
The Book of Belonging
Bible Stories for Kind and Contemplative Kids
Random House Children's Books · Print & ebook · September 24, 2024
A beautifully illustrated Bible storybook to help the next generation of kids understand the rich diversity of God’s people, emphasizing identity, contemplation, and wonder.
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- Who it’s for
- Bible stories invite children and grown-ups to explore identity, diversity, and wonder together.
- Themes
- Belonging and identity, Inclusive biblical representation, Contemplation and wonder
- Genres
- Bible Stories, New Testament Stories, Old Testament Stories
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Read and Learn: Favorite Bible Stories Sticker & Activity BookJennifer Gott66% match
The Little Golden Bible StorybookS. Simeon65% match
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Jesus, Our True FriendSally Lloyd-Jones63% matchAlso shares New Testament Stories
Favorite Parables From the BibleNick Butterworth, Mick Inkpen63% matchAlso shares New Testament Stories
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A beautifully illustrated Bible storybook to help the next generation of kids understand the rich diversity of God’s people, emphasizing identity, contemplation, and wonder. The Book of Belonging is designed for families seeking a Bible storybook that reflects the diversity of God’s people and for every reader seeking a more expansive and wondrous view of God.
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The thoughtful text and rich illustrations present some of Scripture’s most important and overlooked stories—including many female-centered ones—alongside old favorites reimagined to convey greater inclusivity, diversity, and historical representation. Through narratives, mindful practices, and guided wonder moments, children and grown-ups alike will learn who God is and be reminded over and over that God tells each of us, “You are Beloved, you Belong, and you are Delightful.” Because when it comes to the love of God, everyone belongs. The Book of Belonging features • Forty-two Bible stories: twenty from the Old Testament, twenty-two from the New Testament • Rich, vibrant illustrations on every page, showcasing a variety of body shapes, ages, abilities, and skin colors • Historically accurate depictions of Jesus and God’s people, including original Hebrew and Greek names • Lifelong lessons that make it a perfect gift!
Stories of Belonging
Bible stories invite children and grown-ups to explore identity, diversity, and wonder together.
Come here for
- Overlooked and female-centered stories alongside familiar favorites
- Illustrations reflecting many ages, abilities, body shapes, and skin colors
Expect
- Forty-two Old and New Testament stories
- Mindful practices and guided moments of wonder
Where it sits
| Old Testament Stories | 87% |
|---|---|
| Bible Stories | 82% |
| New Testament Stories | 16% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Bible Stories
- Christianity for Kids
- Biblical Reference
- Authors
- Mariko Clark
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Published
- September 24, 2024
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Belonging and identity · Inclusive biblical representation · Contemplation and wonder
- Reading lane
- Bible Stories