I’ve been reading through The Action Bible with my 6-year-old son, and we are both so very impressed!
“What do you like about it, Kyle?”
His simple answer, “Everything.”
The Action Bible is a 752 page Bible story book told in comic book format published by David C. Cook. The artwork style and the text and the way the story is told with pictures and words makes it read exactly like a comic book. That drew Kyle in right away, but as a mom, I was most curious about the theology.
So far I’ve been blown away by the way the story is told. It is broken up into episodes — some as short as two pages, and others as long as six or eight. I have appreciated the unfolding of God’s story as told in this way. The focus on the story itself without exposition or narrative has made it come alive to me as well. I feel as if instead of reading the Bible to learn from God’s word, I’m understanding it on a different level as an overarching story told in a suspenseful way that focuses on action.
More mature stories such as when Joseph is tempted by Potiphar’s wife are handled with sensitivity to the age group who will be reading it, yet not glossed over completely:
The narrative says: “Joseph’s success also leads to trouble. Potiphar’s wife falls in love with the handsome young slave. One day while Potiphar is away. . . ”
Then she invites him to sit beside her (with come hither eyes), and when he flees she tells Potiphar:
“Your Hebrew slave tried to kiss me! I screamed and he left, but he dropped his robe. Here, see it?”
This would make a wonderful gift for your child or grandchild or niece or nephew. I think that ages 6 to 12 would appreciate it (especially those who already enjoy graphic novels or comics). It’s the book that Kyle asks for each night, and what a great way to end the day.
Jennifer Donovan thinks that the Bible is a fascinating and action-filled story even when read on whisper thin paper pages with small dense text. Read more about her faith in action at her blog Snapshot.
I strongly recommend The Action Bible, and I’m happy to be able to give away a copy to one of you (U.S. only).
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Oh, my son is only 3, but I KNOW my husband would love to read this with him! He is totally into this kind of thing! 🙂
I would love to read this to my son and daughter!
I would love to be entered. I have three kids with a wide spread of ages and think this would be great for sharing with all of them.
This would be popular at our house!
Amy
I’d love to read this with our 8 year old grandson!
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this would be great for my nephew 🙂
I can’t decide if this would be better for my son or one of my nephews. Thanks for the review and giveaway.
My son would love this!
My son and I are reading the Boble every night. He would love to read it in this format!
My son would love this!
Cool! My 14 yo daughter loves graphic novels. Maybe this will get her interested more in reading her Bible.
Thank you for this review and offer!
I’d love to enter!
This would make a wonderful Christmas gift for my 8 year old.
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Wow – what a great idea! Count me in!
We would love this. We’re always looking for resources to use in our family devotions. Thanks!
I’d love to win this book.
Wow, interesting. I’m personally a non-believer, but I still want my sons to have exposure to religion so they can make their own choice. This could be a very interesting way to do it.
I’d love to win this. Thanks for a chance.
I would love to use this one at church with the kiddos. Thanks for the chance!
Count me in! thanks!
This is a great way to intrest my son in the Bible. I hope we can enojoy this into the newyear and always!
Brianna–
You won the Action Bible! I hope you like it as much as we have.
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Jennifer
What a great gift this would be for my 12 year old Grandson….his Dad told him the bible was a book of fiction.
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