Books for your kids
Books, audio and apps we love, hand-picked for reading and listening together. Many are in stock at The Crossing bookstore.
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Our crew’s first picks. Grab one and you’re set.
In our bookstoreAges 1–10The Big Picture Story BibleDavid Helm26 stories, one big story. Simple words, bold pictures, all of God’s love.Get it at our bookstore →
In our bookstoreAges 3–5Beginning with God: Book 1Alison Mitchell & Jo Boddam-WhethamRead a story, chat, pray, add a sticker. A daily rhythm for little ones.Get it at our bookstore →
In our bookstoreAges 3–6The Friend Who ForgivesDan DeWittPeter lets Jesus down, badly. Jesus forgives him anyway. And he’ll forgive us too.Get it at our bookstore →
In our bookstoreAges 7–12Best News Ever: Your 100-Day Guide to the Gospel of MarkChris Morphew100 days in Mark. Read, think, pray, every day. Great for tweens.Get it at our bookstore →
Kids Bibles
A Bible they can read (or hear) every day. Start here.
- In our bookstoreAges 1–10The Big Picture Story BibleDavid Helm26 stories, one big story. Simple words, bold pictures, all of God’s love.Get it at our bookstore →
In our bookstoreAges 3–7The Jesus Storybook BibleSally Lloyd-JonesEvery story whispers his name. Watch each one point straight to Jesus.Get it at our bookstore →
In our bookstoreThe Beginner’s BibleZondervan90+ Bible stories with bright, bold pictures. A first Bible for little hands.Get it at our bookstore →
In our bookstoreAges 7–12The Biggest Story Bible StorybookKevin DeYoung104 stories that join up into one. Stunning art, and a prayer to end each chapter.Get it at our bookstore →
Ages 7–12The Kingdom of God Bible StorybookTyler Van HalterenGenesis to Revelation in two volumes. Sticks close to Scripture, never dumbed down.Visit site ↗
Bible story picture books
One story, told brilliantly. Perfect for bedtime.
- In our bookstoreAges 3–6The Friend Who ForgivesDan DeWittPeter lets Jesus down, badly. Jesus forgives him anyway. And he’ll forgive us too.Get it at our bookstore →
In our bookstoreAges 3–6The Man in the Tree and the Brand New StartCarl LafertonZacchaeus meets Jesus and everything changes. Only Jesus truly satisfies.Get it at our bookstore →
In our bookstoreAges 3–6The Prisoners, the Earthquake, and the Midnight SongBob HartmanPaul and Silas sing in jail, then the ground shakes. A rescue story with a twist.Get it at our bookstore →
In our bookstoreAges 3–6Read, Think, Pray, DoSimon CamilleriFour rhyming steps to reading the Bible together. Habits that stick.Get it at our bookstore →
In our bookstoreAges 3–6Wow God! Thank You, Sorry, PleaseSimon CamilleriFour simple ways to pray, on a dad-and-daughter bushwalk.Get it at our bookstore →
In our bookstoreAges 3–6The Christmas PromiseAlison MitchellGod promised a forever King. At Christmas, he kept it.Get it at our bookstore →
In our bookstoreAges 3–6The God ContestCarl LafertonElijah’s fire-from-heaven showdown, and the even bigger win at the empty tomb.Get it at our bookstore →
In our bookstoreAges 3–6Jesus and the Lions’ DenAlison MitchellDaniel and the lions, with hidden clues pointing to Jesus. Spot them all.Get it at our bookstore →
In our bookstoreAges 7–12The Priest with Dirty ClothesR.C. SproulA muddy priest, a royal crisis, and a clean robe. Big theology made vivid.Get it at our bookstore →
Ages 3–6God Rescues MeKristen WetherellThe gospel in call-and-response, with a lift-the-flap ending. Little hands love it.
Ages 3–6God Cares for MeKristen WetherellGod made everything, and he looks after his kids. Big truth, tiny readers.
