The Catholic Child's First Bible [Hardcover]

A Catholic Child's First Bible (Maroon Cover) 978-0-88271-251-2

Nothing could be more perfect as a gift at Baptism than a simple book of Bible stories that a parent can read to their child to help them at the beginning of their faith journey. Each of the 38 stories from the Old and New Testaments is one page of text along with a beautiful illustration. Each gift edition is gift boxed, and features a padded cover, gold edges, certificate pages, and personal and family history pages. Hardcover.

Among the features of A Catholic Child's First Bible include:

• Brief and easy-to-read text
• Presentation page
• Baptismal information
• Engaging illustrations for each Scripture story in vibrant color
• Prayer at the conclusion
• High-quality pages
• Durable, paperback binding, soft padded cover
• Nihil Obstat
• Imprimatur

Check out all of our children's titles of Catholic children's books published by the Catholic Book Publishing Corporation. Each book makes a wonderful gift for First Holy Communion, birthdays, Christmas, or Easter.

Introducing children to Bible stories is a beautiful way to nurture their faith and build a moral foundation. The stories in A Catholic Child's First Bible are rich with lessons about God's love, compassion, and guidance, and offer children a sense of purpose, hope, and a deeper understanding of their relationship with God.

Bible stories are often written in simple yet profound ways, making them relatable and easy for children to understand. Stories like Noah's Ark, David and Goliath, and Jesus feeding the five thousand capture their imagination while teaching important virtues such as courage, trust, kindness, and forgiveness. These narratives help children see how God works in the lives of His people and inspires them to follow His ways.

By learning Bible stories, children also develop a strong moral compass. They begin to grasp concepts of right and wrong, empathy, and the importance of treating others with love and respect. These lessons help shape their character and guide their behavior in daily life.

Bible stories foster a sense of wonder and connection to God. They help children see Him as a loving Father who is always present, and not distant. Sharing these stories during family time, Sunday school, or bedtime builds a foundation of faith that will grow with them, instilling a lifelong trust in God's plan and promises.

Bible Stories Included in this Bible:

• God Made the World
• Adam and Eve
• Noah's Ark
• God Calls Abram
• Jacob's Vision
• Joseph and His Brothers
• Joseph in Egypt
• Joseph Saves His Family
• The Baby Moses
• The Burning Bush
• Moses and Aaron See Pharaoh
• Across the Red Sea
• The Commandments
• The Golden Calf
• The Walls of Jericho
• Young David
• David and Goliath
• Elijah Is Fed by an Angel
• An Angel Speaks to Mary
• Jesus Is Born
• The Child Jesus in the Temple
• The First Apostles
• A Marriage at Cana
• Jesus Speaks to the People
• A Storm on the Lake
• Jesus Feeds the People
• The Loving Father
• The Story of Zacchaeus
• Jesus Cures a Blind Man
• The Raising of Lazarus
• Jesus Enters Jerusalem
• The Last Supper
• Jesus Is Put to Death
• The First Easter
• The Apostles See the Risen Jesus
• The Ascension
• The Coming of the Holy Spirit
• The Catholic Church

A Catholic Child's First Bible, a bestseller with more than 1 million books in circulation, is an ideal beginning Bible for young Catholics from ages 5-7. It makes for a perfect gift for beginning school, celebrating a birthday, or Christmas, It is a true keepsake. Maroon gift edition. Hardcover.