Bible storys seem a bit harshly worded for children.
351322
Bible storys seem a bit harshly worded for children. Bought for preschool kids and no way I could read this to them
1138055
This works good for my children to learn more about the bible and better understand what is said.  Some of the terminology in the bible goes over their head and this helps them to better understand it.
3731170
An interesting story but not Biblically sound. The author interjects Bible verses in order to substantiate his son's vision but several of them are not applicable.
4629120
I usually don't buy books without reviews and this is an example of why.  While true to the bible, the text is definitely not for toddlers--75 to 100 words per page, with places to insert stickers.  I was expecting the stickers, but not the huge amount of text.  Also, the word choice is not toddler appropriate.  As an example, the second section is "A plot to kill Jesus" and says "But some priests hated Jesus. These priests made a plot to kill Jesus. One of Jesus' friends, a man named Judas, went to the priests. 'I will show you where to find Jesus.'"  While this is true, the comprehension of a toddler (to me, ages 2 to 4) is not at this level.  Simple words do not mean that a toddler will understand.  Maybe this would be okay for an older child, but what older child would want a book that says "toddler" on it?
1771651
The Transformers and the story, my child understands, are fictitious and enjoys them as such. However, in the margins of each page in book are a series of "facts" in an attempt to add educational value to the book. On page 28 of this book, my son showed my wife and I something that was disturbing to him. There are two such "facts" on this page, one claiming that Poseidon WAS the Greek god of the sea, and another identifying the Biblical account of Noah's flood as a famous MYTH.

As a person of faith, I wonder why this veiled attack on the Bible and God was necessary in a book targeted at children. As with so many things in the world today, this book (and any book in the DK Readers series such as this) needs to be carefully screened, because as we found out, there's "more than meets the eye".
4319022
This children's bible is a book of stories, shouldn't be called the children's bible. When my children are looking for certain verses or people they can't find it because of how this book is set up. It's more of a big story book, not a bible.
4504046
The sentence structure is not optimal for reading to kids. I find myself continuously reading the stories in my own words because of that. My kid is 4 years old. For example, in the story about Joseph and the Pharao I read: "But Joseph was a dream expert so Pharaoh sent for him. "It means a famine is coming,", Joseph explained.

Think about it, how does it make sense to say "It means a famine is coming" right after saying: ""But Joseph was a dream expert so Pharaoh sent for him." At that point, anyone will be confused. Only afterwards when we read "Josepsh explained", do we understand what's going on. Why not just write something like: ""But Joseph was a dream expert so Pharaoh sent for him. Joseph explained to Pharaoh that Pharaoh's dream meant that a famine is coming."

The above is just one example. The book is filled with this type of sentence logic. Everything being said, the content of the stories is ok.
1305538
My grandson loves this bible, but the light brown print makes it a little hard to read.  Also it does not have Song of Solomon, but rather calls it Song of Songs.  Wasn't sure if misprint or the author changes this to read that way. I prefer ESV so not sure if this is an NIV difference or not.
2900269
The words don't always flow together, making it awkward reading aloud, but it is more accurate that some other children's bible books I've checked. And if it's important to you, there are no pictures of Jesus. A plus for us.
3464173
My wife & I bought this book at a local bookstore on the discount shelf.  After reading a couple of the stories to our children, we could see why.

While the pictures are great for the kids, the stories themselves are incomplete, and in most cases leave out the most important part of the story.  The stories simply don't make sense, and leave out the Biblical point of the story. Very poorly written;  You can find better illustrated Bible books for you kiddos.
2240635
We are a Christian family who believes in the bible and teaches our children in such ways.  I believe everyone has a right to their opinion.  This book may be creative and show children that they can imagine anything, we felt there was a bit too much focus on "evil."  The main characters were tied up and put on the plank, although they were not forced to jump. There were parts where it said the character was yelling, stealing, etc.  The main character's ploy to defeat these things is good, there is just so much emphasis and description on the negativity that we chose not to keep it our personal library.
1339685
The bee bully does have pretty nice colourful detailed illustrations as well as decent sized easy to read text, however both only take up half of the Kindle screen in either portrait or landscape modes.  Could have done without the bible verse that precedes the story. Not only was it inappropriate for a kid's book but it also makes the outcome of the story a bit predictable once you know the author's mindset. A wasp would have also been a better choice for the main character since bees die when they sting something, and this one stings quite a few creatures in this story but keeps on living. I also didn't really see a bee defending its hive from other animals as bullying.  Self preservation for its community is what I would call it.
755399
I think I learned a bit more about the stories in the bible and how  they relate to our lives.  It could have used a bit more proofreading.  Lots of possessives used instead of plurals.  The Jones's family instead of the Jones family.....things like that.
2005916
I read it and i don't like it. It saids bad words and if children keeps on reading it Then they will say bad words just like in the story. I don't say bad words because I am a Christian. Im hoping even though u wanted to read it I think it is bad. I think it is fine for big children but children under 12 no it is not good.
2409254
Stories are not as per the counts found in the Bible could
be more exact I would read compare to the Biblical event
when using this product.
4630405
Hitting children is not the word of God but the mis-interpretation by misinformed people.  I can't imagine the disappointment God feels each time someone hits and/or abuses a child and then tells them it is God's love when it is most definately not.  Discipline and correction are teaching, violence is not.
2299548
I personally, had very mixed feelings about this story.  The illustrations were bold and colorful and the Bible truths told in the story were solid.  I felt a little like they were glossed over and that the situation in the story itself wasn't overly relateable for younger children.  Even Moo, at 7 couldn't relate to the girl in the story.  Its geared for younger children preschool to 2nd grade.  However, phone cases and matching wallets and understandings of fundraising isn't on her radar yet. That being said greed is constantly all around us from the greed we feel coveting what others have to the greed to have what we think we need.  Teaching that to your children in hard when even adults struggle with greed.

Munchkin, in his worldly wisdom of 9 read it several times to himself but didn't have a lot of input to add.  He liked the story but didn't love it (again hes older so) but couldn't say why.

Moo read it to herself and to me multiple times.  She was drawn to a book that was appropriate to her understanding and her reading level.  The concepts the girls in the book found themselves in escaped her understanding the the story behind greed and the life truths in the book hit their mark with her.

Goobie at 4 (basically almost a minute from 5) was lost in translation.  He enjoyed the story when being read to by myself as well as his sister but the greater truth to the story was above his understanding.  I think the aging for preschool readers/listeners was a bit over-reaching.

With continued discussion and the constant influx of life lessons this is a topic that will be addressed and addressed from multiple different standpoints and opportunities for all of the Minions of Mischief.  Even down to Squirt who is finally finding her own when it comes to books at the ripe old age of 2.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by B&H Publishing Group. I was not compensated for this review and all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. I was not required to write a positive review.