Ages 3–6God Speaks to MeKristen WetherellHow God talks to us through the Bible, and the hope he gives in Jesus.
Ages 3–6Sophie and the Heidelberg CatAndrew WilsonSophie messes up. A talking cat teaches her grace. Yes, really.
Ages 3–6A Very Noisy ChristmasTim ThornboroughThe Christmas story, with sound effects. Your kids make the noise.
Ages 3–6His Grace Is EnoughMelissa KrugerFor the days kids get it wrong. A rhyming reminder that Jesus makes it right.
Ages 3–6Charlie and the Preschool ProdigalGinger BlombergThe prodigal son, set in a preschool. Opens great chats about grace.
Ages 10–12Jesus, Strong and KindSinclair FergusonBuilt on the much-loved song. When kids feel scared, lost or weak, Jesus is there.
Family devotions
Ten minutes round the table. Read, chat, pray.
Ages 3–12New City Catechism for Kids52 short questions and answers. Learn the big truths together, one a week.Visit site ↗- In our bookstoreAges 7–12Best News Ever: Your 100-Day Guide to the Gospel of MarkChris Morphew100 days in Mark. Read, think, pray, every day. Great for tweens.Get it at our bookstore →
In our bookstoreAges 7–12The Ology: Ancient Truths, Ever NewMarty MachowskiTheology for kids, wrapped in an adventure. Seriously good.Get it at our bookstore →
In our bookstoreAges 7–12Exploring the Bible Together: A 52-Week Family Worship PlanDavid MurrayA year-long expedition through the whole Bible, with questions for big and little kids.Get it at our bookstore →- In our bookstoreAges 3–5Beginning with God: Book 1Alison Mitchell & Jo Boddam-WhethamRead a story, chat, pray, add a sticker. A daily rhythm for little ones.Get it at our bookstore →
In our bookstoreAges 3–5Beginning with God: Book 2Alison Mitchell & Jo Boddam-WhethamMore stories, more stickers. Baby Moses to Lazarus.Get it at our bookstore →
Podcasts and apps for kids
Good stuff for their ears, in the car or at bedtime.
- Podcast
God’s Big StoryLearn the Bible, sing it, and chat about it with friends. From The Village Church.Visit site ↗ - Podcast
The Biggest StoryA new Bible story each week, dramatically retold by Mike Reeves. Every one points to Jesus.Visit site ↗ - Audiobooks
Lithos Kids audiobooksBible storybooks and adventures to download and listen to anywhere.Visit site ↗ - Yoto card
Ages 3–6Bible Stories Volume 1: The Christmas PromiseFive favourite Bible stories on one card, including The Christmas Promise.Visit site ↗ - Yoto card
God’s Big Promises Bible Storybook92 Bible stories on two cards. The whole Bible as one big promise kept.Visit site ↗
Books to use with your kids
When life gets hard or confusing, a good book helps you start the conversation.
- Meltdowns
Ages 3–6Count Yourself CalmEliza HuieBreathe, pray, count five true things about God. A calm-down tool kids can use. - Emotions
Ages 3–6What Are Feelings For?Abbey WedgeworthGod gave us feelings for a reason. Lift the flaps and find out why. - Death, grief
In our bookstoreAges 3–6Goodbye to GoodbyesLauren ChandlerJesus raises Lazarus, and promises one day there’ll be no more sad goodbyes.Get it at our bookstore → - Screen time
Ages 3–6Polly and the Screen Time OverloadBetsy Childs HowardToo much screen, not enough self-control. A gentle reset for the whole family. - Identity
Ages 3–6Arlo Takes OffBetsy Childs HowardArlo tries to fly like a bird. Turns out the best thing to be is who God made you. - Self-worth, identity
Ages 3–6Sonia and the Biggest Block Tower EverKathryn ButlerWhen the tower falls, Sonia learns her worth was never in the tower.