I want to thank Christian Focus 4 Kids for providing copies of Jeremiah and Hezekiah in return for my honest opinion.
It can be difficult to find Bible story books for kids that are in-depth and accurate, can’t it? I was excited this month when two great Bible story books landed in my mailbox. I was even more excited when I saw they were written by Carine MacKenzie from Christian Focus 4 Kids. I was most excited to learn that they were a part of a larger Bible story book series!
Jeremiah: A Man with a Message and Hezekiah: The King’s Choices by Carine MacKenzie (both Christian Focus for Kids, 2017) are both a part of the Bible Wise series of Bible story books for kids.
Bible Story Books for Kids by Carine MacKenzie
Carine MacKenzie does a great job of telling the stories of both Jeremiah and of King Hezekiah for 4-8 year olds. I love that these 32-page picture books focus on the lives of lesser known (for kids) men of the Bible. Illustrated in full-color watercolors by Fred Apps, the books, which are about 5″ x 7″ in size, have a thick glossy cardstock cover and semi-glossy pages. They are beautiful books, and quite affordable–which is perfect because there’s a whole series to collect.
Honestly, Jeremiah is a hard story to tell! The book wasn’t written in chronological order, and there are many confusing events. Yet, Carine MacKenzie does a wonderful job of laying out Jeremiah’s story for young kids in a way that makes it both understandable and engaging. I also love that Mrs. MacKenzie’s books always end with the message of the gospel. What a gift that is.
The story of Hezekiah is also very well told. By the end of the book kids will feel like they know and understand the life of one of Judah’s “good” kings. They’ll understand what he did well, and also where his pride and selfishness became a stumbling block for all of Judah. Again, Carine MacKenzie ends the book with a gospel message.
What I Love About the Bible Wise Series of Bible Story Books for Kids
I really love that the Bible Wise series of Bible story books for children covers the lives of individual Bible men and women in a more in-depth way than we normally see with Bible story books for young kids. The stories are accurate, yet engaging, and there’s a gospel message at the end. These would be a great addition to your bedtime library, your Sunday School, or your homeschool. If you’re going through Bible Road Trip, the Bible Wise series would be great additions for the younger ages.
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Hezekiah: The King’s Choices (Bible Wise)
Jeremiah: A Man With a Message (Bible Wise)Elijah: God’s Miracle Man (Bible Wise)Daniel: The Praying Prince (Bible Wise)Sarah & Abraham: The Wonderful Promise (Bible Wise)Job: The Patient Friend (Bible Wise)Noah: The Rescue Plan (Bible Wise)The Big Sister’s Secret : The Story of Miriam (Bible Wise)Joseph: God’s Dreamer (Bible Wise)Samson: The Strong Man’s Strength (Bible Wise)Samuel: The Boy Who Listened (Bible Wise)Saul: The Miracle on the Road (Bible Wise)David: The Fearless Fighter (Bible Wise)Jonathan: The Faithful Friend (Bible Wise)Jesus: The Promised Child (Bible Wise)Jesus Is Alive: The Amazing Story (Bible Wise)Paul: Journeys of Adventure (Bible Wise)Barnabas: The Encourager (Bible Wise)
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Christian History Matters for Our Kids.
History matters. Now, more than ever, we see how important it is for our children to know and understand history and the Bible.
Here’s why:
- God is the sovereign ruler of all things. It’s important for our kids to see his hand in the history of nations and in the lives of both peasants and kings.
- Christian history is the story of our family history. Our kids get to see how people who love Jesus follow him.
- Understanding history can help our kids learn historic and biblical theology. They learn what the Bible says and what that means for us. They also see when the study of Scripture has taken important turns that have changed the Church.
- Reading Christian biographies and history can be a wonderful way for kids to think outside their own time and culture. God’s Church spans centuries and includes people from every nation.
- Christian biographies help kids consider their own faith, walk with Jesus, and the impact their witness may one day have on others–and on history.
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These books look amazing!
I love that these books tell the story of people in the Bible that you don’t normally learn about in Sunday School.
I just like that they were written with children in mind.
we could really use this
This series seems so appealing because it exclusively focuses in on the one bible character. Thanks for a great giveaway!
I like that they are in a kid level! Thanks!
Can’t wait to check them out! Thanks for the giveaway!
