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Picture stories
Forty short, quiet stories to read or listen to together, one page at a time: twenty from the Old Testament and twenty from the New. Tap Next to turn the page.
The stories are retold in simple words and marked Paraphrase. Each ends with a verse from the King James Version, a question to wonder about, and one small thing to do. Stories for ages 6 to 8 are shown as gentle 3D scenes where your device allows it; the younger ones are flat pictures. The read-aloud voice is synthetic (computer-made) and is off until you turn it on.
Ages 3 to 5
Old Testament
God Made EverythingLight, sea, sky, trees, animals and people: everything God made, and all of it good.Read the story →
Noah and the Big BoatNoah builds an ark, the animals come in two by two, and a rainbow shines at the end.Read the story →
Abraham and the StarsAbraham counts the stars, and God makes him a promise.Read the story →
Baby Moses in the BasketA mother keeps her baby safe in a little basket on the river.Read the story →
Joseph and the Colourful CoatJoseph’s brothers are unkind, but Joseph forgives them.Read the story →
Daniel and the LionsDaniel prays to God, and God keeps him safe.Read the story →
Jonah and the Big FishJonah runs away from God, but God does not let go.Read the story →
Samuel Hears GodA boy hears a voice in the night.Read the story →
Ruth Stays with NaomiRuth chooses to stay with her friend, and finds a new home.Read the story →
Hannah’s PrayerHannah prays for a baby, and God hears her.Read the story →
New Testament
The Lost SheepA shepherd goes looking for one little sheep, and everyone celebrates when it is found.Read the story →
Jesus and the ChildrenChildren come to Jesus, and he welcomes every one. (Jesus is shown only as a robed shape, never with a face.)Read the story →
The Baby JesusMary and Joseph welcome a very special baby.Read the story →
The Shepherds and the AngelsShepherds hear the best news in the whole world.Read the story →
The Wise Men and the StarTravellers follow a bright star to find a special baby.Read the story →
Jesus Calms the StormJesus speaks, and the wind and waves are still.Read the story →
The Boy’s LunchA boy shares his lunch, and everyone has enough.Read the story →
The Good NeighbourA stranger shows what it means to be kind.Read the story →
Zacchaeus in the TreeA short man climbs a tree to see Jesus.Read the story →
The Farmer and the SeedsA story about seeds, and how we listen.Read the story →
Ages 6 to 8
Old Testament
David the Shepherd BoyA shepherd boy trusts God, faces a giant, and later writes a song about a shepherd who cares.Read the story →
Moses and the SeaGod leads his people through the sea.Read the story →
God’s Good RulesGod gives his people good rules for living together.Read the story →
The Walls of JerichoJoshua and the people march around a city, and God keeps his promise.Read the story →
Solomon Asks for WisdomA young king asks God for the best gift.Read the story →
The Jar That Did Not Run OutA kind woman shares her last bit of food.Read the story →
Esther the Brave QueenEsther speaks up to help her people.Read the story →
Three Friends and the FireThree friends refuse to bow down, and God is with them.Read the story →
Naaman and the RiverA proud general learns to listen to a small voice.Read the story →
Nehemiah Builds the WallEveryone works together to rebuild a wall.Read the story →
New Testament
Follow MeFishermen leave their nets to follow Jesus.Read the story →
Four Friends and the RoofFriends make a hole in a roof to help someone they love.Read the story →
The Wise and Foolish BuildersA story about two houses and two kinds of ground.Read the story →
Peter Walks on the WaterPeter takes a step of faith.Read the story →
The Loving FatherA son comes home, and his father runs to meet him.Read the story →
Bartimaeus Calls OutA man who cannot see will not stop calling for Jesus.Read the story →
The Widow’s CoinsA small gift given with a big heart.Read the story →
The Garden on Easter MorningEarly on Sunday, the sad friends of Jesus find good news.Read the story →
The Walk to EmmausTwo friends walk and talk with someone, and don’t realise who it is.Read the story →
The First Friends of JesusThe first Christians share everything they have.Read the story →