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Kid Devotions & Books

A curated collection of trusted devotionals and faith-building books to help children grow in their understanding of God's word.

All resources are selected for biblical accuracy and age-appropriate teaching.

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The Treasure: Ancient Story Ever New of Jesus and His Church

Helps children understand Jesus’ life, the gospel, and the story of His church through engaging teaching and illustrations that connect faith to God’s ongoing mission. 


Best for ages: 6–12

Little Pilgrim's Progress (Illustrated Edition)From John Bunyan's Classic

Adapts John Bunyan’s classic allegory into a child-friendly story that follows Christian’s journey toward the Celestial City, with rich illustrations and accessible language. 


Best for ages: 6–12.

A Jesus Easter: Explore God’s Amazing Rescue Plan

Helps kids discover the meaning of Easter through Bible teaching, puzzles, and activities that show how Jesus fulfills God’s rescue plan. 


Best for ages: 5–9

The Donkey Who Carried a King

Retells the Palm Sunday story from the perspective of the donkey who carried Jesus, helping children see humility and Jesus’ kingship in a gentle, memorable way. 


Best for ages: 3–7

The Gospel Story Bible: Discovering Jesus in the Old and New Testaments

Retells Bible stories from both Testaments with a clear focus on how each one points to Jesus and God’s redemption plan. Engaging narratives and illustrations help children see Scripture as one unified gospel story. 


Best for ages: 4–10

Roar Like a Lion: 90 Devotions to a Courageous Faith

Offers 90 short devotions that inspire kids to grow in boldness, confidence, and trust in God’s strength through Scripture. 


Best for ages: 7–12

Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds

Helps young children understand healthy boundaries around technology and online images with simple, reassuring language and practical guidance. 


Best for ages: 3–7

The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross Board Book

Presents the big story of Scripture—creation, separation from God, and Jesus’ rescue—in simple, bold board book form that’s perfect for little ones. 


Best for ages: 0–6

The Church (Big Theology for Little Hearts) Board Book

Introduces the idea of the church—what it is and why it matters—in simple, child-friendly language and bright illustrations. 


Best for ages: 0–3

God (Big Theology for Little Hearts) Board Book

Introduces the character and nature of God in simple, clear language and bright illustrations perfect for toddlers and early learners. 


Best for ages: 0–3

Preteen Devotional for Girls: 52 Weeks of Encouraging Devotions and Scripture for Tweens

Offers a year of weekly devotions and Scripture reflections tailored to encourage young girls in their faith and everyday life. 


Best for ages: 9–12

The Wonder of Creation: 100 More Devotions About God and Science

Offers 100 short devotions that explore fascinating science topics alongside Scripture to inspire awe for God’s creative power. 


Best for ages: 7–12

How Great Is Our God: 100 Indescribable Devotions About God and Science

How Great Is Our God: 100 Indescribable Devotions About God and Science brings together 100 short devotions that explore fascinating science topics alongside Scripture, helping kids see God’s greatness in creation. 


Best for ages: 7–12.

10 Days of the Easter Story

Guides families through Holy Week with short readings and activities that explore the emotions and events leading to Jesus’ resurrection. 


Best for ages: 4–10 (family read-aloud)

WonderFull: Ancient Psalms Ever New

Introduces children to the beauty and meaning of the Psalms through engaging teaching and illustrations that connect ancient songs to everyday faith. 


Best for ages: 6–12

The Risen King: 40 Devotions for Easter

Offers 40 classic, Scripture-rich reflections from Spurgeon to help readers meditate on Christ’s cross and resurrection throughout Lent and Easter.


Best for ages: teens and adults.

Holy Week: An Emotions Primer

Introduces toddlers to the events and emotions of Holy Week using simple words and expressive illustrations in a sturdy board book format. 


Best for ages: 0–3

Easter Is Coming!

Introduces little ones to the story of Easter in simple, joyful language with bright illustrations and sturdy pages made for small hands. It gently shares the hope of Jesus’ resurrection in a toddler-friendly format. 


Best for ages: 0–4

The Ology: Ancient Truths, Ever New

Introduces core Christian theology to children through engaging storytelling and illustrations that explain who God is and how His truth fits into the big story of Scripture.


Best for ages: 6–12

You Can Count on God: 100 Devotions for Kids

Offers 100 short, encouraging devotions that help children worry less and trust God more through Scripture and reflection. 


Best for ages: 6–10

God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies

Gently teaches kids about body safety and boundaries in a clear, age-appropriate way, helping them understand that their bodies are special and should be protected. 


Best for ages: 3–7

The Biggest Story: How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Garden

Tells the Bible as one grand, connected story highlighting how Jesus fulfills God’s rescue plan from Genesis to Revelation. 


