NIrV Adventure Bible for Early Readers

by Anonymous, Lawrence O. Richards (Contributor), Sue W. Richards (Contributor)

Ready for Adventure? The Adventure Bible for Early Readers takes you on a fun, exciting journey through God’s Word. Along the way you’ll meet all types of people, see all sorts of places, and learn all kinds of things about the Bible. Most importantly, you’ll grow closer in your relationship with God. Here’s a quick tour through the “Life in Bible Times” Articles and illustrations describe what life was like in ancient days “People in Bible Times” offer close-up looks at amazing people of the Bible “Did You Know?” provides interesting facts that help you better understand God’s Word. “Let’s Live It!” include hands-on activities to help you apply biblical truths to your life. “Words to Treasure” highlight great verses to memorize. A Dictionary/concordance for those tricky words. Book Introductions for basic facts about each book of the Bible (who wrote it, where it took place, and why it was written). 20 color pages with games, a scavenger hunt, and other Bible fun, with a jungle safari theme. 8 pages of color maps.

Genres: Childrens, Christian, Nonfiction, Religion, Faith, Spirituality, Reference

1536 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1998

About the author

Books can be attributed to "Anonymous" for several reasons:

* They are officially published under that name
* They are traditional stories not attributed to a specific author
* They are religious texts not generally attributed to a specific author

Books whose authorship is merely uncertain should be attributed to Unknown.

See also: Anonymous

Reviews

[Margaret Chind · Rating 4 out of 5]

Originally posted on Creative Madness Mama. Zonderkidz ~ (http://www.zondervan.com/children) is not a new name for you to experience at Creative Madness Mama. Today, I get to tell you about one of their newest kiddo Bibles, the Faith Builders Bible. This is a hardcover, jacketless Bible, perfect for your brick building, no matter the brand of brick minded child! When this Bible arrived I was unsure who was the most excited. While we are still working with Duplo Legos in our family and haven't really moved up to the standard size building bricks - I was concerned at first that I might have to go buy some to be able to get the most out of an experience with the pages and inspiration from this Faith Builders Bible, but I was so pleased to find there was plenty of inspiration to be had, even with the toddler-sized building blogs.  We have a plethora of children and youth Bibles, but lately on many occasions by request, we've been enjoying the Faith Builders Bible from Zonderkidz as part of our kiddo devotions.





After the Faith Builders Bible arrived, I glanced at it and then left the kids to run free and flip through. The Faith Builders Bible a hardcover, jacketless, Bible is the New Internationals Reader's Version (NIrV) from Zondervan. It is not officially associated with any specific brick building blocks brand and thus anything will do for the hands-on that is sure to follow from perusing these pages. At first, I was thinking that I would have to read them a story within scripture, and then encourage them to bring it to life. I was thinking I would be on the floor and guiding along the way. Which to be honest is not quite my cup of tea. However, these girls ran wild with it and were immersed immediately. AppleBlossom is a great reader, so she read aloud while the Princess gathered appropriate blocks and they went to town.



The Princess was drawn toward building a red cross and she did using the bigger blocks built one cross and then another and another and we discussed Jesus on the cross. AppleBlossom was intrigued by the two-page spread which separated the books of the Bible by genre and names on each rectangular brick. We do not have enough to label them all. However, we went through and did the Torah/Law books as well as some others, and then she practiced putting them together in order and reciting the names of the books in the Old Testament as fast as she could. It's fun and exciting and has given her a tangible way to practice and get silly and excited in her efforts to remember them all!



The scripture itself in the Faith Builders Bible is a black-letter (not red-letter words of Christ) with a decent size 10 or 11 size font I'd guess with full-color insert pages throughout with prompts for further study, discussion, or hands-on play to continue what is being taught in the scripture. There is even a page with the ABCs of Salvation to walk someone through accepting the truth.

I feel strongly that one of the ways to get a young person into the desire of spending time in God's word is through their interests. While with the Princess, she is most often seen reading a princess themes, or Brave Girls, or Angel themed Bible storybook and AppleBlossom is often seen with her comic book Bible, now she is spending time reading and learning about different things to build and learn in her brick Faith Builders Bible. With the popularity of major brick building hobbies and collections these days, the Faith Builders Bible is an absolutely delightful tool to let kids read the full scripture of the Bible and challenge themselves to learn more and remember stories within the text.

