Explore the pages of this lively, full‑colour edition of the Bible that turns reading Scripture into an exciting journey for kids. With the complete text of the New International Version (NIV) at its core, the Adventure Bible guides young readers through the stories of God’s Word using fun features like “Life in Bible Times,” “Did You Know?,” “Words to Treasure,” and hands‑on “Live It!” activities. Designed to spark curiosity and nurture faith, it invites children to meet people, visit places, and learn lessons from the Bible in a way that feels more like an adventure than a study. The result? Young readers don’t just read the Bible—they engage with it, understand it, and grow closer to God.
Features written by Lawrence O. Richards
Editorial Review(s)
"The Adventure Bible NIV and Adventure Bible for Early Readers NIrV are complete Bibles from Zonderkidz, with numerous educational features and illustrations for children. Both books offer the full text of the Bible (New International Version) along with teaching sidebars such as: “Words to Treasure”, “Did You Know?”, “Life in Bible Times”, “People in Bible Times”, and “Live It!”. A Subject Index, Dictionary/Concordance, and Maps offer added useful tools. The Adventure Bible NIV is suggested for 9-12 year olds. Indented thumb tabs and a “How to Use This Bible” introduction will help young readers get started on their exploration of God’s word. The Adventure Bible for Early Readers NIrV is the New International Reader’s Version with slight modifications in the reading level to accommodate the intended audience of 6-10 year olds. These handsome...books are brightly illustrated with eye-catching drawings and graphics, and there are so many features to keep children engaged that either book is likely to be thoroughly perused and revisited. However, the pages are quite thin and will require careful handling by eager fingers. As with any full Bible, in the context of Scripture there is frank mention of drunkenness, nudity, and sex that parents may not expect to see in a children’s edition, particularly the NIrV. —Nina Ditmar, Christian Library Journal
About the Author
Lawrence O. Richards (1931–2016) was a highly prolific Christian educator and author who wrote more than 200 books on Christian education, youth ministry, and the Bible. Biola University+1 He taught at notable institutions, developed curriculum for Christian education programs, and became best‑known for creating accessible, engaging resources for children and teens—particularly the bestselling Adventure Bible and the Teen Study Bible. Christianity Today His work has been translated into many languages and has influenced a generation of young readers around the world.