Best for ages: 4–10

The Holy Spirit (Big Theology for Little Hearts) Board Book

Gently introduces toddlers to who the Holy Spirit is and how He works, using simple language and bright, engaging illustrations. 


Best for ages: 0–3

The Gospel (Big Theology for Little Hearts)Board Book

The Gospel (Big Theology for Little Hearts) explains the core truths of the gospel in simple, kid-friendly language that helps young hearts understand God’s love, grace, and salvation through Jesus. 


Best for ages: 1–4.

The Bible Recap for Kids: A 365-Day Guide through the Bible for Young Readers

The Bible Recap for Kids: A 365-Day Guide through the Bible for Young Readers provides a year’s worth of kid-friendly daily readings that help young readers follow the flow of Scripture from start to finish. 


Best for ages: 7–12.

Grace for the Moment: 365 Devotions for Kids

Offers daily, bite-sized devotions that help kids grow in understanding of God’s grace and truth throughout the year. 


Best for ages: 6–10

Indescribable: 100 Devotions About God and Science

Indescribable: 100 Devotions About God and Science blends biblical truth with fascinating science facts in 100 short, kid-friendly devotions that spark wonder about God’s creation. 


Best for ages: 7–12.

The Explorer Bible Dictionary for Kids

Explains key Bible people, places, and terms in clear, kid-friendly language with illustrations that help children understand Scripture more deeply. 


Best for ages: 7–12

Defend Your Faith: 100 Devotions for Kids with Questions

Helps kids understand and articulate what they believe through short apologetics-focused devotions with reflection questions. 


Best for ages: 8–12

Darkest Night, Brightest Day: A Family Devotional for the Easter Season

Guides families through Holy Week with short daily readings that reflect on Jesus’ death and resurrection and the hope of Easter. 


Best for ages: 6–12 (family read-aloud)

Bare Tree and Little Wind: A Story for Holy Week

Uses gentle storytelling and nature imagery to help children reflect on the events of Holy Week and the hope of Easter. 


Best for ages: 4–8

Long Story Short: Ten-Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to God

Provides brief, family-focused devotions that walk through the big story of the Bible in short, engaging readings designed for everyday home use. Each devotion connects Scripture to Christ and encourages discussion and prayer together. 


Best for ages: 6–12 (family read-aloud)

The New City Catechism: 52 Questions and Answers for Our Hearts and Minds

Teaches core Christian beliefs through 52 simple question-and-answer statements designed for memorization and discussion across a year. It’s a concise tool for families, churches, and individuals to learn the foundations of the gospel and Christian doctrine. 


Best for ages: 8 through adult

67 Daily Devotions: Five‑Minute Bible Studies for Kids Who Follow Jesus

Offers short, five-minute Bible reflections that help kids grow in their faith through quick daily study and Scripture engagement. 


Best for ages: 6–10


The Friend Who Forgives Board Book

Tells the true Bible story of how Peter messed up but experienced Jesus’ forgiveness, shared in simple, toddler-friendly language and bright illustrations. 


Best for ages: 0–3

The Biggest Story ABC Board Book

The Biggest Story ABC Board Book uses the alphabet to introduce key people, places, and themes from Scripture in a simple and colorful board book format. 


Best for ages: 0–3.

Creation (Big Theology for Little Hearts) Board Book

Introduces young children to the story of God’s creation with simple, clear language and bright, engaging illustrations.


Best for ages: 0–3

Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer Storybook: A True Story of How You Can Talk With God

Shares inspiring, easy-to-understand stories that help kids learn how to talk with God through prayer in everyday life. 


Best for ages: 5–10

Love Does for Kids

Love Does for Kids brings inspiring, real-life stories and devotionals that help children understand what it looks like to show love in action, rooted in faith and kindness. 


Best for ages: 6–12.

Our Daily Bread for Kids: 365 Meaningful Moments with God

Our Daily Bread for Kids: 365 Meaningful Moments with God offers a year’s worth of short, kid-focused devotions that help children connect with God daily through Scripture and reflection. 


Best for ages: 6–10.

Doodle Devotions for Kids Paperback

Doodle Devotions for Kids by Nancy Taylor is an interactive devotional that helps children grow in faith through short readings paired with guided doodling and drawing prompts. It turns quiet time into a creative, hands-on experience that helps kids reflect on biblical truth and respond personally. Best for ages: 6–10.

Where do I start?

  • Look for age-appropriate reading levels

  • Choose Christ-centered content

  • Consider daily vs weekly formats

  • Pick something that fits your child's personality or needs

Helping children hide God's Word in their hearts.
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." -Psalm 119:105
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Helping children grow in faith through trusted, age-appropriate resources.

"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."

Psalm 119:105

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