and not ever. Research shows that attitudes about body image and self-esteem begin forming in children between the ages of three and five and only become more widespread and problematic as they grow. Many people’s answer to this problem is to “look within,” “trust your heart” or “try harder” to muster up your own value and worth. Your Worth Never Wavers sends a better message: true worth and beauty is found by gaining a higher view not of ourselves but of God, the creator of everything. Journey with a diverse group of mothers and daughters as they explore the wonders of creation from colossal canyons to boisterous beehives. Each illustration celebrates God’s handiwork from nature to his design of people, showing women and girls with different skin tones, body shapes, hair types, and abilities. On each page, a child learns fun facts about creation and that the same God who made tigers, snowflakes, sunsets, and stars, is the God who fearfully and wonderfully created each person perfectly in his image. This book is a catalyst for conversation between young readers and their loved ones about body image, identity, and God’s unending love. By teaching girls the source of their worth and value, they’ll have foundational truths to lean on when doubts arrive, reminding them that they are beloved by God and declared beautiful. His love is all around them; all they must do is look.More Christian Books for Preschoolers
Don’t Forget to Remember (Board Book)Books for Ages 6-8, Early Readers
One Big Story Bible Storybook, Hardcover: Connecting Christ Throughout God’s Story
by B&H Kids Editorial
Give kids the big picture of God’s story with this exciting Bible storybook. It includes 146 Bible stories that show kids how God’s plan for salvation appears throughout the Bible. The One Big Story Bible Storybook is the perfect companion to The Gospel Project for Kids curriculum and features Christ Connections that connect the story of Jesus from Genesis to Revelation. Each story also features a Big Picture Question and Big Picture Answer to allow for additional discussion.
The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name
by Sally Lloyd-Jones – Jago Jago
Beautifully written by New York Times bestselling author Sally Lloyd-Jones, creator of The Story of God’s Great Love series, and illustrated by award-winning artist Jago, The Jesus Storybook Bible shares God’s Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love in a way children can understand and remember.
What makes The Jesus Storybook Bible different from other toddler Bibles? While many children’s Bibles simply retell stories from the Old and New Testaments, this bestselling Bible storybook reveals the greater Story beneath all the stories–pointing children to Jesus from beginning to end. As children journey through Scripture, they’ll discover that every story whispers His name.
The Jesus Storybook Bible:
Features 44 beautifully illustrated Bible stories for kids from the Old and New Testaments
- Helps children ages 3-12 understand Scripture and gentle theology through engaging storytelling and Christ-centered teaching
- Makes Bible stories easy to understand for bedtime reading, family devotionals, preschool and elementary classrooms, and Sunday school
- Encourages meaningful conversations about faith, grace, forgiveness, and God’s love
- Makes a thoughtful Christian gift for Christmas, Easter, baptisms, birthdays, and special occasions
Help your child fall in love with the story of Jesus–one beautifully told story at a time. And don’t miss The Story of God’s Great Love series for more bible stories by Sally Lloyd-Jones.
Little Pilgrim’s Progress: The Illustrated Edition: From John Bunyan’s Classic
by Helen L Taylor – Joe Sutphin
Enter this classic work of literature, adapted for children and beautifully illustrated.
Perceiving the need for a simpler version of a timeless classic, Helen Taylor faithfully adapted John Bunyan’s allegory of the Christian life, The Pilgrim’s Progress, for young readers–hoping to bring its treasury of wisdom nearer to children’s hearts and minds. That version has sold over 800,000 copies! It preserves the original plotlines of Bunyan’s classic while telling the story of Little Christian and Christiana in a way that kids can understand.
In this fresh, imaginative new edition, bestselling illustrator Joe Sutphin portrays the characters of Bunyan’s tale as animals living in a woodland realm. Children will delight in the lavish illustrations, reading alongside their parents or interacting on their own with the timeless words and beautiful imagery that they discover on every page.
This book will help children see the trials and triumphs of faithfulness with fresh eyes, leading them to declare along with Christian, “I am going to the King!”
The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls: The Complete Series
by M J Thomas
Travel back to biblical times with this adventure-packed chapter book series for readers ages 6–9.
The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series follows siblings Peter and Mary and their dog, Hank, as they discover ancient scrolls that transport them back to key moments in biblical history. There they find a world filled with wonder, adventure, and danger. They must search for clues to solve the secret of the scrolls … or they will be stuck in time forever.
