Presented in a double-column format, with explanatory footnotes providing alternative renderings of particular words and phrases, the ESV-CE Bible offers a clear, easy-to-read text that is perfect for everyday use. Jesus is the through-thread in this book, and it makes clear God’s plan for salvation since the Fall. When they read it, they also feel very accomplished because the book itself is so thick, but it’s a fast read because there aren’t very many words on each page. In fact, this is the most beautiful actually Catholic picture bible for Catholic kids that I have ever seen. I got the Breakthrough Bible for my daughter when she received her FHC but she didn’t seems to really get into it.

Catholic Children’s Bible: English Standard Version

Let the Word dwell in them richly, forming their consciences and inspiring them to the greatness for which they were created! Featuring the full ESV text, it includes 16 plates of stunning, brightly coloured illustrations from artist Skylar White that bring to life some of the most beloved stories of the Bible. It’s the whole Bible, plus explanations, plus cute pictures, plus even more extras, and it’s in a readable sized font. Beloved by millions around the world, the English Standard Version of the Bible is ideal for anyone looking for a contemporary and readable translation that is also accurate and consistent in its rendering of key words and phrases.

There is a way to make the stories such that they are not watered down, but they can be understood by children. Let them rule over the tame animals, over all the earth and over all the small crawling animals on the earth.

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I personally don’t love this bible, but the kids said I should include it, so let’s take a look at The Picture Bible. There is a variety of Catholic children’s Bibles on the market today, so how do we know which one(s) to choose? So it’s a beautiful read from cover to cover, but not as useful as a reference book when needing to be able to find a variety of stories.Telling our children the Story of Salvation History helps them understand God’s movement in the world since the beginning.