The Biggest Story Bible Storybook: A Short Review

The Biggest Story Bible Storybook: A Short Review

By Josiah Pettit

June 14, 2022

We’ve had an advance copy of Kevin DeYoung’s new The Biggest Story Bible Storybook in our home for several months now. During that time, it has become my boys’ favorite bedtime read. And when I say “favorite,” I mean they like it so much that my 5-year-old has memorized “The Valley of the Dry Bones” story from Ezekiel 37 word for word. I even have a cute recording where he’s reciting away in an angelic voice and then stops halfway through to shove his brother over, who’s blocking the pictures: “Praise God that he remembers his covenant, even when we forget. Praise God that he gave us life when we were dead. Praise God that he knows how to make dry bones stand up and breathe.”

DeYoung’s experience as a pastor, father of 9 kids, and seminary professor shines through in each story. It’s clear that he knows kids, he understands the Bible, and he loves his Savior. These qualities make each story like the best kind of sermon–faithful to the text, engaging, and relentlessly pointing forward to Jesus.

The Biggest Story Bible Storybook - DeYoung, Kevin; Clark, Don (illustrator) - 9781433557378

The Biggest Story Bible Storybook

The Bible is a BIG book that tells the BIGGEST story.

The Bible is a big book about a great God. From beginning to end, each page tells about the God who created the world, acted in history, and continues to act in the present. In The Biggest Story Bible Storybook, pastor Kevin DeYoung retells this grand story for children ages 6-12 through 104 short chapters.

Beginning in Genesis and ending with Revelation, DeYoung provides engaging retellings of various Bible stories, explaining how they fit into the overarching storyline. Each reading is coupled with beautiful illustrations by award-winning artist Don Clark and concludes with a reflective prayer. Perfect for bedtime stories or to read together as a family, both children and parents alike will experience afresh the captivating story of the Bible in an easy-to-understand, compelling way.

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Josiah Pettit

Josiah Pettit

Josiah is the son of a librarian and children's literature professor, the grandson of a missionary-pastor, and the great-grandson of theologian James Oliver Buswell. His role as Director of the Westminster Bookstore and Westminster Seminary Press is basically just carrying on the family business. He loves reading with his 2 boys, playing soccer, and renovating his 100-year-old home with his wife. His favorite book is Tolkien’s Leaf by Niggle.

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