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The Story for Children, a Storybook Bible

By Randy Frazee and Max Lucado and Karen Davis Hill
Series: The Story
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With sweeping brushstrokes, God painted his creation across the emptiness. “Let there be light,” he called into the darkness, and a sweep of brightness blazed across the blank canvas. The Story for Children isn’t just another collection of Bible stories—it’s The Story—the big picture of God’s... Read More
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The Story for Children is a unique collection of forty-eight Bible stories written by beloved pastor and writer Max Lucado with Randy Frazee and Karen Hill and tells the big picture of God’s enormous love for his children. Vibrant illustrations, by accomplished artist Fausto Bianchi, accompany the stories.

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With sweeping brushstrokes, God painted his creation across the emptiness. “Let there be light,” he called into the darkness, and a sweep of brightness blazed across the blank canvas. The Story for Children isn’t just another collection of Bible stories—it’s The Story—the big picture of God’s enormous love for his children!

Presented by New York Times bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado, with Randy Frazee and Karen Hill, these 48 pivotal stories show how God has a grand and glorious vision, beginning with Creation and ending with the promise that Jesus is coming again. Each story in this storybook Bible is:

  • Personalised with God’s message
  • Accompanied by vibrant illustrations from accomplished artist Fausto Bianchi that help bring the Bible to life for young readers ages 4–8
  • Perfect for sharing with elementary school kids during Bible study, small groups, and story time

With a designated presentation page inside The Story for Children, a Storybook Bible, it makes a great gift for birthdays, Easter, Valentine’s Day, and the holiday season.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780310180159

Publisher: Zondervan

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 November 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: ZonderKidz

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Fausto Bianchi

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 197.0mm

Height: 255.0mm

Weight: 1010g

Pages: 288

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Karen Davis Hill Max Lucado Max Lucado Randy Frazee Series: The Story

About the Author

Randy Frazee is the senior minister at Oak Hills Church, one of the largest churches in America, leading alongside author and pastor Max Lucado. A leader and innovator in spiritual formation and biblical community, Randy is the architect of The Story church engagement campaign. He is also the author of The Heart of the Story, The Connecting Church 2.0, and The Christian Life Profile Assessment. He and his wife, Rozanne, live in San Antonio.

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