Use the story of Joshua's victory over Jericho to teach children 2-4 years old that God always keeps his promises.
Part of the Very Best Bible Stories series.
In this faithful retelling of a classic Bible story, children 2-4 years old will discover how God worked powerfully to give his people victory over Jericho. Children will learn that God always keeps his promises to his people.
Contains bright, fun-filled illustrations by Jennifer Davison.
| Age range: | 2+ |
|---|---|
| Contributors | Tim Thornborough, Jennifer Davison |
| ISBN | 9781802542714 |
| Format | eBook |
| First published | December 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | The Good Book Company |
This is such an adorable book. I’m always on the hunt for new books for my kids, and loved this one. The hands on experience elevates it that much more.
It’s a wonderful retelling of Joshua. Walking through the story of his battle with Jericho, it was just great! I love finding biblical stories, and this was a great one to help introduce Bible stories.
I also loved the incorporation of actions through! It’s a fun hands on experience.
Overall, a great book for kids. I’m looking forward to reading this one with my own little.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, received from The Good Book Company. However, all thoughts and views reflected are strictly my own opinions.
We're so excited to receive this new book from the Very Best Bible Stories series. It's been a while since we last read from this series (we've collected almost all of them), and I have forgotten how much we've enjoyed them! This new Joshua and the Very Strong City story is no exception. The illustrations are bold and colourful, we get to interact with the story (tramping and stamping along, shouting and blowing trumpets!) - what a fun way to engage young kids with the wondrous things God has done! All my kids (2-7 year olds) enjoyed, and I especially love how in this series we always get to praise God in a song / loud chant at the very end - in this book "God is always with us. RAAAAH!" We'll be reading this over and over again, and this will be a faithful and fun resource to use at Kids Church / Playgroup!
The book catches your attention in expecting the reader to grab their trumpet and get ready to march, tramp, trampety, tramp, tramp... This is so perfect for a group of preschoolers and then it explains the truth from the Word of God. The directions to march, then wait, then follow God's orders and march but not blow their trumpets until day 7 .... The descriptive wording, illustrations, and the entire book create a phenomenal experience for the listener, leaving a lasting impression! Thankful to get a copy to review. I'll be using this regularly!
I love this account of the battle of Jericho! The story brings the children along with an interactive component which makes this story extra engaging! In addition to learning an important Bible story, our kids will learn from reading this that nothing is impossible for God!
This fun picture book encourages little readers to "stamp, stampety, stamp, stamp" and be at the ready to blow their trumpets.
The text is theologically sound and the illustrations are bright and colorful. My favorite part is the nod to Rahab, her part of the wall stands tall marked with a scarlet cord. God always keeps His promises! If you are looking for an interactive series for young kids, this is a great one to check out. Recommended for ages 2-4.
I received Joshua and the Very Strong City compliments of The Good Book Company in exchange for my honest review.
Joshua and the Very Strong City is the latest title in the Very Best Bible Stories series by The Good Book Company. It teaches little ones the account of Joshua 6 in which Jericho was delivered to Joshua and the Israelites. This was a means of God fulfilling His covenant to bring His people to the Promised Land.
Joshua and the Very Strong City contains captivating illustrations. It helps children see how this story fits in with the overall story of Scripture and teaches them that God is always with us because of Jesus. This is a fun read for young children and a great way to introduce them to biblical events.
Joshua and the Very Strong City is a delightful and faith-filled retelling of the story of Jericho that captures the attention of young readers while pointing them to God’s faithfulness. The vibrant illustrations and simple yet impactful storytelling make this book a perfect addition to family devotion time or Sunday school lessons.
I especially appreciated how the story emphasizes trusting in God even when things seem impossible—a message that is as relevant for children as it is for adults. It’s engaging, biblically grounded, and easy for little ones to understand, all while keeping Christ at the center of the narrative.
If you’re looking for a fun and meaningful way to teach kids about God’s power and promises, this book is a must-have!
My 8 year old loved this book! Even though it’s geared for younger ones he enjoyed reading it. Love the simple fact of making Bible Stories fun! Vibrant colors, beautiful illustrations, easy to read and a variety of fonts, and a rhythmic pattern this books directs little hearts to the great truth that God is might my and always with us!
Just like the rest of the series, this is an accurate retelling that makes it interactive and entertaining for kids as young as two.
God told Joshua to march around Jericho every day for six days quietly, and then on the seventh day to blow their trumpets and shout! If they followed God’s instructions, then they could trust in Him for victory. Your little ones will have fun learning to trust and obey God as they practice marching like a solider.
“Be strong and brave. I am fighting for you. I will be with you.” God is always with us. This is the key point kids will learn as they “tramp, trampety, tramp, tramp,” and “stamp, stampety, stamp, stamp,” around their room, waiting to shout!
My 5-year-old and I always enjoy reading stories from this series! The illustrations are bold, bright, and colorful. The story is simple while remaining faithful to the Bible, and kids will love being able to move around and shout!
*We were provided with a copy of this book in exchange for our honest review.*
Another great addition to this Very Best Bible Stories series! These books are so fun and engaging with little kids.
Tim stays true to the Word as he retells the story of Joshua and the walls of Jericho in a simple way for little ears to understand and grasp. The best part of the way he tells the story is how easy it is for kids to act out the tramping and stamping the same as Joshua and the people did.
There are multiple spots throughout the book that have a catchy rhyme or song or action.
The illustrations, as with the previous ones in the series, are delightful, beautiful and fun. I never realized before, but Jennifer creates "toddler" versions of the characters in the story. I think this is wonderful and makes it more relatable to little kids.
I do wish Thornborough would have included the Scripture reference and possibly a Q&A for parents and kids to have further discussion around the story.
The entire story is very interactive and any child would enjoy reading it over and over again.
I received a copy of this book from The Good Book Company in exchange for an honest review.
