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What Is The Best Bible For A 9 Year Old?

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Finding The Best Bible For A 9-Year-Old

Many study Bibles on the market would work for a 9-year-old. Children that are this age like illustrations and full-color maps, diagrams, and pictures of key Bible characters. That is one of the main reasons that I chose The NIV Kids Visual Study Bible

Some important features:

  • Leathersoft (Imitation leather)
  • Teal exterior with visible cross
  • Full-Color Interior
  • Explore the Story of the Bible—People, Places, and History
  • Imitation Leather
  • June 6, 2017. Published by Zondervan Publishers.
boy wearing gray vest and pink dress shirt holding book

The NIV Kids Visual Study Bible uses the NIV version of the scriptures which is easiest to understand for a 9-year-old. One reader said that her 9-year-old used it for reading practice! What better to practice with than the Word of God!

NIV, Kids' Visual Study Bible, Full Color Interior: Explore the Story of the Bible—People, Places, and History
NIV, Kids’ Visual Study Bible, Full Color Interior: Explore the Story of the Bible—People, Places, and History

Who will benefit the most from the NIV Kids Visual Study Bible?

Answer here: your child!

The NIV Kids Visual Study Bible is specially designed for the 8 – 12 age group.

Visuals are so crucial to the developing young mind. Parents feel that it is a Bible that will grow with their child.

Parents themselves like the explanations and visuals.

Again, the fantastic visuals set this bible apart from the others of its type.

What are some of the strengths and weaknesses of The NIV Kids Visual Study Bible?

One weakness stands out among reviewers: They say that the print is too small for the eyes of their 9-year-old. That is the only negative comment among a sea of positives.

Other reviewers said:

  • It is effortless to use.
  • The side panes have things broken down for the reader.
  • There are lots of colorful pictures, but not like a small child’s bible.
  • The illustrations are tastefully placed without being overabundant.
  • It makes the Bible more understandable and more fun.
  • Its simplicity breaks down topics so that the parent can explain them, and the child can understand them.

What are the main features of The NIV Kids Visual Study Bible?

  • For ages 8-12,
  • Brings the Bible to life in four-color illustrated splendor
  • Includes a spectacular full-color interior
  • Over 700 illustrations, photos, infographics, and maps on every page that visually represent essential Bible information.
  • Each page also features essential facts located near the relevant verse.
  • Intriguing facts; colorful, engaging maps; photographs; and illustrations make this a Bible they’ll want to explore.

This engaging Bible draws kids into Scripture by visually explaining how the facts and stories all fit together. They will look forward to Bible study with this well-thought-out study Bible designed just for them.

Many parents liked reading it in their own Bible study time as well. There’s a 9-year-old in all of us, it seems!  Features in the NIV Kids’ Visual Study Bible include:

  • Over 700 four-color photographs, illustrations, infographics, and maps throughout
  • Full-color design
  • Book introductions, including relevant facts and an image to orient the reader
  • One-column format with sidebar study notes for ease of reading
  • Presentation page
  • The complete text of the New International Version (NIV) translation of the Bible
  • Beautiful cover featuring a gloss

Are there any alternative Bible studies for a 9-year-old?

The NIV, Adventure Bible would be my second choice in a study Bible suitable for a 9-year-old. It also has lots of full-color illustrations.

niv, adventure bible, full color interior
NIV, Adventure Bible, Full Color Interior

The NIV, Adventure Bible features full color throughout which makes learning about the people, places, and culture of the Bible even more engaging. Included are

  • Life in Bible Times – Articles and illustrations describe what life was like in ancient days
  • Words to Treasure – Highlights great verses to memorize
  • Did You Know? – Interesting facts help you understand God’s Word and the life of faith
  • People in Bible Times – Articles offer close-up looks at amazing people of the Bible
  • Live It – Hands-on activities help you apply biblical truths to your life
  • Twenty special pages – Focus on topics such as famous people of the Bible, highlights of the life of Jesus, how to pray, and the love passage for kids
  • A jungle safari theme
  • Book introductions with useful facts about each book of the Bible
  • Dictionary/concordance for looking up tricky words
  • Color map section to help locate places in the Bible
  • The complete text of the New International Version (NIV) of the Bible
  • Recommended by more Christian schools and churches than any other Bible for kids!

The NIV, Adventure Bible is probably more popular than The NIV Kids Visual Study Bible, but I find that it is not as comprehensive and not as relevant to the 9-year-old mind.

Conclusion

While both study Bibles would be great for your 9-year-old, The NIV Kids Visual Study Bible is newer and more contemporary than the NIV, Adventure Bible. Both study Bibles are beautiful, but the illustrations and explanations in The NIV Kids Visual Study Bible seem to be more relevant to the 9-year-old.

The NIV Kids’ Visual Study Bible is designed for ages 8-12, It brings the Bible to life in four-color illustrated magnificence. Its spectacular full-color interior featuring over 700 illustrations, photos, infographics, and maps on every page represents vital Bible information.

Each page also features facts located near the relevant verse. This means they make sense to the 9-year-old rather than remaining some obscure facts without anything to which the child can relate.

Intriguing facts; colorful, engaging maps; photographs; and illustrations make this a Bible that children want to explore. This engaging Bible draws kids into Scripture by visually explaining how the facts and stories all fit together. It is cohesive and to the point, all in the vernacular of your 9-year-old.

These attributes make The NIV Kids Visual Study Bible a winner. Your 9-year-old will love it and will learn the Bible in a way that sticks with him/her for life!

Pastor Duke Taber
Pastor Duke Taber

Pastor Duke Taber

All articles have been written or reviewed by Pastor Duke Taber.
Pastor Duke Taber is an alumnus of Life Pacific University and Multnomah Biblical Seminary.
He has been in pastoral ministry since 1988.
Today he is the owner and managing editor of 3 successful Christian websites that support missionaries around the world.
He is currently starting a brand new church in Mesquite NV called Mesquite Worship Center, a Non-Denominational Spirit Filled Christian church in Mesquite Nevada.