Thursday, November 27, 2014

Book Review :: The Sweetest Story Bible for Toddlers by Diane Stortz, illustrated by Sheila Bailey

The Sweetest Story Bible for Toddlers is a padded hardcover book with boardbook pages. There are 32 boardbook pages total (with 4 pages/2 page openings per story). 

The Sweetest Story Bible for Toddlers is written by Diane Stortz and illustrated by Sheila Bailey. The illustrations are big and colorful - they take up the majority of each page, leaving room for just a few lines of text on each page. Because the stories are short, there is not a lot of "fluff" in with the basic facts as you might find in many Bible storybooks. 
The Sweetest Story Bible for Toddlers contains 8 Bible stories:

Old Testament stories:
- "A Perfect World" (creation)
- "Safe in a Big Boat" (Noah's ark)
- "Saving Baby Moses" (baby Moses)
- "Brave Queen Esther" (Esther)

New Testament stories:
- "Born in a Stable" (Jesus' birth)
- "Let the Children Come" (Jesus & children)
- "The Saddest Day" (crucifixion)
- "Alive Again!" (resurrection)

Although the exterior of The Sweetest Story Bible for Toddlers is obviously aimed at girls, the inside does not feel "girly". (I actually wish the cover had been more neutral - this would be a great book for both boys and girls.) Perhaps the most "girly" story in The Sweetest Story Bible for Toddlers is "Brave Queen Esther", but the story of Esther is not just for girls.

I think The Sweetest Story Bible for Toddlers is a great addition to your toddler's bookshelf. 
FTC Declaration: The publisher has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book or advanced reading copy. This does not change the fact that I will give my honest opinion in my reviews.

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