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[Cathryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn’t find my exact bible, but this is most similar to what I’ve used the past year. I grew up on the NIV and still enjoy the translation. This was my first time reading the 2011 update and I liked it just fine. When I compared it side by side with the NASB95 on BLB there wasn’t much difference. Anyway, I had a great time in this Bible and grew a lot in this read-through. Mine was light pink with a gold/tan looking section in the middle. Loved my experience!

[Jalynn Patterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

About the Book:
Ready for your first 'real' Bible? Great You'll love how you can read this Bible all by yourself. The print is easy to read and The Beginner's Bible art is fun and will help you better understand the stories in the Bible. Features include: *Presentation page so you can make this Bible your own *Complete text of the New International Reader's Version (NIrV) of the Bible-- the NIV for kids *Large print (12-point font) is easy to read *20 full-color pages of The Beginner's Bible illustrations help you better understand the stories *66 book introductions and outlines explain who wrote each book of the Bible and what you will discover as you read *Dictionary of key Bible words will help you when you come to a word you don't know *Reading plan of 150 famous Bible stories will give you a great overview of God's Word

My Review:
If you have been reading my blog for long, you know that my husband and I buy our children Bibles. I would say at least 3 before they leave home. We want our children rooted in the Word. To us it's unacceptable to just send them to church and expect others to teach them about the Bible. We as parents have a HUGE responsibility in this too and it is to supply them with these things to not only teach them with but also for those that are old enough to venture out on their own.

The Beginners Bible products are a brilliant idea if you want to give your children something substantial to use to actual teach them the Bible. They even have a Bible that I am sure would make a perfect gift for those children that need a "first" Bible and they are between the ages of 6-10 years of age. This one is the New International Reader's Version and its simple to understand. The part my boys like the most are The Beginner's Bible Illustrations that are included. This Bible is a great idea for their first Bible.

**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honost review through my participation on the Z Blog Squad.

[Jalynn Patterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

About the Book:

Early readers will love the NIrV Gift & Award Bible. And church leaders, friends, parents, and grandparents will love giving it, knowing it will be used often by hearts eager to grow a big faith in God. The New International Reader s Version (NIrV) is an accurate translation of the entire Bible that is adapted with care from the New International Version (NIV) and created especially for early readers.

Features include:

Presentation page

Dictionary

Complete text of the NIrV the NIV for kids!

Three Ways to Read the Bible Explains how to read the Bible by story, subject, or person

About the Bible Describes how the Bible was written and how it came to us

Life in Bible Times Describes what life was like when Jesus was on earth

The ABCs of Salvation Helps explain the way of salvation"


My Review:

Making little hearts grow for Christ should be every adult any where's goal for children growing up in todays society. God is getting pushed aside along with His word. I love giving Bibles as gifts. I have always tried every few years to update my children's Bibles, they really like it and as a mom it makes my heart smile to grow this in them.


This Bible is perfect for the 6-10 age group. It gives the children a lot of background information that they may have never known before about how the Bible actually came to be. They also can get a feel for what life was like during Jesus' life here on earth. And the best part of the helps with this great Bible is the salvation helps. So there you have it a Bible that is complete and full of everything that a young child would need to know to come to Christ and to live in Him.


Perfect gift!


**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review through my participation on the Z Blog Squad.

[Vera Godley · Rating 4 out of 5]

NOTE: A Holy Bible is always a 5-star rating. This edition has a few things I'm not fond of so hence the 4-star for the edition.

I prefer the King James Version of God's Word but realize that the NIV is a very much read version and one that younger families are using. So I agreed to receive and review a copy of this NIrV "Under the Sea Holy Bible." (NIrV = New International Readers Version)

Today's children seem to have a plethora of Bible covers and incentives to delve into God's Word. The premise of an "Under the Sea" Bible seems to be that God created all creatures including those under the sea.The theme, while interesting and cute, lends no devotional aspect.

Now about the Bible and extra pages inside. I found the print very small and the pages thin where the shadow-bleed from the reverse of the page interferes with reading. Children mostly can read very small print, but this is small.


