​3 Must-Read Bible Stories for Kids (That They’ll Actually Love)

Let’s be real: getting a kid to sit through a "quiet reading time" can feel like trying to herd caffeinated squirrels. If you’re looking for a Bible story for kids to read that doesn’t result in them using the bookmark as a projectile, you need more than just a moral—you need a plot.

​The Bible is packed with high-stakes drama and "how is that even possible?" moments. If you're looking to start a library for your little ones, here are three epic adventures (available now in my shop!) that grab their attention and actually keep it.

1. ​The Ultimate Origin Story: The 7 Days of Creation

   • ​The Hook: Imagine a world with no light, no ocean, and, worst of all, no animals. This story takes kids through the ultimate "DIY project" as God creates everything from scratch.

   • Why Kids Love It: It’s visual, rhythmic, and celebrates the world they see outside their window every day.

   • Check it out: Vol. 001 - God’s Big Adventure

   

2. ​The Great Escape: Moses and the Ten Plagues

   • The Hook: Frogs in the bed? Rivers turning to blood? This story is high-drama and shows how God uses a humble leader to save an entire nation from a grumpy Pharaoh.

   • Why Kids Love It: It’s an "action movie" on paper. It teaches them that God is a Rescuer, even when things look impossible.

   • Check it out: Vol. 004 - Moses and the Ten Plagues

   

3. ​The Big Fish: Jonah’s Tale of Obedience

   • The Hook: A man tries to run away from God on a boat, gets tossed overboard, and spends three days in the belly of a giant fish (yep, it probably smelled like old sushi).

   • Why Kids Love It: It’s relatable! We’ve all tried to run away from something we didn't want to do. It’s a beautiful story of mercy and second chances.

   • Check it out: Vol. 009 - Jonah and the Big Fish

Pro-Tip: When reading these with your kids, ask them: "Which plague would gross you out the most?" or "What do you think it smelled like inside the fish?" Getting them to use their imagination is the secret sauce to making the Bible stick.