The Best Bibles for Primary School Children | Eden

📖 Finding an Easy-to-Understand Bible for Primary School Kids Helping primary school-aged children (5–11 years old) engage with the Bible is a wonderful way to nurture their growing faith. 🌱 Finding a Bible that is easy for them to read and understand makes all the difference in building their confidence and excitement about God’s Word. Here's how to choose the best one for them!

By Laura White - Eden Children's Resources Specialist

•28 April 2025

Estimated Read Time: 2 minutes

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🧠 What to Look for in a Bible for Primary School Kids

When choosing a Bible for children aged 5-11, look for:

Age-Appropriate Language:
✍️ Choose translations or paraphrases written in clear, simple language they can easily grasp.
Engaging Illustrations:
🎨 Colourful pictures can help younger readers visualise and connect with the stories.
Helpful Features:
🔎 Look for Bibles with maps, glossaries, devotionals, or simple explanations to support their understanding.
Durability:
📚 A sturdy hardcover or soft leather binding helps a Bible survive school bags and daily use!
Bite-Sized Stories:
🧩 Some Bibles break down longer passages into manageable stories — perfect for bedtime reading or morning devotionals.

📚 Top Bible Picks for Primary School Children

Here are some brilliant choices available:

✨ The International Children's Bible (ICB)

Written specifically for young readers, the ICB uses a simple vocabulary and clear sentence structure, making it one of the most accessible full Bibles for kids.

✨ The Jesus Storybook Bible: Anglicised Edition

This beautifully illustrated Bible retells major stories from Genesis to Revelation, all pointing to Jesus. Written in rich, imaginative language that's easy to understand, it's a wonderful choice for younger primary children and families to read together. 🌟

✨ Children’s Rainbow Good News Bible

Ideal for independent readers, this full-text Bible uses the trusted Good News Bible translation, known for its simple, clear English. With bright, fun illustrations and colourful page edges, it's especially perfect for children moving towards reading the Bible on their own. 🌈

✨ The Lion Children's Bible

This classic Bible storybook has been a favourite for generations! It features over 200 stories retold in accessible, engaging language and complemented by vibrant artwork — an excellent way for children to experience the Bible in a way that's easy to grasp. 🦁

🛒 Ready to Find Their First Bible?

Explore a wide selection of easy-to-read Bibles for kids in our Bibles for Primary Schools department.

Whether you’re looking for a first full Bible or a story-driven one, there’s something perfect for every primary school child. 📚✨