Are
our children really getting the full meaning of the stories as we read
the Bible to them? When we read the Bible to our children, the stories
are often in bits and pieces and focus on "being good." But children
should get the message of "being saved" from reading the Bible instead. The Big Picture Interactive Bible (B&H
Kids) is the first children's Bible of its kind-the Jesus story from
start to finish, filled with features and interactive elements that
capture the true meaning and significance behind all of the verses and
stories.
The Big Picture Interactive Bible has
nearly a thousand features in full color throughout including pictures
of key items so children can understand what they're reading. The
B&H Kids Augmented Reality App (free and available for Android and
iPhone) creates a digital pop-up book when used with full-color
illustrations, bringing the Bible to life for each child. It features
the full text of the Holman Christian Standard Bible, a clear,
contemporary English translation that's faithful to the original
languages of the Bible.
Other features included are:
- Big Words - Colorful Bible Dictionary entry with photos, maps, illustrations and descriptions of key terms, right in the Bible text.
- Big Questions/Big Answers - Kids always want to know why. This feature asks and then answers many of the common "big questions" throughout the Bible.
- Christ Connection - This feature can be found from Genesis to Revelation and will help kids understand how each story points us to Christ and His work for us.
- Introductions - Basic information about the books of the Bible will give kids perspective on the who, what and when for each book as well as "the Big Picture" from that book and key stories it contains.
- Icons - Special icons are placed throughout the Bible to connect to the Gospel Project for Kids curriculum.
- Memory Verses - Scripture memorization is much more than "saying the words." When a child memorizes a Bible verse and puts it to practice in their daily life, that child begins to learn how God can lead his life. The top 100 verses to remember are highlighted throughout the Bible.
- Parent Connection - This feature is designed to help parents be empowered to engage deeper in the story with their kids.
- Seeing the Big Picture - This feature digs into key Bible stories to help young hearts and minds grasp the meaning and provide parents with extra information to discuss the Bible with their kids.
There are many little "pop outs" throughout that have verses to remember, explanation of terms that kids might not know and questions (with the answers included) about the verses.
There are maps and an index to the Bible stories in the back for quick reference.
Sure wish I had this when my kids were little but I know I will spend many hours with my granddaughter curled up on my lap reading through this one.
Highly recommended - this would be perfect to tuck inside an Easter basket.
Jody
Many thanks to B&H Kids for providing this Bible to me for my honest review.
