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Thank you for participating in the 409 Bible Adventure Challenge with your school and/or your child. This reading challenge promises to be an exciting and memorable activity that both you and your child will cherish for years to come. This challenge was developed by a school chaplain to inspire students with character-building stories from the Bible, imparting essential values like courage, honesty, and trust.

Note to students

Please find someone at home to read these stories to you. Reading aloud not only makes your voice captivating but also helps you practice public speaking. It is important that you have your family “sign off” the passport as you complete each section.

Note to families

Your child’s reading confidence and comprehension will flourish when you ask them questions about what they have read. This also adds to the joy of reading together. You might want to read some parts aloud to demonstrate how to read with expression and explain the meaning of any new words. For the best experience, we recommend starting with a prayer together before reading each night.

Questions for young readers

With your child or family, start from the beginning and read one story at a time. Here’s a suggested approach:

• Have your child read the story out loud once.
• Ask them to summarize the story in a few sentences.
• Discuss the story using the following six questions:
  • Who is your favourite character and why?
  • What is new?
  • What surprises you?
  • What don’t you understand?
  • What will you obey or apply?
  • What will you share with someone this week?

You may need to model what this looks like the first time, but your child will soon develop a love for reading the stories and sharing what they have learned.

Reading tips

Research indicates that children who develop a love for reading tend to excel in school. Make it a special quality time by sitting together before bedtime and listening to them read. Encourage them to read aloud and, when they are comfortable, to put expression into their voices.

Purchase enquiry

Are you interested in teaching your primary-aged child more than just reading, writing, and math? Teach the Bible to your primary-aged child through more than 400 engaging, wonderfully illustrated and beautifully written stories, covering the entire Bible across 10 volumes. These timeless stories come to life and speak to the challenges facing families today. Your child will be inspired by character-building stories from the Bible, teaching values such as honesty, kindness, courage, and faith.

To purchase The Bible Story books used in the 409 Bible Adventure Challenge, contact Hope Books at the following numbers:

• 1800 643 346 – Australia
• 0800 003 498 – New Zealand

Or complete the following form:

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My Bible Friends

Richly illustrated and beautifully written, these hardcover books are definitely the premium set of Bible stories for younger children.

• 20 stories written especially for children ages 1 to 8.
• Outstanding art fills each page opening from corner to corner.
• Beautiful, yet simple language makes these books a pleasure to read time and time again (because you probably will).

Imagine your child’s delight as you read the charming story of Zacchaeus the Cheater, who climbed a sycamore tree so he could see Jesus passing by, or Daniel in the hungry lions’ den. And then there’s the story of the Brave Queen Esther who saved God’s people.

• These and many more Bible friends are waiting to greet your child within these beautifully illustrated books.
• Each book contains two simple stories, arranged in short, attention holding sections.
• The durable bindings hold up to rough use by children.
• You can easily wipe sticky fingerprints from the colourful mylar hardcovers.
• Set includes colouring book

My Place With Jesus Bible

The Bible should not only be read but studied! The My Place With Jesus Bible is packed with features designed to engage children in the study of God’s Word!

Features include:

409 Bible Adventure Challenge Passport

Flip the pages below to see inside the passport.