“The Play-Along Bible” by Bob Hartman & Illustrated by Susie Poole

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Get Ready for Some Fun in Your Life

Is there a way to play and read with your child at the same time?  Absolutely!  This book combines Bible stories with activities that are done while a story is being read.  Many may remember singing songs such as “This Little Light of Mine,” while holding an imaginary finger light up in the air, or pretending to cast a fishing line in “I Will Make You Fishers of Men.”  One of the things that made those songs fun was the hand motions that were done while singing.  This book takes that kind of fun to a new level. Child & Adult Walking Silhouette Purple Free Use

The stories in the Bible are timeless, enrich our lives, and are God’s gift to us. He tells us in Deuteronomy 11:18-19 that He wants us to use this gift by knowing what the Bible says, and making sure we pass that knowledge on to our children:

 “So commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these words of mine….Teach them to your children. Talk about them when you are sitting at home, when you are out walking, at bedtime, and before breakfast!”

For many reasons, that isn’t always happening.  With this book, you can change that.  Before you know it, voilà, you have read fifty stories from the Bible, and, you along with your child, had fun while doing it. 

Let the fun begin!

One thing I learned from teaching Sunday School for ten years, was to be creative with the stories.  The more imaginative things I did, the more fun and memorable the stories were for my six and seven-year-old students.  This book fits the bill for that perfectly.  These stories are short, beautifully illustrated and include simple, but fun, activities to do while reading them. 

Child with Sign Spend Time with Me Free UseFor example, when telling the story of baby Moses being found in the river, some of the things the listening child will do include pretending to peek through bushes, make faces, and jumping up.  In the story about John the Baptist, a few of the things the child will do include cooing like a dove, hooting like an owl, and clapping!

I have not seen another book like this one, and it is truly a delight.  It is made well with a padded hardback cover, filled with colorful pictures on every page, and packed with fun.  This volume works just as well for one child, or a group.  Share wonderful Bible stories in a way that will make them memorable, along with making some happy memories for you, and the child in your life.  You will also be giving one of the best gifts you can:  your time.  I highly recommend this 5-star book to anyone with children or grandchildren, as well as, anyone who works with little ones. 

Tyndale House Publishers has provided bookreadingtic with a complimentary copy of The Play-Along Bible, for the purpose of review.  I have not been compensated in any other manner.  All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal.

Author Information:  http://www.tyndaleblognetwork.com/1_title/author-bio.php?authorID=3602

Illustrator Information:  http://susiepoole.com/

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