Real Bible Stories for Kids Who Love Trains, Tractors, Ice Cream Trucks, and more!
Let’s Go! Bible Adventures
Get ready for an engaging way to introduce car-loving kids to God’s timeless word! This storybook Bible’s fun transportation theme will delight children and give families a fresh way to enjoy faithfully-told Bible stories together. Let’s Go! Bible Adventures has favorite stories alongside less familiar ones, all centered on God’s amazing wonders and caring ways.
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In each story, biblical characters start out as if they are using modern transportation. Catchy rhymes and silly questions entice kids to turn the page and see what actually happened. The change from modern to ancient travel is done playfully and each resolution reveals important truths, all while staying true to the biblical narrative.
Filled with vibrant illustrations, fun facts, and catchy refrains, the overarching message of this innovative compilation is that though many things change, God’s love is always strong and constant.
We're on an adventure with God. Let's Go!
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TRANSPORTATION FUN WITH A FOCUS ON FAITH
Inspired by Let’s Go! Bible Adventures, this activity pack includes 12 faith-building transportation play ideas that are simple and meaningful. You’ll also get a list of 18 age-appropriate biblical truths for little ones that you can work into almost any playtime and 4 coloring sheets that coordinate with the book.
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Let’s Go! Bible Adventures
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“What a clever way to engage little ones in the great adventure of God! Kids will beg for another page of Let’s Go! Bible Adventures just to find out what surprising vehicle is on the next page and discover deep Bible truths along the way.”
“As a dad and grandpa to boys, plus the creator of joke books for children, I know the power of a book’s humor and imagery to help families connect through reading. Let’s Go! Bible Adventures presents the truth of God’s love–plus a glimpse of life in Bible times–to children in a fresh, creative way. Kids will discover God’s power and goodness in each story. And Valerie Ellis sprinkles fun facts and questions throughout the pages to spark even more curiosity and conversation. This book will be a treasure for families to share over and over as their little ones grow.”
“If you’d have told me that one day I’d be reading a faithful retelling of Bible stories that included ice cream trucks, rockets, submarines, and helicopters I would never have believed you. And yet, here it is, in Valerie Ellis’s unbelievably innovative Let’s Go! Bible Adventures. This is creative Bible story retelling at its finest. Simply brilliant.”
“Adam and Eve with a tractor? Noah on a cruise ship? A food truck for the five thousand? Of course not! But in Let’s Go! Bible Adventures, Ellis contrasts these modern-day vehicles with Bible-times transportation—and the results are sure to make little ones giggle, all while teaching them the key stories and truths of the Bible. A joyful, bouncing, rhyming delight!”
“Preschoolers have such a great fascination with vehicles, and Valerie Ellis has winsomely linked a simple introduction to biblical narratives with modes of transportation that kids will adore! Each chapter, communicated through succinct rhyming language, weaves the story of God’s great love for his people and opens the door for deeper parent/child conversations through questions about transport, bonus Bible facts, and imaginative illustrations. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to all parents and ministry leaders with little ones who love trucks, cars, trains, and planes and pray that, through their love of vehicles, they fall in love with God’s word!”
“With Let’s Go! Bible Adventures, Valerie Ellis has invited kids to embark on an exciting ride through the Bible, discovering God’s wonders and care in every story. The transportation theme is a brilliant way to engage busy little minds, and the faithful retelling of both familiar and lesser-known stories ensures a rich and inspiring experience. This book beautifully reminds children that God’s love never changes. Having built our ministry around empowering parents as faith trainers, I couldn’t be more excited about this book!”
“Let’s Go! Bible Adventures is the perfect Bible storybook for active littles who love all things transportation. From a monster truck to a rocket ship to an ice cream truck to a bulldozer and firetruck, the next generation will see that even though our mode of transportation has changed, God’s love is forever. This creative rhyming collection of Old and New Testament stories is bound to be loved by children and their caretakers.”
“From the opening page, I absolutely loved Let’s Go! Bible Adventures! This delightful book will capture the attention of young readers (including my own kids!) through its engaging poems and beautiful artwork. Even better, it faithfully tells the story of the Bible in a way that will have children falling in love with God’s word. This will be a precious addition to my own children’s library, but also a resource for every church’s kids’ ministry. The message of God’s never-changing love could not be more timely for children being raised in our ever-changing world.”
“Let’s Go! Bible Adventures is a delightful and engaging children’s book that combines the excitement of transportation with timeless Bible stories. I love how Valerie weaves in all elements of transportation like food trucks, helicopters, bulldozers, boats, and even hot air balloons! This book is perfect for kids who have a passion for all things transportation-related, making it a fantastic tool for capturing their interest and teaching them Bible stories. And each adventure is beautifully illustrated and wonderfully written!”
“Let’s Go! Bible Adventures offers a fun and interactive experience that will captivate plane, train, and truck-loving readers. Children will be thrilled to learn the timeless truths of the Bible while exploring the exciting world of modern transportation. Grandparents, parents, and even older siblings will chuckle with little ones as they read aloud, creating cherished moments and fostering a love of learning and faith.”
“An engaging, cleverly written first introduction to God’s Word that captures the imagination of preschoolers while pointing them closer to God. Children will love learning Bible stories through the lens of transportation using vehicles like ice cream trucks, helicopters and even life rafts!”
“One of our favorite ways to connect with our kids and grandchildren is by sharing the fun of a good story. Let’s Go! Bible Adventures puts a colorful, engaging, and creative book in our hands that shares the truths of God and sparks laughter and conversation too. Kids will discover that despite the differences in transportation and technology from Bible times to now, our mighty and wonderful God never changes. What a great resource to introduce our little ones to God’s love!”
Invite Valerie for an Author Visit
One of my favorite things about writing books is visiting with young readers. Whether I’m singing and giggling with little ones during an interactive reading or encouraging older students by sharing behind-the-scenes writing info, I love connecting virtually and in person to share God’s love and get kids excited about reading, writing, and the Bible.
Author visits can be tailored to the needs of your group and include an activity pack, the opportunity to get signed books, and more.
Get the full scoop about a visit to your classroom, church, or event, on my Books & Author Visits page here. I hope to see you soon!
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