Christian Childrens Books

Both beautiful illustrations and Biblical life lessons can be found in Christian childrens books. Their messages can be relevant for all ages - small children through adults.

Max Lucado's picture books have got to be some of my all time favorites. I've read them to little children, teens and adults. Their messages of God's love and truth are relevant to any age group.

Stories of Punchinello the Wemmick include -

Max Lucado's Wemmicks: Volumes 1-3, Picture Books By Max Lucado / Crossway Books & Bibles Your little ones will feel great compassion for Punchinello, a chipped puppet who questions his own value. In You Are Special, Eli the Woodcarver helps Punchinello understand his worth---marks and all. And in You Are Mine, Punchinello discovers that status isn't a matter of things, but being a child of God. And in If I Only Had a Green Nose, he learns that being just like everyone else is not always what it's cracked up to be. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

One of Lucado's most recent Christian childrens book is -

The Oak Inside the Acorn By Max Lucado / Tommy Nelson In his touching picture book, master storyteller Max Lucado reveals that each one of us was created for a special purpose. The Oak Inside the Acorn is a heartwarming parable that encourages children to be the best they can be for God. This parallel to the bestselling book for adults, Cure for the Common Life, reminds parents to focus on their children's God-given abilities, while Children will see that all they need to do is to "Just be the tree God made you to be." Little Acorn sees himself as very small and he's unsure of what he's supposed to do in life. Eventually, he grows into Big Oak, but he still wonders about his purpose. Though he tries as hard as he can, he can't grow oranges like his friends the orange trees, or produce beautiful flowers like his friends Pink Petunia or Rosie. But finally, he discovers that his mighty branches were created for a very special purpose! Recommended for ages 5 to 10.

A story of a young boy's curiosity getting him into trouble paints a picture of our own sin and God's rescuing grace -

Because I Love You! By Max Lucado / Crossway Books & Bibles A long time ago a wise man named Shaddai built a wonderful village for the children to live in. He talked to them and sang for them, and even told them stories. Shaddai gave them everything they needed. And with his own hands, rock by rock, he built a protective wall around the village. One day Paladin, the most curious child in the village, discovers something troubling about the wall. Something that made him doubt about Shaddai's love. Could there be a mistake? Would Paladin be able to discover the answer and understand how deeply he is loved? Recommended for ages 4 and up.

There is also Lucado's Christian childrens book series of Hermie & Friends -

Max Lucado's Hermie and Friends: The Straight Path, A Puzzle and Lift-the-Flap Book By Max Lucado / Thomas Nelson A unique 8" x 8" board book with a nine-piece puzzle and intriguing life-a-flaps tell the latest story from Max Lucado's Hermie and Friends series. "Stay on the straight path, and it will take you right to my house." Easy directions, right? Well, not when Hermie is the one following them. A perfectly plump pear and a scenic view are only one of the detours that tempt Hermie on his journey. But his good friend Wormie continuously reminds him to stay on the straight path until the two caterpillars finally reach Schneider Snail's party. An entertaining format and 3-D illustrations make this valuable life lesson one children won't soon forget. Recommended for ages 2 to 5.

Liz Curtis Higgs' Parable Series has a Christian childrens book for each season with imparting Bible lessons through parable stories. Each page has relevant Scripture verses too.

The Parable of the Sunflower, 10th Anniversary Edition: The Parable Series #3 By Liz Curtis Higgs / Tommy Nelson Logan wanted to plant a pack of sunflower seeds, hoping they would grow tall enough to touch the sky. Although his flowers didn't reach all the way to heaven, Logan soon learns that his tiny seeds would reap a big harvest, not just in the ground, but also in the hearts of friends and neighbors. Recommended for ages 3 to 7.

There are so many great Christian childrens books out there for kids of all ages! As a family, we have enjoyed many over the years as our children have grown from babies to teens to college kids.

Having also been a children's librarian and teacher, I always knew Christian childrens books would have age appropriate material for my kids and students.

There are great reviews online of other outstanding Christian childrens books!


* Special note to those that "proofread" like me: I know there should be an apostrophe showing possession - "Christian children's books," but my keyword prompt won't accept it! ...Just wanted you to know, and thanks for overlooking it! :)