EV Kids Recommends
Online Resources
Quiz Worx
Sign up here. A program of great Bible teaching (videos, songs, worksheets and other activities) will be delivered to your email address each week. Best for kids aged 5-12.
Kids’ Talk with Colin
Here you will find a number of 7 minute videos that Colin Buchanan has produced. They contain Bible teaching and singing by Colin. Best for kids 4-7years old.
The Bible App
Available as an app this contains Bible stories and interactive activities. Best for ages 3-7yrs.
Youth Works – Kids Pray
Prayer ideas for k-6 children.
It’s Music Time @home – Episode 1
Wonderful 10 minute videos for Preschoolers, with singing and use of simple musical instruments.
Parents for Eternal Life
A blog for Christian parents, where Dale Brown writes articles which are short, sharp and super practical.
Books/Bibles for Term 2 EV Kids Programs
One Big Story – Bible Storybook
Recommended ages 5-8 years.
This Storybook Bible contains 145 stories from the Old and New Testament. One of the strengths of this storybook Bible is that each story has a connection with Jesus. The amount of text and style of pictures are well suited for this age group.
The Ology by Marty MacHowski
Recommended for 5-12 years.
The Ology gives kids of all ages a beginner’s theology book to help them understand who God is and how we, as his children, relate to him. Arranged within a traditional systematic theological framework, each truth in The Ology is also connected to the larger redemptive story of Scripture.
Bible and Bible Reading Aids
The Big Picture Story Bible – David Helm
Recommended age 5-7yrs
This story book covers the Big Story of the Bible. It helps children understand how the whole Bible teaches and points us to the great salvation found in Jesus.
The Gospel Story Bible – Marty Machowski
Recommended age 7-10yrs
This Story Bible takes passages of the Bible and condenses them into asingle page story which is well written for children. It incorporates the theology of the whole Bible into that story so that children are learning to always read a passage in context. The authors encourage children to read the story and then spend the next couple of days actually reading the passages from a Bible.
The Beginners Bible – Candle books
Recommended age 3-5yrs
This Bible recounts some of the key events in the Bible. It doesn’t make many theological conclusions but introduces children to the pictures are colourful and well drawn for pre-schoolers.
The Big Book of Bible Stories for Toddlers
Recommended age – 1-3yrs
This board book is great for Toddlers. It contains 19 Bible stories from both the Old and New Testament. Read Dale’s review of all the ‘One Big story’ Bible books for Toddlers here
One Big Story – Bible Stories for Toddlers
Recommended age 1-3years.
These board books contain 20 Old and New Testament stories. There is also an interactive element that can be accessed via your phone.
Short Steps for Long Gain (Family Edition) – Kathy and Simon Manchester
Recommended age 5-12yrs
26 short Bible studies for the family.
XTB – Alison Mitchell
Recommended age 7-11yrs
Designed to help the reader get into the Bible daily for themselves –‐ XTB is packed with puzzles, pictures, prayers and solid teaching points. Children are encouraged to understand, apply and pray through the Bible in an accessible and thought–‐provoking way.
Table Talk – Alison Mitchell
Recommended age 4+yrs
This is a book of daily bible times for families to use together. Based on just a few verses from a passage, it is suitable with children aged from 4 upwards. It forms the basis for a short family bible time.
More helpful books and music for kids.
Music for school age children which helps them rejoice and remember great truths about Jesus.
Case for Christ – For Kids
Recommended age 7-12 years
Kids can have questions and doubts. This is a book written in kids friendly language that gives answers. It seeks to answer some of kids’ questions by addressing the existence, miracles, ministry and resurrection of Jesus.
My God is so Big by Catherine Mackenzie
For preschoolers- Based on the chorus “My God is so big!” this is a great book which teaches children about the strength of God.
Everyone a Child Should Know by Clare Heath-Whyte
Everything a child should know about God by Kenneth N Taylor and Jenny Brake
What every child should know about Prayer by Nancy Guthrie
These wonderful books are great for kids aged 4-7years. Bought separately they contain short chapters, Bible verses and great pictures.
Big Truths for Little Kids – Susan and Richie Hunt
Recommended age 6-8yrs
This book can help you teach the basic truths of the Christian faith to your children.It involved questions and answers and a story for children to learn from.
Gumtree Gully – Kel Richards
Recommended age 6-8yrs
This is the Gospel in a bush story. There are Bible verses and questions to help ensure your child’s understanding of the good news of Jesus.
Tales that Tell the Truth from The Good Book store
Recommended age 3-6yrs.
An exciting range of new storybooks from The Good Book for Children, which combine stunning illustration with faithful, Bible-centred story-telling.
Who will be King – Matthias Media
Recommended age 5-12yrs
This is a great resource that gives kids a clear explanation of the Gospel message.
Singin Jesus is the Word – EV Kids CD
A CD designed for school age children which helps them rejoice and remember great truths about Jesus.
Jesus is Uber Bamboo – EV Kids CD
A CD designed for school age children which helps them rejoice and remember great truths about Jesus.
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