The books include a rich cast of supporting characters, including Great-Uncle Solomon, the eccentric archaeologist who discovered the scrolls; the angel Michael, who guides the children on their quests; and key figures from the Bible stories. This boxed paperback collection features all nine titles in the complete series. Titles include:
- The Beginning: the story of Creation
- Race to the Ark: the story of Noah and the flood
- The Great Escape: the story of the plagues and the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt
- Journey to Jericho: the story of Joshua and walls of Jericho
- The Shepherd’s Stone: the story of David and Goliath
- The Lion’s Roar: the story of Daniel and the Lions
- The King Is Born: the story of the Nativity
- Miracles by the Sea: the story of Jesus’ teaching and healing in Jerusalem
- The Final Scroll: the story of the crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus
Young Whit and the Traitor’s Treasure
by Phil Lollar – Dave Arnold
This Odyssey book series explores the history of the much-loved character John Avery Whittaker. The series introduces newcomers to the larger world of Odyssey. For readers who are already Odyssey-philes, the novels provide the history of the franchise’s most important character.
Whit and his family (father, Harold; stepmother, Fiona; half-sister, Charlie) have just moved to Provenance, NC, in the middle of the Great Depression. Harold will be teaching at nearby Duke University. Not-quite-10-year-old Johnny soon makes a friend in Emmy, who lives across the street and joins him in his adventures. At his new school, he encounters a bully who makes his life miserable, and he makes a new friend in Huck, the custodian. Both of them play key roles in the mysteries and action.
The central mystery in this book involves Confederate gold missing since the end of the Civil War and the question of whether Johnny’s ancestor was the coward and thief who stole it, as everyone believes.
- Book 1 in the Young Whit series
- Blends historical context with clean adventure to engage young readers
- Offers children a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of Whit’s formative years
- Best for kids ages 10+
Imagination Station Books 3-Pack: Voyage with the Vikings / Attack at the Arena / Peril in the Palace
by Paul McCusker – Marianne Hering
Climb aboard, kids! Travel back in time and sail with the Vikings, meet a Roman Emperor, come face-to-face with China’s Kublai Khan, and experience a host of other historical adventures in the Imagination Station series for young readers. This book set includes the first three titles in the series: Voyage with the Vikings, Attack at the Arena, and Peril in the Palace.
Book 1: Voyage with the Vikings
Cousins Beth and Patrick travel to Greenland circa AD 1000 via Mr. Whittaker’s invention, the Imagination Station. There they meet Vikings Erik the Red and Leif Erikson–and set sail with Leif on his first voyage to North America.
Book 2: Attack the Arena
A mysterious letter leads the cousins to fifth-century Rome in search of a special cup. The cousins meet Telemachus, a monk who believes that fighting is wrong and is willing to risk everything — even his life — to stop the killing.
Book 3: Peril in the Palace
Patrick and Beth are sent back in time to China in 1271 to find the golden tablet of Kublai Khan. Kidnapped by Mongol warriors, the cousins are saved from harm only through their friendship with fellow traveler Marco Polo.
- An educational Christian kids’ series from the creators of Adventures in Odyssey
- Clean action and excitement so parents and grandparents can hand these books to kids worry-free
- Early readers will learn about ancient history, faith, and evangelism
The Imagination Station series blends historical accuracy with biblical values in a way that keeps children racing through the pages!
More Christian Books for Young Readers
The Green Ember (Book 1 in the Green Ember Series)
Books for Ages 9-12, Pre-teens
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Deluxe Collector’s Edition
by C. S. Lewis – Pauline Baynes
Give the gift of Narnia with this deluxe jacketed hardcover edition of the one of the most-beloved, classic and epic fantasy books of all time, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis! This stunning package is perfect for gift-giving, readers of all ages, and anyone who has ever wanted to journey through the wardrobe into Narnia with the four Pevensie children.
OPEN A DOOR AND ENTER A WORLD —
A WORLD TRAPPED IN ETERNAL WINTER,
AWAITING HOPE … AND FREEDOM.
Four siblings step through a mysterious wardrobe and into the magical Narnia, a once-peaceful land now frozen in snow and stone by the cruelty of the evil White Witch. Only the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, can put an end to the White Witch’s tyranny and restore peace. But for winter to meet its death and spring to come again, a great sacrifice must be made. . . .
