The Action Bible, Illustrated by Sergio Cariello, 752 pages, $24.99, 978-0-7814-4499-6, published by David C Cook
**This is a review of a book provided to me by David C Cook as a review copy. The opinions expressed are my own, and I have received no monetary compensation.**
When I was reading this Bible, my 9-year old cousin came up to me and said “what are you reading?” “The Bible,” I told him. “The Bible’s boring,” he retorted. “Not this one – here, take a look.” He sat down with me, looked at it a bit, and then agreed that this Bible is definitely NOT boring.
The first thing that you notice about The Action Bible is how visually impressive it is – the colors are rich and bold, and makes the characters come alive in a very real way. A few times, I even caught myself saying “wow, I’ve never pictured it that way before!” The illustrations are beautiful, especially in stories like Noah’s Ark, the Garden of Eden, and Jesus walking on the water.
The stories are paced very well, and flow from one into the next easily. I was engrossed in the stories immediately, and they flew by quickly. They’re perfect for kids, but also have some unexpected humor in them, as well. A few times I even found myself laughing out loud, which I rarely do while reading.
I would absolutely recommend this as a great beginner’s Bible for kids, although I think that the “4-8” age range might be a little young. I would say that it’s more suited for ages 6 and up, since there are a few more intense moments (Cain killing Abel, Lot’s escape from Sodom, etc.). Other than that, very highly recommended.
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