*Baby Believer Board Books

Theologically solid Baby Believer series provides a beautiful way to introduce littles to Scripture and church doctrine.

Baby Believer board books series by Danielle Hitchen, illustrated by Jessica Blanchard. Harvest Kids, various dates, unpaged.

Reading Level: Board books, ages 0-4

Recommended For: Ages 0-4

My first introduction to Hitchen and Blanchard’s theologically solid series for little hands and short attention spans was Psalms of Praise. We used it regularly when I was co-teaching the preschool Sunday School class, because the children’s innate wiggles needed an outlet before the Bible story.

I have been pleased with all the books in the series. Each concept book is clearly linked with Scripture, a simple introduction to the Truth with enough spiritual depth to set these apart from typical nursery board books. Colors, counting, alphabet, animals, basic anatomy, emotions and opposites are represented through the series.

The Kingdom of Heaven: A Gardening Primer

The Kingdom of Heaven is the latest in the series and is a perfect way to welcome themes of spring. Have you ever thought about all the imagery in Scripture that reminds us how important it is to participate in growing things along with the great truth that only God makes things grow? As with the other books in the series, each page spread has a key word with a proof Scripture text, complemented with Jessica Blanchards’s masterful illustrations. This is the tenth book in the series…and one of my favorites. Add this to your church nursery library.

Psalms of Praise

Psalms of Praise consists of verbs taken directly from the book of Psalms, along with the verse the action is derived from. Running, kneeling, clapping, jumping, sitting, lying down…the psalmist knew how to engage both his mind and his body in worship! So can children.

Psalm 23: A colors primer

Have you ever noticed so many colors in a single Psalm before? In Psalm 23: A colors primer Hitchen contrives to creatively symbolize each one through the narrative of the Shepherd caring for His sheep.

From Eden to Bethlehem: An animals primer

From Eden to Bethlehem includes specific animals who play a role in Biblical history and prophecy (the cow is a bit of a stretch, but that’s okay) along with a simple redemptive narrative. (It would have been exciting to end with a dragon from Revelation, but oh well!)

We Believe: An alphabet primer

We Believe is an alphabet book drawn from the Nicene and Apostles’ Creeds, numerous texts of Scripture, and traditional language including “Kyrie Eleison” and “Eucharist.” Do littles understand words like ascension and incarnation? Not yet. They will eventually. Introducing language with such appealing illustrations is an excellent tool.

Blanchard’s artwork is gorgeous. Simple, rich, and colorful, they enhance the text beautifully and provide visual interpretation whenever possible. I love the palette she used.

These are ideal baby gifts or additions to a home or church nursery library. Highly recommended.

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5

• Worldview/Moral Rating: 5 out of 5
• Literary/Artistic Rating: 5 out of 5

Related Reading From Redeemed Reader:

• Another solid board book that tells the story of redemption: The Biggest Story by Kevin DeYoung
• More biblically sound books for littles
• Why your church nursery needs a library

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