This deluxe edition features:
- Iconic jacket artwork printed over shimmery, snow-like foil and full-color endpapers, featuring the classic artwork by the original Narnia illustrator, Pauline Baynes
- Full color, classic interior chapter artwork by the original Narnia illustrator, Pauline Baynes
- Digitally printed edges
- Shimmering gold foil stamping on the case
For the past 75 years, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and the entire The Chronicles of Narnia have transcended the fantasy genre to become part of the canon of classic literature.
Read them all: The Magician’s Nephew, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Horse and His Boy, Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair, and The Last Battle.
On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness: The Wingfeather Saga Book 1
by Andrew Peterson – Joe Sutphin
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY AND ECPA BESTSELLER
NOW AN ANIMATED SERIES – Based on Andrew Peterson’s epic fantasy novels–starring Jody Benson, Henry Ian Cusick, and Kevin McNally. Executive Producer J. Chris Wall with Shining Isle Productions, and distributed by Angel Studios.
Once, in a cottage above the cliffs on the Dark Sea of Darkness, there lived three children and their trusty dog, Nugget.
Janner Igiby, his brother, Tink, and their disabled sister, Leeli, are gifted children as all children are, loved well by a noble mother and ex-pirate grandfather. But they will need all their gifts and all that they love to survive the evil pursuit of the venomous Fangs of Dang, who have crossed the dark sea to rule the land with malice. The Igibys hold the secret to the lost legend and jewels of good King Wingfeather of the Shining Isle of Anniera.
Full of characters rich in heart, smarts, and courage, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness is a tale children of all ages will cherish, families can read aloud, and readers’ groups are sure to enjoy discussing for its many layers of meaning. Extra features include new interior illustrations from Joe Sutphin, funny footnotes, a map of the fantastical world, inventive appendices, and fanciful line art in the tradition of the original Frank L. Baum Wizard of Oz storybooks.
The Bark of the Bog Owl
by Jonathan Rogers – Joe Hox
Aidan Errolson, comes from a long line of storied adventurers, but he never has any real adventures of his own. That, he believes, is the one great injustice of his otherwise happy life.
All that will change the day he hears the bark of the bog owl and meets Dobro Turtlebane. Dobro is one of the Feechiefolk-a tribe of half-civilized swamp dwellers who fight too much, laugh too loud, cry too easily, and smell just terrible.
But another meeting will change Aidan’s life even more profoundly. Bayard the Truthspeaker arrives with a startling pronouncement about the coming of the Wilderking, the long-prophesied wild man who will emerge from the deep reaches of Corenwald’s forests and swamps to lead the kingdom back to its former glory.
These 20th-anniversary editions of the Wilderking Trilogy include newly-written material by the author and all-new illustrations by Joe Hox. They may smell faintly of the Feechiefen Swamp.*
*If book does not smell faintly of swamp, soak in tepid water for 3-4 months for dramatic results.
You Can Rest: 100 Devotions to Calm Your Heart and Mind
by Katy Boatman
School is hard. Homework is exhausting. Family doesn’t understand. Friends fight. Emotions are overwhelming. Anxiety is paralyzing. You just need a break. And that’s okay! You Can Rest.
Katy Boatman gets it. She has felt all the fears, anxieties and overwhelming stress. She has worked with preteen and teen girls since she was one and is here to help calm hearts and minds by moving focus to the one who brings true rest: Jesus.
With a verse, devotion and prayer each day, and journaling prompts throughout, this 100-day devotional helps readers reflect on their everyday anxieties from a biblical perspective, leading to hope in Christ. Topics Include:
- Illness
- Isolation
- Friendship
- Schoolwork
- Appearance
- The news
- The future
- Being misunderstood
- And much more!
Packed with grace and truth and sprinkled with humor and delight, You Can Rest shows girls that our worries and fears do not have the final say. Jesus does.
Also available, for preteen boys: You Can Trust: 100 Devotions to Answer Your What-Ifs
More Christian Books for Preteens
- Come and See What It Means to Be a Disciple (Teen Devotional) by Lifeway Students
- World Fixers by Ted Dekker (3-Book Trilogy)
The above books are ideal for family reading time, read-alouds, quiet times and bedtime. They also make great gifts for birthdays, holidays and baby showers. Children can dive into adventures and discover Christian values while learning about God and His love for them. Our list of Christian children’s books offers thoughtful, wisdom-filled content for kids that will not only draw them into the high-value activity of reading, but help them grow in their faith journey as well.
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