Babybijbel or Mijn Peuterbijbel: which next step is appropriate?

Compare the activity rather than just the age

The Babybijbel · Corien Oranje en Marieke ten Berge uses black and white images and songs set to well-known melodies. The book supports a first shared moment. The publisher mentions from approximately four months. The comparison here goes further: which book form is suitable if the child starts following longer stories? You can also do it for a first introduction separate advice about the Babybijbel from four months read.

Pay attention to signals while reading

Does your child want to stay with one image longer, imitate an action or know what happens next? Let those reactions be taken into account. You don't have to put the Babybijbel down as soon as another book becomes possible. A familiar song can coexist alongside a new story.

Try a story from Mijn Peuterbijbel

In Mijn Peuterbijbel you can see how text and images contribute to the next reading moment. Read a short section and stop in a natural place. Understanding does not have to be evident from a complete retelling. A look, gesture or short comment can already show what the child is doing.

The next step does not have to be a larger package

Choose a book that you want to open regularly rather than an extensive bundle that still costs too much. Leave room for reading back and differences between children. If the child later asks for more individual stories, you can also use the Prentenbijbel to compare.

Frequently asked questions

Should the Babybijbel go when a child is a toddler?

No, a familiar book and song can continue to exist alongside new stories.

Is Mijn Peuterbijbel a complete Bible?

No, it is a children's Bible with selected retellings.