There are eight colorful pages with under the sea images ...
What prayer is
Title page
Books of the Bible
The Lord's Prayer (KJV)
Ten Commandments for Kids (re-done for kids)
Love passages for kids (based on I Corinthians 13)
Famous children of the Bible
ABCs of Becoming a Christian
The following helps are included:
Great Bible Stories (list)
Dictionary (very limited)

What is good about it....
A very sturdy, hard cover edition
It is bright and cheerful and enticing to a child or tween.
It is a version many are familiar with.
It encourages the child to use his or her Bible.
What I don't care for....
Prefer the same option in different versions not just NIrV
Thin paper
Tiny print
$24.99 is a hefty price for a child's Bible.

I was provided a complimentary copy to facilitate this review.

[Stephanie]

I really want to read this.love the series

[Peter Krol · Rating 3 out of 5]

As soon as our children can read, my wife and I are committed to giving them each a Bible and teaching them how to use it. Four of our five now have full title to their own copies of the Good Book, and said property has quickly become used, bumped, beaten, carried about, dropped, and otherwise handled with great frequency and fervor. Just as we’d hoped. (Hardbacks are a must at these young ages.)

The first two children to reach this milestone won themselves the ESV Grow! Bible, which appears to be out of print now and drawing a high price on Amazon. I wouldn’t recommend capitulating, though. The Bible has a solid hipster feel to it, but there’s generally too much on the page. Kids can struggle to figure out which words are Bible words and which words are not.

Because that design was too busy, we took a different route with the third child and provided her with the ESV Children’s Bible. This Bible is nice and clean, giving full attention to the sacred text while peppering it with full-page pictures of key stories. This was great for her, but we still found our new reader struggling with the ESV translation. The words were too big, the sentences were too long, and she regularly lost her place. She often gave up and went back to board book children’s Bibles.

So we changed it up altogether for the fourth child. While our church uses the ESV, we wanted to make sure our child would develop motivation to read on her own. And since we had no problem with simplified children’s paraphrases (like those found in the board books or in The Jesus Storybook Bible), we decided to try a simplified translation keenly focused on being clear. We went with the NIrV.

Now our 3rd child (6 years old) and our 4th child (almost 5 years old) generally share the NIrV. Both love it and can read it well. Just the other day, I overheard my 6-year-old reading about designing the priest’s clothes in Exodus 28. She had a blast with it, and I’m all about encouraging such delight in even the stranger parts of the Bible.

I was delighted to receive a free copy of the NIrV Study Bible for Kids from BookLookBloggers.com in exchange for an honest review. Small price to pay to get a second NIrV in the house.

I like many things about this Bible:
• My youngest readers can read it well on their own.
• The “study Bible” parts of it aren’t too bossy. Full-page pictures are scattered throughout. There is generally one small box of extras every 4-5 pages (though the frequency is higher in the gospels).
• The extras highlight memory verses or simple cultural facts that children can relate to.
• Books have one-paragraph introductions followed by a list of “good verses [really, passages] to read” within the book.
• The front has two pages to orient young children to the Bible’s layout.
• The physical volume has a sturdy cover and binding.

This edition has limitations, of course.
• I love it for beginning readers, but I want to graduate these children to another translation as soon as they’re ready for it.
• I tried to read Ephesians in one sitting, and it drove me nuts. Because the sentences are so short, many words must be repeated, thus making the text longer than other translations. For example (I’ve italicized the repetitions that don’t show up in most translations):

God’s grace has saved you because of your faith in Christ. Your salvation doesn’t come from anything you do. It is God’s gift. It is not based on anything you have done. No one can brag about earning it. We are God’s creation. He created us to belong to Christ Jesus. Now we can do good works. Long ago God prepared these works for us to do. (Eph 2:8-10, NIRV)

• For these reasons, we’ll never read the NIrV out loud as a family. The children do just fine listening to adults reading a mature translation.

But that said, I must agree with the NIrV’s preface: “People who are just starting to read will understand and enjoy the NIrV.” For it’s intended purpose, it’s great. I’m happy to recommend it as a stepping stool, but not as a cornerstone, for early childhood Bible education.

