Children's Bible Stories for Bedtime: To Grow in Faith & Love

Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3

Kids can wind down with inspiring childrens Bible stories and connect with God at bedtime.

With this collection of childrens first Bible stories, parents and kids can calmly end the day together in the comfort of God’s presence and peace. These favorites of key biblical figures and their ancient adventures inspire young curious minds to build a relationship with God and ponder about His never-ending love.  

Whether your child reads kids Bible storybooks aloud or simply listens, the practice of reading at bedtime will remind your child that God is always with them—from morning until night, and even while they sleep.  

Childrens Bible Stories for Bedtime features:  

  • Essential stories from both the Old and New Testaments that are written and interpreted for biblical accuracy and age appropriateness for kids 4–8 

  • Brief reflections at the end of each story to help kids understand God’s Word as it relates to them personally  

  • Prayers that encourage kids to speak openly and build a relationship with God  

  • Beautiful, full-page illustrations for each story to help children visualize and immerse themselves in God’s Word

About the Author

Julie Lavender is an author, journalist, and former homeschooling mom of 25 years. She holds a master’s degree in early childhood education. She is also the author of 365 Ways to Love Your Child: Turning Little Moments into Lasting Memories, and her work has been featured in Guideposts. She enjoys baking, traveling, and spending time with her family. 

Shahar Kober is an illustrator working from a very small studio, in a very small town, in a very small country. Over the years, Shahar has illustrated tens of books, but he also creates illustrations for newspapers, magazines, and animated films. He also teaches illustration. When Shahar doesn’t illustrate, he enjoys the outdoors, taking care of his garden (which is very small as well!), and finding little insect friends there.

Shahar Kober is an illustrator working from a very small studio, in a very small town, in a very small country. Over the years, Shahar has illustrated tens of books, but he also creates illustrations for newspapers, magazines, and animated films. He also teaches illustration. When Shahar doesn't illustrate, he enjoys the outdoors, taking care of his garden (which is very small as well!), and finding little insect friends there.