Deep Blue Toddler Bible Storybook

Daphna Flegal, a diaconal minister with more than twenty years in early childhood faith education, and Kerry Blackwood bring nineteen Old and New Testament stories to the youngest church-goers in durable board-book format. Stories range from Moses in the basket to Jesus calling the fishermen, all written to invite toddlers to wonder about the people and events of Scripture. The thick pages survive the handling habits of one- and two-year-olds, and the bright illustrations immerse children in each story's cultural setting. This is purpose-built faith formation by a credentialed practitioner — the strength is the combination of professional expertise and format appropriate to the audience. The honest caveat is that nineteen stories is a modest selection, and the United Methodist publishing origin may feel denominationally specific to some families. For church nurseries and homes with toddlers, it is a trustworthy choice.