Understanding of the Bible is needed at any level, and these sound perfect.
My two sons would like these.
I teach kids church and I am always looking for solid biblical resources that the kids can understand.
I don’t know much about Bible Wise, but anything to help my children understand the Bible better is good in my opinion! We’d love to add these books to our resources.
I love the in-depth view of the individual people of the bible, my kiddo would love
We are so excited to begin Bible Road Trip this summer! After coming back from a mom’s retreat, I was challenged to show my littles how to delight in the Lord. I wanted to go through the Bible with them for years to come but had no clue where to start! Then I found your site through Notebooking Pages. These resources are wonderful!
The books look engaging and fun for kids.
My son really gets the message when something is read to him (or we’re discussing it after reading it). These kinds of books/studies look like they’re right up his alley.
I love that it is a more in depth look at Bible characters rather than just the normal simple story.
I really like that it doesn’t just focus on an event or story from the Bible but on the lives of people in the Bible!
What a great giveaway! Thanks so much!
These books sound like a great intermediate level of detail! Great for moving beyong “story Bible” age.
I love the in depth story telling
The more in depth perspective is great, and the message at the end is wonderful! Thank you!
I like that the stories are in depth and tie in the gospel.
These look great! What a great way to add meaning to Biblical history.
I love resources that help me teach my children about the bible.
I love when they come out with children’s books that cover a specific character in a Bible. I especially like the fact that this program is not focusing on favorite Biblical characters that all children know about but doing the ones that a lot of them don’t know.
These books look great! I love the beautiful pictures to go along with the stories. Thank you for doing this giveaway.
I love that these are short, but there appears to be more story than so many of the children’s books now. My kids are upper elementary, but they still love Bible stories and picture books. I think this would be a great level for them! Thank you for the great giveaway!
I love the wonderful stories
Children geared & each individual person.
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I like that it tells some of the harder Bible Stories for kids on their level.
I love that there are some lesser known characters included in the series!
This would be great to study one character at a time from the bible.
Thanks for the giveaway!
I like that it’s in depth but easy for children and adults to understand. My very ambitious 7 year old daughter wants to read the entire Bible next year. For her homeschool Bible time. I think this would be a good start for her.
This looks great! Something in a little more detail my children could learn from vs other childrens books
That each individual can be studied independently to help supplement what they are already reading in the Bible.
I love that they cover a wide range of people in the Bible
I am all for materials that make learning more about the Bible interesting. I like that so many Bible characters are included in this series.
These look great for kids to have during church time so the parents can maybe listen a bit!
I love that they are for kids & are designed to keep their interest.
I like that these seem like they are biblically accurate.
We are always looking for good resources to our son who has developmental delays
We have the Daniel and Joseph ones and really appreciate them. We would love the less well-known Bible character ones!
These look sound like books I would enjoy adding to our library
I like that they cover even lesser know characters for kids, like Hezekiah and Jeremiah
I love how it goes more in depth yet geared for kids to understand!
I would love to be able to have these books. I like that they talk about lesser known names of the bible.
Wow these look amazing! They will be a great addition to anyone’s home library. I love the details and the individual stories. Thanks for giveaway
These books would be so awesome
I am so thankful for these resources! My daughter is 7 and she would eat these up!
I think these books would really help my son connect with the stories of the Bible. I want him to have a deep love of the word of God.
I like that they go a little deeper than your average children’s book
Sounds interesting. How would you ever choose?.
I love that they are written for children.
These are a great idea. It’s so hard for younger to understand the smaller books
My kids are young and we are just starting to work through Bible stories but they already love to hear stories and learn about the men and women in the Bible. Anything that helps them stay engaged is a great resource in my book!
Love that the books go in-depth into the lives!
I love that it tells the stories of men and women of the Bible in an engaging and accurate way that children can undestand.
Awesome! I would love to add these to our growing collection of Christian books for our kids. We just finished The Starry Messenger you recommended- love it!! These look great because Jeremiah and Hezekiah are not common Bible stories for young kids but their lessons can definitely be learned.
I love that the Gospel is integrated into each one.
I love that kids can see how the character traits they did or did not exhibit affected their lives.
I like the variety.
Marion
These look perfect for capturing my kids attention without being too overwhelming
I appreciate that it focuses on less known characters. We’ve been given the entire Bible, and the whole of it deserves our careful attention.