This Christmas is the Christmas we never thought we’d have to plan for! So, what can we do to make it a good one? In some ways not being able to plan for huge, elaborate group gatherings – nativity plays, carol services, parties – leaves us free to have a bit of a rethink about … Read more
Maybe it was because I grew up in a protestant, evangelical tradition that I always thought anything to do with the saints was kind of catholic and probably a bit wrong. A few years ago, I went on a Godly Play retreat in which we explored twelve saint’s stories. To be honest, I wasn’t keen … Read more
Title: God’s Story for Under 5s – 36 Bible-based sessions for midweek and Sunday groups. Author: Becky May Useful for: groups leaders and parents of under 5s wanting to share Bible stories with their children in a developmentally appropriate, play-based approach Best bit: loads of stories, and multiple ways to playfully explore each story in a meaningful way, plus short … Read more
Title: Treasure Box Author: Becky and Adam May Useful for: parents of children aged 3-10 wanting to do faith together at home Best bit: the lovely Bible storybook and ready-to-go craft activities – my 5-year-old especially loved the weaving loom Worst bit: the wooden door included in the box was lovely, but the prayer ideas didn’t actually use it Price: RRP … Read more
Title: Explore the Bible cards Author: Jessica Jenner at Together at home Price: £8 Published by and available from: Foundationstones Resources Good for: anyone wanting to learn more about Bible books in a fun way Best bit: Colour co-ordinated cards by genre with extra info on each card Worst bit: The box is a little bit … Read more
Title: Meals with Jesus By: Ed Drew from Faith in kids Price: £5.94 Published by and available from: The Good Book Company Good for: families with children age 5-11 years Best bit: fun practical activity to go with each Bible story and a ‘get ready for tomorrow section! Worst bit: There are a few pictures and diagrams, … Read more
Title: Dangerous Journey – The Story of Pilgrim’s Progress By: John Bunyan’s words selected by Oliver Hunkin, illustrated by Alan Parry Price:Hardback: £12.99 Published by and available from: Lion Good for: children age 7+ up to younger teens, plus adults wanting an abridged version (me!) Best bit: Cleverly edited words from the original story written by … Read more
Title: The Lion Bible for children By: Murray Watts and Helen Cann Price: £9.69 Published by: Lion Children’s Perfect for: children age 4-11 Best bit: over 200 re-told Bible stories, told in order including ones from prophetic books and psalms, with pictures on each page! Worst bit: Although this is really hard, as a bedtime … Read more
Title: The tech-wise family – Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place Author: Andy Crouch Price: £8.44 Published by: Baker Academic (2017) Perfect for: families wanting to make technology work for them and not be central to their family life Best bit: fabulous section on Sabbath and also on developing the main area in the … Read more
Title: Welcome to Bible World Author: Mike Nappa Illustrator: Emiliano Migliardo Published by: The Good Book Company Price: Available from Eden for £7.99 (July 5, 2022) Good for: 4-10s who know a bit about the Bible and are ready to find out more. Best bit: It’s a child-friendly introduction to the different types of books in … Read more
Title: Comfort in the Darkness – helping children draw close to God through Biblical stories of night-time and sleep Author: Rachel Turner Useful for: parents of children aged 0-10ish looking for Bible stories and activities to explore God and nighttime. Best bit: brilliantly re-told Bible stories and succinctly written ideas to help children in their relationship with God. Worst bit: no pictures … Read more
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