Illustrated Children's Bible...50 cents!

I was pleasantly surprised as I browsed the 'used book sale' at the local library yesterday. A few days ago, I had purchased some books for myself but yesterday, I found the children's section of used books! I picked up a few books that I thought the kids would like, then came across a children's book of Bible stories.

A few months ago, "Monkey", my 4 year-old charge asked for a new 'Bible'. She loves to take her own little book of Bible stories to bed with her at nap time, and this is what she calls her 'Bible'. She looks at the pictures and (I hope) remembers the stories that we've read from this book. Monkey received this book last September but has quickly 'outgrown' this child's version of Bible stories. This spring Monkey asked me if I would get her a new 'Bible', then expounded and said she'd like to, "have a Bible, like yours". How sweet is that from a 4 year-old? Now, I know that Monkey can't read yet but I understood that what she wanted was a more 'grown up' version of scripture and Bible stories. The pictures and stories in the current book are VERY simplified and designed for toddlers or very young children. Monkey is ready for more! Praise God!

The purchase of a child's Bible has been on my 'to do' list for some time. I've looked around various book stores but hadn't made the purchase yet. Good thing.....cause yesterday I found a wonderful book of Bible stories designed for children....for 50 cents! How great is that? The new book that I will give Monkey tomorrow is designed for children but contains illustrations and wording that will need greater explanation and elaboration. That's a GOOD thing, because it will give us the opportunity to share and discuss the Bible stories contained in "The Golden Children's Bible". This new Bible contains a very large number of Bible stories; it begins with the Creation and runs through the Revelation. I am sure Monkey will love this new Bible!

Once again...a testimony of how graciously God provides for our every need! I pray that this book will provide a deep and rich foundation for all three of my charges as we read and discuss the stories therein.