Raising Christian kids with strong faith roots is a top priority for Jesus-loving Moms, but it’s hard to know where to begin. What Christian kids resources or books are best? How do you know what you can trust these days? As a mom of two littles who has been navigating this space for awhile, I’m sharing with you some of my favorite, trusted books, devotionals and kids Bibles for children.
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With so much questionable material out there (even in the “Christian” space lately), it’s important to identify the best Christian kids books and information to help your children secure a strong foundation in Christ at a young age.
Christian Kids Bibles
Complete Illustrated Children’s Bible.
Christian Kids Devotionals
One Year of Devotions for Preschoolers
Choose Kindness: 3-Minute Devotionals
Indescribable: 100 Devotions for Kids About God & Science
Scripture Memory for Kids
77 Memory Verses Every Kid Should Know.
Read It, See It, Say It, Sing It: Knowing & Loving the Bible
Theology for Kids
Did God Learn His ABCs? by Amy Gannett
- God
- Jesus
- The Gospel
- The Church
- Holy Spirit
- Creation
Resources on Prayer for Kids
Is God Still Awake? By Sheila Walsh
Any time, Any Place, Any Prayer by Laura Wifler
Theologically Sound Kids Books
The Big, Wide Welcome Storbybook by Trillia Newbell
Wherever you go I want to know by Melissa Kruger
Awesome Super Fantastic Forever Party by Joni Earekson Tada
God’s Very Good Idea Storybook by Trillia Newbell
The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross by Carl Lafterton
God Made You to Be You by Jamie Ivey
These are just a few of the resources I’ve used in the past 6 years as I begin to disciple and build a strong faith foundation in my children. Studies show that parents have the largest influence on their children’s lifelong faith choices. Even if a child goes to a Christian school, that doesn’t make that much of a difference. Faith must be modeled by and practiced with parents for it to truly take root.
Check my interview with Joni Earekson Tada about her new children’s book on heaven!
Grab resources from each of these categories and make little choices each day to help your kids begin building lifelong habits!
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