Wednesday, March 23, 2016

The Under the Sea Holy Bible (NIrV for children ages 6 to 10) [Review & Giveaway]

About the book: Themes of underwater fun and sparkling fish grace the interior of this wonderful children’s Bible. The outside is covered in foil and sparkle. The interior has color inserts featuring whimsical underwater scenes with themes of God’s care and love for each of us and all of creation.

My thoughts: I prefer the King James Version of God's Word but realize that the NIV is a very much read version and one that younger families are using. So I agreed to receive and review a copy of this NIrV "Under the Sea Holy Bible." (NIrV = New International Readers Version)

Today's children seem to have a plethora of Bible covers and incentives to delve into God's Word. The premise of an "Under the Sea" Bible seems to be that God created all creatures including those under the sea.The theme, while interesting and cute, lends no devotional aspect.

Now about the Bible and extra pages inside. I found the print very small and the pages thin where the shadow-bleed from the reverse of the page interferes with reading. Children mostly can read very small print, but this is small.

There are eight colorful pages with under the sea images ...

  • What prayer is
  • Title page
  • Books of the Bible
  • The Lord's Prayer (KJV)
  • Ten Commandments for Kids (re-done for kids)
  • Love passages for kids (based on I Corinthians 13)
  • Famous children of the Bible
  • ABCs of Becoming a Christian

The following helps are included:

  • Great Bible Stories (list)
  • Dictionary (very limited)

What is good about it....

  • A very sturdy, hard cover edition
  • It is bright and cheerful and enticing to a child or tween. 
  • It is a version many are familiar with. 
  • It encourages the child to use his or her Bible.

What I don't care for....

  • Prefer the same option in different versions not just NIrV
  • Thin paper
  • Tiny print
  • $24.99 is a hefty price for a child's Bible.

Places where you can purchase it: Barnes & Noble  Walmart  Family Christian Stores 

Inside pages: "Presentation Page" and first page and chapter of Genesis
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38 comments:

  1. My family has brought me much joy today & always!

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  2. My 22 month old granddaughter,my daughter bring me so much joy as does the rest of my family.Another thing that brings me joy is being cancer free almost 4 yrs. My nieces love Jesus so I know they would love watching this. Thank you for the chance :)

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    1. Sue, this isn't a DVD or movie. It is print copy of the Bible, NIrV version

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    2. I know.I realized what I wrote was wrong afterwards.Im having memory issues.

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  3. I learned that Zonderbooks focuses on books that teach children about Jesus in a way they will understand.I love their books. I commented the wrong way up there so this is the right way. Lol!

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  4. Talking with my daughter who just gave birth to a baby girl and to her first daughter whom is just so happy to have a baby sister,
    @tisonlyme143

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  5. My grandchildren bring me joy every single day. dwelchert at yahoo dot com

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  6. I learned that it is hardcovered and that it is 1152 pages. dwelchert at yahoo dot com

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  7. Today I mailed Easter cards and notes to some people who will be observing Resurrection Sunday without their spouses and they will hopefully be cheered when they receive them.
    Connie
    cps1950(at)gmail(dot)com

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  8. 1.This Bible is for chikdren ages 6 to 10.
    2.Themes of underwater fun and sparkling fish grace the interior of this wonderful children’s Bible
    Connie
    cps1950(at)gmail(dot)com

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  10. I learned that Zonderkidz inspires children through imagination and innovation. Also that their books are used worldwide.

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  11. I am joyful that the warm weather is here. I have been able to go out on walks daily with my son.

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  12. My husband make me lunch today which was wonderfull

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  13. I spent the day with my grandchildren, we did crafts for Easter

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  14. There are so many different kinds of birds outside today- God is awesome!

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  15. What brought me joy today , my two adopted cats, they both act like real babies loll

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  16. Joyful I got to see my grand children today. Happy Easter!

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  17. Yesterday was my birthday, as well as Easter Sunday. The two events on the same day brought me joy, but ultimately the joy of my days is always my Lord Jesus.

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  18. I brought joy by visiting My Mm on Easter

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  19. I learned that The Under the Sea Holy Bible, NIrV is a perfect gift for children ages 6 to 10. This book uses whimsical underwater scenes with themes of God’s care and love for each of us and all of creation. I know this would be a great gift for any child's occasion!

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  20. I am joyfully blessed because yesterday's sermon planted a seed in my heart and our family's Easter meal was all about togetherness and the joy of Christ rising!! Not about bunnies or eggs!

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  21. Today my joy was talking to my daughter and her children. They are in TX for Wrestlemania. I am glad they are having a good time!!

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  22. I am joyful of my son. He and I go for a walk every day and talk about the day's events.

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  23. I was joyful of the nice weather. Not so much now that there is 2 inches of snow on the ground on 4/3.

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  24. Joyful, well today I don't have much. I will be more joyful after my cup of coffee. Perhaps tomorrow will be a better day. Well, I guess the snow is pretty but I am not joyful that we have it. :(

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  25. I learned that the bible is aimed for children ages 6 to 10 and that the bible is hard covered.

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  26. I picked up my hubby some of his favorite snacks from the grocery store today. He was very happy about that. :)

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  27. I'm too sick to be joyful for anything except my wonderful family who takes good care of me. :)

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  28. They teach children by being direct, making it simple to understand!

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  29. So glad to have found your site, my children bring me great joy!

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    1. Amber, I'm happy that you found Chat With Vera, too. May it be a blessing to you.

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  30. I helped shovel for my neighbor today,,

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  31. Still feeling sick and not very joyful. Hope the weekend will be better. Saturday is my grandsons birthday.

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  32. My hubby & kids brought me joy again today!

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  33. I learned that Zondervan, part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is a world leading Bible publisher and provider of Christian communications and for more than 80 years and also the company’s products are sold in multiple formats, worldwide in more than 60 countries, translated into nearly 200 languages.

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  34. Me and my husband having breakfast this morning brought me joy today.

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  35. I learned that this bible has fun underwater themes and sparkling fish images!

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