[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

As my Grasshopper is getting older and getting closer to reading on his own, I've started debating on what Bible for him to use as a personal study Bible, as opposed to one with us. I love my NKJV Study Bible, and greatly appreciate the extra study features. I want a Bible that he can understand and that is targeted more for younger people. I also would love one that will give him those extra little study features. Most of the children's Bible that we've reviewed through the years have been passed on, since Grasshopper wasn't reading yet, and so I don't have them to look over for our current season of life anymore. (It wasn't until a friend asked for recommendations on children's Bibles that the light bulb fully clicked on wanting the study feature for my children, by the way. As of right now, for Bible class and Worship Services, they have simple NKJV Bibles, though Grasshopper has been using my ESV Slimline Bible. At home, we're more varied.)

As far as the NIrV goes, please don't take my post as a recommendation for it. I'm pretty new to it, and while I don't love the NIV, I don't avoid. I imagine I can say the same for the NIrV. I'm just a momma winging it! I want my children to understand and love God's Word, but they'll always need to be on the lookout for false teaching and false translations. I hope we can always discuss what they're reading and answer questions. Never rely on only one translation! (From what I've understood, the ASV is the closest word for word translation from the original.)

As far as the extra features, I really like them. The pictures are the same as in 101 Bible Stories from Creation to Revelation, done by Dan Andreasen. Actually, as I was debating hard whether to even try this particular Bible out, it was the pictures that swayed me to give it a try. I DO very much love Andreasen's illustrations! As far as I could tell, there aren't any new ones, though, if you have the other book. Actually, I think there are more pictures within the book than in this Bible.

There's lots of different study helps. There are full color/page illustrations, along with some smaller illustrations throughout. There also full color charts of various kinds and reading plans. ((Beware that there are plenty of "faith only" references in these charts, so if you believe as I do...that baptism washes away our sins(Acts 2:38)....then you'll have to do as we will, and edit a bit.))

As far as the full color, thick, glossy pages, here's what you'll get:

There's 4 pages that have 3 different reading plans to read the whole Bible. These pages also have several illustrations, along with Bible references to place them. There's a two page spread teaching about worship, and page with a few definitions. There's a page dedicated to The Bible, Books of the Bible, The Ten Commandments, God, Jesus, The Holy Spirit, Love, Prayer, The Lord's Prayer, Miracles, The Parables of Jesus, the ABCs of Becoming a Christian(editing for us)and 8 maps. There's also full page color illustrations within these color pages.

There's more color charts throughout, but on the same thin pages as the rest of the Bible. Each chapter will give you "good verses to read". There's little bits and pieces put into the text, too, like "Brain Games", with questions, "Soak it Up", which is Bible verses, and "Check it Out", which is like a super mini devotional.

Overall, it's a nice Bible, as far as extra features go.

*I was provided a review copy, in exchange for my honest opinion.

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

"....He Gently Leads Those Who Have Little Ones"--Isaiah 40:11

THANKS FOR GOING TO MY BLOG: http://bookreadingtic.com/2016/05/10/... TO READ THIS REVIEW!

Ready to dive into the Bible with a catchy Under the Sea Theme? Zonderkidz has come up with one, a beautiful hardback Bible geared for children aged six to ten. The cover itself is really eye catching with lots of brightly colored, glittery ocean life and fish. The translation is one made for kids, too. It is the New International Reader's Version or NlrV, the NIV for kids.

When this Bible is first opened, there is a beautiful presentation page made of heavy weight paper. It is colorful, and contains more ocean-theme characters. The back of the page contains all the books of the Bible, along with ocean-life decorations.

What this Bible has to offer for children is very appealing. There are three special sections geared toward children, and they are one page each. Each of those pages, front and back, are incredibly cute with lots of eye appeal, and contain things geared just for kids. Those pages, which are full color and made of heavy weight paper, contain:

- Prayer Is...
- The Lord's Prayer
- Ten Commandments For Kids (Based on Exodus 20:1-17 and Deuteronomy 5:7-21)
- Love Passage For Kids (Based on 1 Corinthians 13)
- Famous Children Of The Bible
- The ABCs Of Becoming A Christian

At the back of the volume, there is a list of Great Bible Stories along with a Bible Dictionary, but those are not printed on the special heavy-weight paper. There are no other pictures, maps or other supplemental material included in this Bible. Also, other than the presentation page along with the three special page inserts, the type of paper used for this Bible is the regular, very thin, onion-skin type of paper used in traditional Bibles. My concern is that six to ten year-old-fingers might have trouble turning those pages without tearing them.

Zonderkidz has done lots of things right in this Bible. They have kept it affordable with a suggested price of $24.99. Having a special version of the text geared towards children is also a wonderful idea. The cover is amazing, and the three supplemental pages are eye catching, and wonderfully creative, but that is where things stop. Since this is geared towards children, I would have liked to have seen at least six to nine or more "special" colorful pages in this Bible, along with a least one colorful map--more would be even better. There is a lot that is good in this 4 star Bible, but I think a little bit more would have made this a great Bible for children.

The publisher has provided bookreadingtic with a complimentary copy of The Under the Sea Holy Bible, through Zondervan Publishing for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

[Katrina Epperson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very eye catching cover. It reminds me of The Disney cartoon movie Finding Nemo. I do think the bright colors and cartoons would appeal to children as this is designed for ages 6 to 10. It comes in hardback which means it will also be very durable which is usually a plus for this age range.

As you open the book the first page is a colorful presentation page and on the flip side a colorful bookshelf with the books of both the old and new testament. Each book is written on the spine of the book and categorized by what each section teaches. For instance, the first five books of the old testament are listed under law whereas the next 12 books are listed under history.

There is a table of contents, an alphabetical order listing for the books of the bible, and a brief introduction about the New International Reader's Version.

There are three colorful inserts.

The first is designed to explain what prayer is and how to go about praying. On the back is the Lord's prayer and explains that Jesus taught us to pray by example.

The second colorful insert is the ten commandments for kids. It is written in easy to understand language that's appropriate for children. On the back is Love Passages for kids which is based on 1 Corinthians 13 with again easy to understand language.

The third colorful insert talks about famous children in the bible and what books you can find their stories in. On the back is listed the ABCs of Becoming A Christian.

At the end of the bible you will find a dictionary to the New International Reader's Version.

Lastly there's a list of great bible stories with what books each story is located.


If you have a young child who enjoys the ocean and sea life then this would be a perfect gift. All throughout the bible it's self is easy to read and understand for a child. I think the biggest plus is that it's so easy to understand. Many children can read, but can they comprehend what they are reading. It appears to be written like a story which will pull a child's interest in. The pages are thin, but then again all bible pages are thin. The size would fit easily into a child's hand for reading or carrying around.

I do think this would be a perfect gift for a child. Yes, the younger (age 6) might need assistance in exactly how to use it at first, but it would still be a great gift.
*I received this book free from the publisher through BookLook Bloggers
book review program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

[Amanda Geaney · Rating 4 out of 5]

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Our 10 year old Lego Maniac’s eyes lit up when I showed him the cover of Zonderkidz new Faith Builders Bible. When I gave it to him, he quietly sat in our living room analyzing the 24 full-color pages depicting scenes from scripture cleverly constructed out of bricks. Soon afterwards, he set to building his own Faith Builders inspired sets and reenacting favorite stories of his own. Using this read-aloud friendly translation – New International Reader’s Version – as a guide. His excitement drew the attention of his younger sister and soon they were discussing the finite points of different passages and how they could best capture them using stop-motion animation.

We have a number of children’s bibles and storybooks in our home, so I asked my son what made this bible special. In his own way he relayed how the pictures helped him recall the events of each story. He also noted that he liked the inclusion of scripture references with the photos because they made it easier for him to search out the stories for himself. As a mom, I was pleased by the creativity that the book inspired and the discussions it sparked.

Overall, the Faith Builders Bible is very simply the complete NIrV (Genesis to Revelation). Beyond the color inserts, it offers a table of contents, a 5 page dictionary, and a list of Great Bible Stories. The pages are thin with some bleed through, however the 9 point font size is easy on the eyes. I feel the major draw of this children’s bible will be it’s ability to take children’s imaginations captive to the Word and to inspire creativity. It is the perfect gift bible for Lego fanatics!


**I received this book free as a member of the BookLookBloggers review program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission���s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

[Jalynn Patterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

About the Book:
This low-cost New International Reader's Version Bible (NIrV) is affordably priced for giving away, and is a very effective translation for children, those reading English as a second language (ESL), and street and prison outreach. Easily understood, this true translation was adapted with care from the best-selling New International Version (NIV) and uses short sentences and simpler words at a 3rd Grade reading level. This Bible is perfect for those learning to read and is enhanced by the larger 9.5 point Bible text size. Notes are provided that include the story of God and his creation in five parts and an invitation to join in this story. It also includes a dictionary of terms. Features: * Low-cost paperback, 1344 pages * Larger 9.5 point Bible text * Individual introductions to each Biblical Book * 2 column format * Old and New Testament Maps *

My Review:
Bibles are the all the rage in our home we have several different versions because my husband is a minister and my daughter is also going to school to be a minister. We have several versions available just for them but the whole family is able to use them. I am here to tell you they can get very expensive. I paid $60 for mine but it had a lot of bells and whistles.

If you want a standard really easy to use version with OUT all the bells and whistles than this is the Bible for you. It is simple and it is used as an outreach Bible. It was cheap yp make and it's priced so that it is easy to give away. But really anyone could use it and it can still get the job done.

It is paperback and pretty large at a little over 1300 pages. The wording is simple and easy to understand and it looks to be average or standard size print. It even has some maps included. Perfect for Sunday school distribution.

**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review through my participation on the Z Blog Squad.

[Cover Lover Book Review · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love journaling Bibles because journaling can be used as a form of worship. Writing thoughts, notes, and prayers right beside verses allows me to reflect on how each message made me feel or perhaps how I can apply them in my everyday life. This journaling Bible helps girls express their innermost thoughts and feelings in a wholesome and creative way.

Some of my favorite features of the NIrV Journal the Word Bible for Girls:

• An artsy, floral, and glossy hardcover
• An explanation page of the New International Reader’s Version
• An easy-to-read typeface on crisp white pages, with minimal see-through
• A traditional double column design
• Ample, blank journaling lines on each page (in margins)
• 100 verses to trace (print and cursive)
• An attached satin ribbon bookmark

This Bible is designed for girls 6-10 years old, and written at a third-grade level, but other than the verse-tracing, is truly suitable for all ages. The floral and dotted hardcover has a boho vibe to it and isn’t overly youthful, so I find it just as appealing as a child would.

With a pretty presentation page, this Bible makes a meaningful, soul-lifting, life-changing gift. And every NIrV Bible purchased helps Biblica translate and give Bibles to people in need around the world.

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Disclosure: #CoverLoverBookReview received a complimentary copy of this book as a member of BG²

[Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Thoughts on this Bible


I love the cover of this Bible, with the colors and fish, it is very appealing to children. But I was really disappointed when I opened the Bible up. The font is very small, and pretty difficult to read.


There are several things in this Bible that will help children with their Bible study. The five page dictionary helps understand some of the words in the Bible, and the list of Great Bible Stories with verses to go along with the story are great tools to use with your children as they read this Bible. There are also several colorful pages throughout this Bible that are a beautiful addition.


Overall, I don't think this is a Bible I would purchase for small children, because of the very small font. I received this book from Blogging for Books to read and review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 55.

[W. Whalin · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Perfect Bible for a Star Wars Fan

I’ve watched all of the Star Wars films and while they have themes of good against evil and throw in some religious terms like, “May the Force Be with you” the movies have nothing to do with faith and God. The NIRV MAY THE FAITH BE WITH YOU HOLY BIBLE is a great Bible for these children.
The text of the New International Reader’s Version (NIrV) is combined with 24 full-color graphics and solid Biblical teaching. Star Wars like themes are throughout these pages. For example “Master Moment” or “Ways of Wisdom” are used on the pages to turn hearts and minds toward Scripture. Readers can learn about “Jesus comes to save the world” or “The miracles of Jesus.”

This Bible is an example of an innovative way for your child to move the discussion from Star Wars to growing their faith. I highly recommend the NIRV MAY THE FAITH BE WITH YOU HOLY BIBLE.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

MAY THE FAITH BE WITH YOU HOLY BIBLE is great for those children who are into space. The cover kind of reminds me of a Star Wars theme, but it is appropriate for this Bible as it focuses on God, creation, and specifically outer space.
The imagery is well-done and fascinating.

This is a full version of the Bible in the NIrV and it does not have the words of Jesus in red, but it is ideal for tweens and elementary students to carry to church or Christian schools. Would make a great gift for your favorite space enthusiast.

I was given a copy free. All opinions are my own.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first bible, it was excellent

[GONZALAZ · Rating 5 out of 5]

God and spirit.

🙏🏿Dear, heavenly father
There are two things that we get every day
that is a choice
and that is a chance

let's put more value on the choices
that we make
because our choices
is what determines our destination

I pray that our
fellow co-workers be blessed with a spirit of teamwork and
mutual respect.

Give them a spirit of cooperation, helpfulness and tolerance. 
we trust that you will guide us and protect us

both seen and unseen surround us with your
loving angels
and let your peace be our refuge.

guard our minds, hearts and our family as we may wake up refreshed and renewed in your strength your protection and watchful care over us

we pray that you will shield us
from any harm that may approach us

We our grateful for the blessings and opportunities that you have given us.
in Jesus name amen
Peace God is spirit,

Hey, I really need you to know something today. I’m proud of you.
you have overcome so many things that should have taken you out.
you could have chosen a darker path and you didn’t.
you let the things that you’ve been through and the mistakes that you’ve made make you better. you go to work every day and bust your ass to provide. You silently battle things in your head. That no one knows about
all buy yourself. You lay in bed at night wondering if things will get better and yet you wake up every morning and you kill it. And I just need you to know that I am so proud of you. you are a good man keep going.

God, I know deep down inside you have more for me - more than where l'm at right now.

You gave me big dreams.

But I'm unsure how to achieve them.

Time is moving by quickly and I know I need to do something more.

Please help me break free from this rut.

I no longer have time to waste.

Show me how to move forward.

Expand my thinking beyond what I believe is possible.

Reveal to me what's holding( me down and keeping me shackled. I'm ready to shake off all negativity and live a truly fulfilled life.

I refuse to settle any longer. I want all you have for me.

Be with me, Father. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.

[Matt Maples · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think that this is a good version of the Bible for older kids and probably teenagers. It’s easy to read and it’s a translation rather than a paraphrase. Recognize that it’s a version for reading rather than in-depth studying the Bible and then it will work great. I’m glad that I read this version.

[Randy Smith]

This Bible has many great features. The NIrV is a third-grade level and makes understanding a lot easier. Meanwhile, the pictures and the stories on the back of the pictures are perfect for reading to the kids. And for really young (<3 yrs)...only read the words on the stories that are highlighted in bold. I'm glad to find this copy, and I'm hoping to find more.

[Sarah Duffitt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hands down best Bible for kids. Along with God's word, the authors have added fun ways for kids to learn and relate the stories to their lives. Just look at the cover! This is the way to get kids excited to read the Bible and apply the lessons in life.

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I believe that everyone should get a chance to read this and change their beliefs. We all need to become christian because there will be hard times in life were we will need to reach out to GOD.

[Sandy Carlson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommend this read.

[Kathleen Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was my first bible I ever read. It is the best one I could ever have! Really!

[Sheba · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an easy read Bible. It reads like a story & was my first physical Bible & I loved it

[L Seng Hkawn L SH · Rating 5 out of 5]

Why?

[Danielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this with a bible plan where you follow it in chronological order.

[Chelsea Carroll · Rating 4 out of 5]

This version does not have red letters and is missing multiple lines of scripture.

[Raising · Rating 5 out of 5]

Disclosure: I was given a complimentary copy from Zonderkidz through Schoolhouse ReviewCrew, in exchange for an honest review.

Zonderkidz Faith Builders Bible is an amazing way of combining the love of scripture with the love of brick-building. This Bible comes in the New International Reader's Version (NIrV), with over 20 pages of colorful illustrations. Each of the illustrations comes with a short summary of what the event is pictured, and a Biblical verse to reference. The back of this Bible also comes with a short dictionary and a suggested list of wonderful Biblical stories, and what pages they can be found on.

This was our first New International Reader's Version (NIrV) Bible, and I am glad that there was a few pages to describe what this version is. It is actually based on the New International Version (NIV), but has been made easier for children and those learning to read to understand. Some of the words are shorter, and some of the names and places have been inserted into the scripture to make it clearer for children. There are also sections labeled in a chapter or a title given to a set of paragraphs to help the child know what the significance of that section is about. It is still accurate, as it was checked using the Greek New Testament and Hebrew Old Testament.

My sons and I have been studying the Old Testament so far this year in our homeschool studies. It was an exceptional time for us to receive the Faith Builders Bible because some of the pictures cover the stories we have studied, such as the animals of Noah's Ark, and the Ten Commandments. We also had an amazing time building the wall of Jericho out of building bricks, and trying to crash all of them down.

This Bible is also versatile as it can be used with younger and older children. As a homeschool Mom, I loved that it has a dictionary in the back because you could use that for vocabulary lessons. I also enjoyed the quick reference guide for suggested stories. My sons thought being able to do a Bible lesson and make things with building bricks was pretty cool. The illustrations don't come with directions on how to build them. I was upset about that at first, but then I realized that the illustrations are there for visual aid. It gave my sons a chance to be creative, and build the scene or event the way they imagined it would be.

There was much effort and time that went into making this edition of the Bible. It really does seem that the publisher, Zonderkidz did a wonderful job in picking this Bible to be a NIrV because it was meant to be viewed by children. It is ingenious that they combined this edition with illustrations of Biblical events, built with building bricks.

I would definitely recommend this Bible to anyone who has a child that loves to build things with building bricks. How awesome would it be for a child to get to know the words of scripture because of this amazing concept of a Faith Builders Bible! Building bricks is not even just a boy thing anymore either! My niece asked for building bricks (in girl colors of course!) for both Christmas and her birthday last year. My sons love reading about Biblical stories and making things with building bricks, so this Bible has found a very special spot in our home.

This review posted on my blog on February 29, 2016 at: http://raisingsamuels.blogspot.com/20...

[Carole McDonnell · Rating 5 out of 5]

New International Reader's Version
NIrV Study Bible for kids



Age Range: 6 - 10 years
Hardcover: 1792 pages
Publisher: Zonderkidz (June 30, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0310744032
ISBN-13: 978-0310744030

This new kids' Study Bible is quite good. It's not perfect, and some readers will probably compare it with the venerated King James Version. But, for people who are not native English Speakers, especially children and those who have studied English as a Second Language, this will be an easy accessible read.

There are two main differences between the NIrV and Bibles for adult readers and native speakers. The first and main difference is how verses are broken down. Those of us who regularly read the Bible have gotten used to sentences that are run-on sentences or often one long clause after another linked together by commas, dashes, hyphens, and semi-colons. This version fixes all that. For the most part, most of the semi-colons and commas have been changed to periods. This sometimes makes the Bible a bit clunky and sometimes there is a tiny bit of paraphrasing (or repetition of the obvious) but the verses become clearer. So there are many Bible verses which are no longer made of one sentence but of two or three.

For instance, instead of "A time to be born, a time to die" (KJV), there is now "There is a time to be born. And there's a time to die." The Bible doesn't feel bloated however.

The other main differences is in vocabulary. This change is somewhat iffy at times. Again, from Ecclesiastes.
"That doesn't have any meaning either. In fact, it's a very bad deal." Ecc. 4:8

Most of the vocabulary changes are not so trendy-hipster sounding and the book reads well. But there are a few moments when a reader will miss the majesty of certain verses or will cringe at what seems like banal-phrasing. Kids, of course, will not be bothered by that.

Other issues with the vocabulary occur when some spiritual meaning seems lost. John 3:16 no longer states, "His only begotten son" but states "His one and only son." Some people might not like this change; after all, Scripture later states that all who are in Christ are children of God. In another example, there are changes from "the lepers worshiped Jesus" to "the lepers kneeled before Jesus."

There are also some moments when it seems some words should have been changed to accomodate younger children.

The cover is a hard-cover. There are several illustrations which are used to depict some larger spiritual truth. The typical information one finds in the Bible are present here as well, but they are written for children. So, for instance, the section which lists the books of the Bible is illustrated as books on a bookshelf.

Highly Recommended. I received this book free in exchange for a honest review.