One of the greatest gifts that you can give to your child is the gift of God’s word. Kids need their own copy of the Bible for a few reasons. First, they need to know that God’s word is for them, not just for mommy and daddy or for their vKids leaders. Second, God’s Word never changes, but how we present it to kids does. Kids need a developmentally appropriate version of the Bible so that they can begin hiding the stories, themes, and messages in their heart. Finally, God’s word, regardless of how it is packaged, has the power to change hearts and lives.

We have compiled a list of Bibles that we recommend for each age group to help you decide which is right for your child. We are not saying that these are the only Bibles you should buy, but that these are some that you can’t go wrong with. As a church, we use the English Standard Version (ESV) because we believe that it is the translation that best balances faithful translation and modern readability. Here is a brief description of each of the Bibles and where you can buy them: