“Bring us a story, so we can explore…”
Introduce Torah stories to young children with these two books created by Ark Adventures creator Jonathan Shmidt Chapman.
Let There Be Play: Bringing the Bible to Life with Young Children
Spark wonder and discovery with child-friendly stories and step-by-step activities that bring Torah to life through creative play. Use building blocks to make an ark that floats, bring Joseph’s dreams to life as a puppet play, dance like an Israelite after crossing the Sea of Reeds, and much more. This interactive book uses multi-sensory learning, STEAM activities, and dramatic play to introduce a full year of Torah stories – the whole cycle of the five books of Moses – to young children. Get ready to explore, learn, and create together as the Bible transforms into an art studio, maker lab, and theater stage.
In the Beginning: My Storybook Bible
The stories of In the Beginning are retold to emphasize a progressive approach to religious tradition. Creation, Adam and Eve, Noah's ark, Abraham and Sarah, Joseph and his brothers, the Exodus from Egypt and more are told with child development in mind, allowing young children to encounter these epic stories in ways appropriate to their age and understanding. Beautifully illustrated and presented in a size just right for little hands, In the Beginning: My Storybook Bible makes the perfect introduction to 30 Torah stories you want your child to know, retold just for them.