Celebrate God’s Word throughout the seasons with A Year of Bible Stories and Prayers: A Treasury of 96 Best-Loved Stories. This children’s keepsake storybook brings together 96 Bible stories arranged around monthly themes, from beginnings and protection in January to Christmas in December. Written by JoAnne Simmons and illustrated by Anni Schmidt, the hardcover book offers families a way to share Bible stories and prayers throughout the year. Read together during family time, revisit a seasonal theme, or explore the bonus section explaining holiday celebrations across the calendar.
Book Details
- Author: JoAnne Simmons.
- Illustrator: Anni Schmidt.
- Publisher: Barbour.
- Format: Hardcover.
- Pages: 277.
- Listed Reading Age: Ages 4 and up; families can also enjoy reading together.
- Contents: 96 Bible stories and prayers organized by month.
- 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 that celebrates the months of the calendar year through 96 best-loved stories. Children learn how God worked in the lives of Bible men and women and are encouraged to see how He still works in people’s lives today. A bonus section at the end explains dozens of holiday celebrations throughout the year.
Monthly Themes
- January: Beginnings and Protection.
- February: Love and Blessings.
- March: Easter and Healing.
- April: Spring and Resurrection.
- May: Celebration of Mothers.
- June: Celebration of Fathers.
- July: Freedom and Forgiveness.
- August: Learning and Wisdom and Victory in Battle.
- September: Strength and Perseverance and Silly Prayers.
- October: Harvest and Wisdom.
- November: Thanksgiving and Helpless Prayers.
- December: Christmas and Prayers by and About Jesus.
Three Ways to Enjoy It
- Family Reading Time: Share a Bible story and talk about its message together.
- Seasonal Reflection: Explore the monthly themes alongside the changing seasons and family celebrations.
- Bedtime Connection: Make a story and prayer part of your evening reading routine.
Why You’ll Love It
- Includes 96 Bible stories in one keepsake collection.
- Monthly themes provide a year-round reading structure.
- Illustrations accompany the stories for young readers.
- The bonus holiday section offers 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 building a collection of faith-filled read-aloud books. Its year-round format makes it a thoughtful Christmas or birthday gift that can be enjoyed beyond a single season.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is this book intended for?
The listed reading age is 4 and up. Adults can also share the stories with children during family reading time.
How many stories are included?
The book contains 96 Bible stories, with prayers and monthly themes.
Is this book only for Christmas?
No. It covers all twelve months, with themes including love, Easter, mothers, fathers, gratitude, and Christmas.
Is this a complete Bible?
No. It is an illustrated collection of selected Bible stories and prayers, not the full Bible text.
What format is the book, and how many pages does it have?
The listing identifies it as a hardcover book with 277 pages.
Celebrate God’s Word throughout the seasons with A Year of Bible Stories and Prayers: A Treasury of 96 Best-Loved Stories. This children’s keepsake storybook brings together 96 Bible stories arranged around monthly themes, from beginnings and protection in January to Christmas in December. Written by JoAnne Simmons and illustrated by Anni Schmidt, the hardcover book offers families a way to share Bible stories and prayers throughout the year. Read together during family time, revisit a seasonal theme, or explore the bonus section explaining holiday celebrations across the calendar.
Book Details
- Author: JoAnne Simmons.
- Illustrator: Anni Schmidt.
- Publisher: Barbour.
- Format: Hardcover.
- Pages: 277.
- Listed Reading Age: Ages 4 and up; families can also enjoy reading together.
- Contents: 96 Bible stories and prayers organized by month.
- 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 that celebrates the months of the calendar year through 96 best-loved stories. Children learn how God worked in the lives of Bible men and women and are encouraged to see how He still works in people’s lives today. A bonus section at the end explains dozens of holiday celebrations throughout the year.
Monthly Themes
- January: Beginnings and Protection.
- February: Love and Blessings.
- March: Easter and Healing.
- April: Spring and Resurrection.
- May: Celebration of Mothers.
- June: Celebration of Fathers.
- July: Freedom and Forgiveness.
- August: Learning and Wisdom and Victory in Battle.
- September: Strength and Perseverance and Silly Prayers.
- October: Harvest and Wisdom.
- November: Thanksgiving and Helpless Prayers.
- December: Christmas and Prayers by and About Jesus.
Three Ways to Enjoy It
- Family Reading Time: Share a Bible story and talk about its message together.
- Seasonal Reflection: Explore the monthly themes alongside the changing seasons and family celebrations.
- Bedtime Connection: Make a story and prayer part of your evening reading routine.
Why You’ll Love It
- Includes 96 Bible stories in one keepsake collection.
- Monthly themes provide a year-round reading structure.
- Illustrations accompany the stories for young readers.
- The bonus holiday section offers 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 building a collection of faith-filled read-aloud books. Its year-round format makes it a thoughtful Christmas or birthday gift that can be enjoyed beyond a single season.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is this book intended for?
The listed reading age is 4 and up. Adults can also share the stories with children during family reading time.
How many stories are included?
The book contains 96 Bible stories, with prayers and monthly themes.
Is this book only for Christmas?
No. It covers all twelve months, with themes including love, Easter, mothers, fathers, gratitude, and Christmas.
Is this a complete Bible?
No. It is an illustrated collection of selected Bible stories and prayers, not the full Bible text.
What format is the book, and how many pages does it have?
The listing identifies it as a hardcover book with 277 pages.