The Beginning Reader's Bible

 can't wait till my  is  to read to and then to read this on his ow

he darling cover illustration 

The darling cover illustration is the invitation to more wonderful stories from the Old and New Testament.

In addition to the Old and New Testament stories is a special section in the back titled:
Resources to Guide Your Children... a few of the included resources are The 23 Psalm,  The Ten Commandments, The Lord's Prayer, Songs about Jesus and a Prayer of Salvation.    A selection of verses from the Old and New Testament to memorize and a chart for recording.  

The back cover explains a little more of the features:

"Remember God's Word" memory verses for every story, so kids can hide Scripture in their hearts

"Do God's Word" fun activities to help kids learn to live the Word

Pray God's Word short, meaningful prayers that teach boys and girls how to communicate with God

Only one negative that I have to say is I think maybe the title is a little bit confusing. I think a better tittle would have been A Young Reader's Bible. Because, I was thinking Kindergarten, 1st grade age.

 But, I think it is really more geared to 2 or 3rd graders maybe even 4th graders. The font is a little small I think for a beginning reader.

Would this particular negative (in my opinion) keep me from purchasing this book. Absolutely not. I think it is wonderfully put together and recommend it for anyone. It would make a great  gift for your child.

Thank you BookSneeze for allowing us the opportunity to review this Bible.  It has become a favorite in our family and deserves . . . 

       A huge thumbs up! And 5 Stars!

I also think that it is a good value. You can purchase at CBC  (The best value )Amazon, Barnes and Noble

This Bible was originally reviewed and posted in 2011 on my previous book review blog.  

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n to more Resources to Guide Your Children... a few of the included resources are The Ten Commandments, The 23 Psalm, The Lord's Prayer Songs about Jesus and a Prayer of Salvation. 

The back cover explains a little more of the features:

"Remember God's Word" memory verses for every story, so kids can hide Scripture in their hearts

"Do God's Word" fun activities to help kids learn to live the Word

Pray God's Word short, meaningful prayers that teach boys and girls how to communicate with God

Only one negative that I have to say is I think maybe the title is a little bit confusing. I thi

Girls Slimline Holy Bible-NLT-Review

                                        

From the Publisher . . . 

This adorable edition of God’s Word for girls features the easy-to-understand New Living Translation text with a soft-fur, bright-neon LOVEdesign and silver glittery lining. The BOLD FAITH design on the back cover encourages girls to live out their faith in ways that bring God glory.

This hardcover deluxe edition also features purple page edges, neon orange ribbon marker, special presentation page, 8 pages of full-color maps, and a 53-page dictionary/concordance to help locate passages on various topics.

The New Living Translation text is excellent for young readers because it is so clear and they can understand what they are reading! When they can read and understand God’s Word, God can work in their hearts!

What I Thought . . . 

It is cute and girly.  It's pretty.  Practical?  Not so much.  

The New Living Translation is a great translation for young readers. 

But,  cute, pretty and girly isn't the only reason to purchase a Bible for a child.  

This Bible is marketed as a Deluxe Edition.  In my opinion its a similar edition with a new cover.  I don't really see anything  extra special about this edition.   The reading plan is a standard reading plan you would find in other editions.   The concordance is also standard. 

I was disappointed that this edition didn't provide any margin space at all.   With the new trend of Bible Journaling I expected something different.   I don't think that the pages would stand up to writing.    Or even underlining.    The type is very small. 

I was a teenager when The Living Bible Translation first came out.  I have a paperback edition that is written in.  Verses are underlined.  The pages are nice heavy paper that withstood markers and highlighters.  And some 40 years latter is still in excellent condition.  

Such good condition that I am using it instead of purchasing a new Bible for journaling.  

The Bible from my late teenage years holds many memories for me.  To be able to use it in my current season to delve deeper is very special to me.  

A Bible is meant to be used.  A Bible is meant to be respected.  But I think just as important in a respectful way it's meant to be a little abused.  Because abused in a respectful way means it's being used.  

So do I want to give my child or grandchild a Bible that they'll probably write in and mark up with fancy gel pens and markers.  My concern is this edition would not stand up to that kind of abuse which to me is not very practical.   And possibly frustrating to a child. 

I think I'll keep shopping. 

How do I rate this edition?  Pretty not Practical.  Honestly for those reasons this edition of the New Living Translation Bible for Girls receives 3 1/2 stars. 

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I received a complimentary copy of this Bible from Tyndale Publishers in exchange for my honest opinion.  

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