Stepping Stones to Bigger Faith for Little People

I have flipped through many devotionals for young children and become very disheartened at the shallow truths and petty applications they offer. This book is sweet in its simple pictures and precious examples of profound Biblical truths. I love that it begins with Romans 5:8. It presents the really important principles that provide a foundation for Christian living - suitable for a preschooler! I also like that it doesn't dress up each one to "appear" practical with songs, activities and short-sighted questions. Many activity ideas are offered in the introduction to help you tailor the devotionals for use with different ages and levels of learning. My four year-old and I have had some wonderful discussions over the pages of this book.

I found this book refreshingly free of big eyed cartoonish characters, as are so common in other children's Bibles and devotionals. The simple drawings are realistic depictions of children and animals, and add to the gentle quality of the book. I used it with my children, in conjunction with a set of two cassette tapes (I don't know if these are still available)that read the story to you, and put the scripture references to music. Buy it for the young ones in your life if you want sound teaching on how God wants us to live, beginning with the youngest.