#1. Peter’s Perfect Prayer Place by Stephen Kendrick and Alex Kendrick

This book is inspired by the movie War Room (such a good movie!) and is so great for kids. It teaches children that they do not have to pray in a specific place because God hears them everywhere. It has cute illustrations and verbalizes realistic thoughts of a child. This is a definite read to teach children to pray anywhere at any time.

#2. The Lord Is My Shepherd by Hans Wilhelm

I found this book at a garage sale and it was such a good find! This is a picture book form of Psalm 23 and shows a shepherd taking care of his sheep. This is a great way to teach this Psalm to your kids as well as teach them how God refers to us as His sheep and Jesus as the Good Shepherd. It brings the well-known Psalm to life as we can relate to the sheep in each picture.

#3. Most Of All, Jesus Loves You! by Noel Piper

This book contains one of the most important messages we can tell our children. We love them, their family loves them, and their friends love them, but most of all, Jesus loves them. Every person needs to understand this truth or they will constantly try to feel loved from people or things that will never suffice. This is a short book with a powerful message.

#4. Sidney & Norman a tale of two pigs by Phil Vischer

This book is deep and probably too complex for my 4 and 2 year olds but I read it anyway (I shorten it for now but know that it will be a great book for years to come). It was written by the creator of Veggie Tales so you know it is kid friendly with a good biblical message. This is similar to the parable of the prodigal son (which tells of two broken people loved by their father) in that there are two pigs who live completely differently but both need to hear a specific message from God-both the rule followers and the rule breakers need God. And He loves them both.

#5. The Story of King Jesus by Ben Irwin

If I had to pick my favorite book, this would have to be it. Ben does an incredible job summarizing the entire Bible into one big story in a way for kids to easily understand. Reading a book like this will help children to understand early on how the Bible is not filled with a bunch of random stories but instead will teach how God has always had a plan for His people. It really is a great book because it is biblical and God’s beautiful story. I am so thankful I found it discounted at a book store that was going out of business.

#6. We All Need Forgiveness by Mercer Mayer

I honestly do not know how I got this book nor did I know that the book character Little Critter by Mercer Mayer was a Christian. Did you know that the Berenstain Bears are also Christians?

This book is great because it again puts a Complex Biblical Principle, like forgiveness, into real life examples. In this story Little Critter is forgiven by his mom and dad when he makes mistakes. But then throughout the book he has a hard time forgiving others (or even being kind to them) when they make a mistake. Then he learns his lesson at the end when he again needs forgiveness. I would add some more explanation to the end and discuss the cross more but these examples are relatable to children so I believe it is worth the read.

#7. God Cares When I’m Afraid by Stormie Omartian

I honestly do not know how I got this book nor did I know that the book character Little Critter by Mercer Mayer was a Christian. Did you know that the Berenstain Bears are also Christians?

This book is great because it again puts a complex biblical principle, like forgiveness, into real life examples. In this story Little Critter is forgiven by his mom and dad when he makes mistakes. But then throughout the book he has a hard time forgiving others (or even being kind to them) when they make a mistake. Then he learns his lesson at the end when he again needs forgiveness. I would add some more explanation to the end and discuss the cross more but these examples are relatable to children so I believe it is worth the read.

#8. God Knows My Name by Debby Anderson

I honestly do not know how I got this book nor did I know that the book character Little Critter by Mercer Mayer was a Christian. Did you know that the Berenstain Bears are also Christians?

This book is great because it again puts a complex biblical principle, like forgiveness, into real life examples. In this story Little Critter is forgiven by his mom and dad when he makes mistakes. But then throughout the book he has a hard time forgiving others (or even being kind to them) when they make a mistake. Then he learns his lesson at the end when he again needs forgiveness. I would add some more explanation to the end and discuss the cross more but these examples are relatable to children so I believe it is worth the read.

#9. Good Good Father by Chris Tomlin and Pat Barrett

I honestly do not know how I got this book nor did I know that the book character Little Critter by Mercer Mayer was a Christian. Did you know that the Berenstain Bears are also Christians?

This book is great because it again puts a complex biblical principle, like forgiveness, into real life examples. In this story Little Critter is forgiven by his mom and dad when he makes mistakes. But then throughout the book he has a hard time forgiving others (or even being kind to them) when they make a mistake. Then he learns his lesson at the end when he again needs forgiveness. I would add some more explanation to the end and discuss the cross more but these examples are relatable to children so I believe it is worth the read.

#10. Jesus Loves Me by B&H Kids Editorial Staff

I honestly do not know how I got this book nor did I know that the book character Little Critter by Mercer Mayer was a Christian. Did you know that the Berenstain Bears are also Christians?

This book is great because it again puts a complex biblical principle, like forgiveness, into real life examples. In this story Little Critter is forgiven by his mom and dad when he makes mistakes. But then throughout the book he has a hard time forgiving others (or even being kind to them) when they make a mistake. Then he learns his lesson at the end when he again needs forgiveness. I would add some more explanation to the end and discuss the cross more but these examples are relatable to children so I believe it is worth the read.