The Lion First Bible

by Pat Alexander

Very young children should enjoy reading the specially selected and retold Old and New Testament stories in this chunky first Bible. The short yet lively retellings introduce the reader to 60 key stories from the Bible, explaining concepts in terms that a child should understand.

Genres: Nonfiction, Religion, Childrens, Christian

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1981

Reviews

[Aishu Rehman · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is not just a collection of bible stories but it is a gentle introduction to young children finding their way round the bible and learning whereabouts in the bible their favourite stories are found. And of Course, it is well illustrated. But The main problem of the Stories are greatly edited from the original including additional fictional details and omissions of critical parts of the stories.

[Aron Khalkho · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book to read and has very good history

[Sydney Levi · Rating 5 out of 5]

We just finished reading this Bible as a family and it was great. I love reading different through different bibles with my daughter. It’s the highlight of all of our days!

[Marisa · Rating 1 out of 5]

Stories are greatly edited from the original including additional fictional details and omissions of critical parts of the stories. For example the Creation is covered in 8 sentences with no mention of the days or Sabbath and then a page and a half covers Eve eating the fruit.

[Md. Faysal Alam Riyad · Rating 5 out of 5]

সত্যি চমৎকার একটা বই। ছোট্ট বাচ্চাদের পক্ষে পুরো বাইবেল পড়া এবং অর্থ বুঝা মোটেও সহজ কোন বিষয় না। এখানে যেভাবে ছবির সাহায্যে বাইবেলের কাহিনীগুলো বর্ণনা করা হয়েছে, তা ছোট বড় যে কেউই পড়ে অানন্দ পাবে এবং বুঝতেও অসুবিধা হওয়ার কথা নয়।

[Suzannewh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding faithful bible retelling of stories of cultural significance to all.

[Gracia]

Good introduction to stories from the Bible. 👌🏻👍🏻 Written specially for young children. 🙂
Read it more than once. First: in 1993. Latest: in 2025.

[Malissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This bible is really lovely looking and the stories are very clearly written with children in mind! I think my nearly 3 year old will enjoy me reading this to him, the text is easy to understand and the illustrations are very beautiful, with muted colours and showing real emotions on the people in the drawings.

The copy I got to review only did the first 10 chapters of the old testament, so I can not speak about the rest of the book, nor if the New testament has a different feel to it, however I’m going to assume that it stays the same, which makes this a very neat children’s bible. I like that the book will have a hardcover, as these seem to last longer and I find them more beautiful looking in the bookcase.

This book is lovely for anyone to read, even if you are not Christian, the stories are beautiful and it’s written in a manner that it can be used to teach children about this religion or as life lessons, as the stories explain about actions, consequences, good and bad things to do, etc.

I really enjoyed reading this bible myself and have put a hold on the first edition (as my library has this one in their possession) so that myself and my toddler can enjoy the stories as soon as it becomes available.

[Ineke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great way as an adult to do a bible overview, but misses out anything that doesn't read as a story, so no new testament letters as such, no psalms and various other things, just focuses on stories. Fair enough I guess?!

[Sara Jonsson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fick den av min församling när jag var 5 år men tror inte vi läste den så mycket. Tror den var för läskig. Dvs inte så bra som en första bibel men att läsa den nu uppskattade jag. En bra sammanfattning av det viktigaste i bibeln på ca 5h.

[alex elko · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very concise but good as an introduction to the bible. The illustrations are beautiful!

[AJ Kenneth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely complication of Bible stories. Perfect in helping young ones understand their way around the Bible, thus appreciating the unlimited love of God.

[China · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my childhood and how I got to learn about God a lot

[Aqza Babu · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book right here always has a smell of my little one's childhood as well as mine ... Must of the Bible stories are covered this beautiful book.✨❤️

[Piera Bagini · Rating 5 out of 5]

Questo libro (nella versione italiana) mi venne regalato in occasione della Prima Comunione; rileggendolo da adulta, l'ho capito e apprezzato molto di più.

[R. McDowall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read with the kids multiple times through. Well written and beautifully illustrated

[Frans Kempe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mer text och innehåll än andra barnbiblar. Inte för de allra minsta, förenklade texten för vår 3åring.

[R M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this to my eldest daughter, it is the one they read in school and she loved it!

[Neha Bbygurl · Rating 5 out of 5]

i think its a pleasure to read the word of god..

[Nana · Rating 5 out of 5]

All my favorite stories of the Bible are in here!

[Nalin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great bible for young children. I have been using it for years with my own children and have bought it for giving away as well. Brilliant!

[Thikrayat · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book.

[Beeba · Rating 5 out of 5]

The lovely illustrations and simple narration in this adaptation of the Holy Bible, make it very endearing for children to read and co-relate. The biblical stories are perfect to be read out to little children and simple enough for them to understand.