Follow the seasons with faith-filled family reading in A Year of Bible Stories: A Treasury of 48 Best-Loved Stories. This children’s Bible storybook gathers 48 beloved stories from God’s Word into themes for every month of the year. Written by JoAnne Simmons and illustrated by Anni Schmidt, the hardcover collection invites families to explore beginnings, love, freedom, thanksgiving, and more. Share a story at bedtime, connect your reading with a seasonal celebration, or discover the bonus section explaining holidays throughout the calendar year.

Book Details

• Author: JoAnne Simmons.
• Illustrator: Anni Schmidt.
• Publisher: Barbour.
• Format: Hardcover.
• Pages: 155.
• Recommended Age: Ages 4 and up; families can also enjoy reading together.
• Contents: 48 Bible stories organized into twelve monthly themes.
• Bonus Feature: A section explaining dozens of holiday celebrations throughout the calendar year.
• Book Type: Illustrated Bible story collection, not a complete Bible.

From the Back Cover

“Celebrate stories from God’s Word all year long with this delightful Bible story treasury.”

The back cover describes a keepsake Bible storybook celebrating each month with a total of 48 best-loved stories from God’s Word. Through these stories, children learn how God worked in the lives of Bible men and women and are encouraged to recognize how He still works in people’s lives today. A bonus section at the end explores dozens of holiday celebrations throughout the year.

Monthly Themes

• January: Beginnings.
• February: Love.
• March: Easter.
• April: Spring.
• May: Celebration of Mothers.
• June: Celebration of Fathers.
• July: Freedom.
• August: Learning and Wisdom.
• September: Strength and Perseverance.
• October: Harvest.
• November: Thanksgiving.
• December: Christmas.

Three Ways to Enjoy It

• Family Story Time: Read together and invite children to talk about the people and events in each story.
• Seasonal Reading: Explore a monthly theme alongside the changing seasons and family celebrations.
• Bedtime Connection: Share a Bible story as part of a quiet evening reading routine.

Why You’ll Love It

• Brings 48 Bible stories together in one keepsake collection.
• Monthly themes offer a simple structure for year-round reading.
• Illustrations accompany the stories for young readers.
• The bonus holiday section gives families more to explore together.
• A portion of every purchase supports missions.

A Thoughtful Gift For

A child ages 4 and up, a grandchild, or a family adding to its faith-filled bookshelf. This hardcover Bible story collection makes a thoughtful birthday or Christmas gift with reading that continues throughout the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this book recommended for?
The back cover recommends ages 4 and up. Families can also share the stories during read-aloud time.

How many Bible stories are included?
This edition contains 48 Bible stories arranged around twelve monthly themes.

Is this book only for Christmas?
No. December focuses on Christmas, while the other months include themes such as beginnings, love, Easter, freedom, and thanksgiving.

Is this a complete Bible or a daily devotional?
It is a selected Bible story collection, not a complete Bible or a 365-entry daily devotional. Its 48 stories are organized by monthly themes.

What format is the book, and does it include anything beyond the stories?
The listing identifies it as a 155-page hardcover. The back cover also confirms a bonus section explaining dozens of holiday celebrations throughout the calendar year.