With every encounter a child has with the Bible, the goal is that the boy or girl be able to comprehend and appreciate the biblical message. Helpful guidelines can provide direction for parents, teachers, family members, and friends in selecting a Bible for a child. Adults should consider the child's reading level. Too many unfamiliar words and phrases can suggest to youngsters that the Bible is not a book for them. The Bible should contain an accurate translation of the biblical text.
Appropriate illustrations attract the child's attention to the Bible.
Illustrations in Bibles for preschoolers should be simple, uncluttered, and realistic. Older children profit from versions which include extra resource study helps in addition to the biblical text. To help a youngster discover that the Bible is a special book, the adult may invite the child to accompany him to select a Bible. Having the boy or girl's name imprinted on the Bible also helps to make it a personal Book for the child. Today's children need adults to guide them to a Bible which they can understand.