"365 Classic Bedtime Bible Stories" Book Review

365 Classic Bedtime Bible Stories
 inspired by Jesse Lyman Hurlbut's Story of the Bible

Book Description:

Story Time--The Most Important 10 Minutes in a Child's Day! Your children or grandchildren will delight in this fully-illustrated storybook that brings 365 read-aloud classic Bible stories to life for impressionable young hearts.

Beginning with the creation story, "God Creates the Earth," and ending with "In Eternity with God,” your children will develop faith in an almighty God who is the same yesterday, today, and forever, while journeying alongside Bible characters like Samuel, Jonah, Esther, David, John the Baptist, Mary, Joseph, and many more.

365 Classic Bedtime Bible Stories promises to make bedtime reading a delightful learning and faith-building experience for your kids 3 and up.

My Book Review: I love reading to children from the day they're born.   Reading and looking at pictures in books are wonderful learning tools for the stories of the Bible.   While young children, ages 8-12 perhaps, will be able to read this book, I think that is too complex for younger children, ages 3-7.  The wording and length of the stories could be changed to meet the needs of younger children.
       Some of the stories were quite explicit for younger children.  I don't even let my grandchildren watch shows with murder.  It is frightening to young children.   For younger children, these parts could be left out.   I think young readers in 2nd grade and up would enjoy reading these stories on their own or with an adult as they can discuss the stories also.  
       I like having the scripture references for each story.  The illustrations are lovely and help to create a visual image for the child.
          I am giving this book a 4 **** star rating.  
           I received a copy of this book from netgalley and Barbour Publishing in exchange for an honest review.   All opinions expressed are my own.  I was not required to write a positive review.

About the Creators:

The late Dr. Jesse Lyman Hurlbut (1843-1930) was an American clergyman who devoted much of his time, skill and effort to Biblical research and making the Bible accessible to young and old alike. He was born in New York City, graduated from Wesleyan University, and served several congregations in New Jersey during his career. He authored numerous books as well as Sunday school lesson plans. To view several of his books, visit .Jesse Lyman Hurlbut

Daniel Partner (Editor): Daniel Partner is a freelance writer and editor in Oregon. He has worked on many Barbour projects over the years, as well as collaborating with his wife, Margaret, on Women of Sacred Song―Meditations on Hymns by Women  To view a collection/list of Daniel Partner's books, visit.Daniel Partner Book Collection

Alessia Girasole (Illustrator):  

Alessia Girasole  was born in Milan, Italy where she currently resides. She has been drawing since early childhood and realized early on that she would turn her hobby into a rewarding career as an illustrator. After graduating at the European Institute of Design in Milan, with a major in Illustration and Multimedia Animation, she decided to focus on illustrating for children. During her studies, Alessia was introduced to Corel Painter software and was immediately shock of her time with her two favorite and very close mates... her MAC and Neve, a faithful Labrador retriever.    Visit her webpage to view more of her illustrations:  Alessia Girasole's Illustrations