Bible Story Time with Mimi

episode 15: The Garden the Curtain and the Cross, by Carl Laferton (read by Avery)

The Garden the Curtain and the Cross, by Carl Laferton

Published by The Good Book Company

Read by Avery, age 6

Teach children why Jesus died and rose again and why that’s the best news ever.

This beautifully illustrated hardback book takes children on a journey from the garden of Eden to God’s perfect new creation.

Retelling the Easter story through a Bible overview, children will discover that ‘because of our sin, we can't go in’ but because of Jesus’ victory on the cross, an even better garden awaits us..

episode 20:The prisoners, the Earthquake and the Midnight Song

The prisoners, the Earthquake and the Midnight Song

A true story about how God uses people to save people

By Bob Hartman

Read by Pam Larson, along with Henry

Based on Acts 16, this is a fun and compelling retelling of how a Philippian jailer and his family learned the wonderful truth about Jesus Christ.

Jesus’ ongoing power to save through the spreading of the gospel and through the presence of the Holy Spirit is imaginatively and powerfully brought to life by Bob Hartman.

episode 19: The Storm that Stopped, by Alison Mitchell

The Storm that Stopped, by Alison Mitchell

Read by Mimi to Henry (4)

Published by The Good Book Company

"Dramatic retelling of Jesus calming the storm that will teach children about who Jesus really is and how they can really trust him. Based on the account of Jesus calming the storm from Mark chapter 4, this dramatic storybook will teach children about who Jesus really is, as they witness his power over nature."

episode 18: Jesus and the Lion’s Den, by Alison Mitchell

Jesus and the Lion’s Den by Alison Mitchell

Read by Mimi to Henry

Published by The Good Book Company

"Helps children to see the gospel heart of the whole Bible as they discover how Daniel points to Jesus. The story of Daniel and the Lions’ Den teaches children many things... It teaches them about praying; it teaches them about Daniel’s faithfulness to God, and God’s faithfulness to Daniel; and it teaches them that God is the real king of everyone everywhere.

But if you peel back another layer, you’ll see that like the rest of the Old Testament, it also points to Jesus. This stunningly illustrated retelling of Daniel and the lions’ den helps children to see Jesus in the story of Daniel. It challenges children to spot the Jesus moments by looking out for the hidden lion symbols. It goes on to explain the parallels between Jesus and Daniel, so that children can see the gospel heart of the whole Bible."

episode 17: Henry Says Good-bye: When You Are Sad (Good News for Little Hearts Series), by Ed Welch

"Henry Says Goodbye," (Good News for Little Hearts When You Are Sad series), by Ed Welch

Read by Mimi to Henry

Published by New Growth Press

"Henry the hedgehog loves his pet ladybug. She keeps him company and entertains him, his family, and his friends with her flying tricks. But one day, he has to say good-bye to his ladybug. Henry and his whole family are sad, but they learn to go to Jesus with their sadness and ask him to comfort them.

episode 14: Do You Want a Friend? by Noël Piper (read by Avery)

Do You Want a Friend? By Noël Piper

Published by Crossway

Read by Avery, age 6

"A sweet story that helps children ages 3-7 recognize that potential friends are all around them, while reinforcing that Jesus is the best friend of all.

For any adult who ever wanted to introduce kids to the friendship of Jesus, Noël Piper's sequel to Most of All, Jesus Loves You! is a wonderful choice.

The story begins with a little boy whose family has just moved to a new place. As he sits on his front steps calling out for friends, he is surrounded by a diversity of would-be friends-up and down the street, in windows, around corners; he just can't see them yet. Before long, though, he finds them and they find him.

Then the story broadens: "Do you want a friend too?"-"a friend who… loves you? comforts you when you are sad or sick? helps you know God? makes you happy? forgives you when you do something wrong? will save you from danger?" Pointing to Jesus as the only one who cares for us in all these ways, all the time, this colorfully illustrated book helps three- to seven-year-olds recognize Jesus as the best friend of all."

episode 13: God’s Very Good Idea: A True Story of God’s Delightfully Different Family (Tales That Tell the Truth), by Trillia Newbell, (read by Avery)

God's Very Good Idea: A True Story of God's Delightfully Different Family (Tales That Tell the Truth), by Trillia Newbell

Published by The Good Book Company

Read by Avery, age 6

"God’s very good idea is to have lots of different people enjoying loving him and loving each other. This stunningly illustrated journey from the garden of Eden to God’s heavenly throne room shows how despite our sinfulness, everyone can be a part of God’s very good idea through the saving work of Christ.

This book celebrates diversity and will help children see how people from all ethnic and social backgrounds are valuable to God and how Jesus came to rescue all kinds of people. It will also excite them about being part of church - God’s delightfully different family."

episode 11: The Garden the Curtain and the Cross, by Carl Laferton (read by Avery)

The Garden the Curtain and the Cross, by Carl Laferton

Published by The Good Book Company

Read by Avery, age 6

Teach children why Jesus died and rose again and why that’s the best news ever.

This beautifully illustrated hardback book takes children on a journey from the garden of Eden to God’s perfect new creation.

Retelling the Easter story through a Bible overview, children will discover that ‘because of our sin, we can't go in’ but because of Jesus’ victory on the cross, an even better garden awaits us..

episode 12: The One O’Clock Miracle (Tales That Tell the Truth), by Alison Mitchell read by Benjamin

The One O’Clock Miracle by Alison Mitchell

Read by Benjamin. age 9

"Stunning retelling of the story of Jesus healing the official’s son that will teach children about the instant power of Jesus' words.

Based on the healing of the official’s son in John chapter 4, this wonderful storybook will teach children about the instant power of the words of Jesus, and that they should trust Jesus because he is God’s Son.

Stunningly illustrated by Catalina Echeverri, author and illustrator of several bestselling children’s books and all the storybooks in the Tales That Tell the Truth series from The Good Book Company."

episode 9: The Biggest Story ABC, by Kevin DeYoung

The Biggest Story ABC, by Kevin DeYoung

Read by Mimi, with Henry (4)

Published by Crossway

"From Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden to Zion and the new creation world, the Bible is telling one big story―the story of God's promise to deliver his people. Kevin DeYoung, best-selling author of The Biggest Story, has written a new board book to help kids ages 1 to 3 to make connections from Genesis to Revelation and from A to Z. Each page introduces a new letter of the alphabet with engaging and whimsical illustrations from award-winning artist Don Clark, retelling the biblical narrative in one continuous story. This board book is a fun way for parents to introduce their small children to the big story of the Bible."