Read 'n' See DVD Bible

Stephen Elkins
Integrity Publishers (2006)
ISBN 1591454867
Reviewed by Tammy Petty Conrad for Reader Views (11/06)

This children’s book includes forty Bible stories with bright and cheerful illustrations including the actual Bible verse it is taken from. Stories are included both from the Old and New Testaments. Better yet, there is an accompanying DVD which includes three hours of viewing with the words highlighted on the bottom of the screen. This will not only ground children in the literature of the Bible, but can’t help but improve their reading and pronunciation skills with repeated viewings.

It is recommended for ages 3 – 8, but I would imagine it is better suited to the younger of that range. The illustrations while beautiful are not animated and I’m not sure how long it will keep the attention of older kids. While there are forty stories, there is no menu to select which story you would like to view, so that might be frustrating to children who would like to watch their favorite over and over.

The songs in between stories remind me of the days when my daughter sang in the children’s church choir many years ago. I can see the little ones dancing along and trying out the lyrics as they watch. It won’t take too long before they know the words by heart!  Also, they will get the message of the Bible.

“Read ‘n’ See DVD Bible” is a great gift book and would be treasured by most young children growing in their faith.

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