De kleine Kijkbijbel or Kijkbijbel: which size fits?

The table of contents carries more weight than the title

In De kleine Kijkbijbel are ten stories from What the Bible tells us. This includes, for example, creation, Abraham and stories around Jesus. Check which stories you want to be able to read aloud. A small book that contains just the selection you want can be more useful than a larger book that you hardly open.

The same illustrator does not mean the same size

Kees de Kort is known for its recognizable images. That similarity can help when a child likes a familiar style. It does not make the two bundles identical in terms of content. The Kijkbijbel is the broader possibility to compare on the table of contents.

Start by looking and let the story follow

Ask what a child notices on a picture, without immediately correcting it. Then read the accompanying text and leave room for questions. Not every detail in a drawing needs to be interpreted as historical fact. The image helps tell the story and is a contribution from the illustrator.

A small selection may be an addition

You do not have to agree on a mandatory development step between the books. A small part can be taken along when visiting or traveling, while there is a larger children's Bible at home. If you are ultimately looking for the complete Bible text, then that is a different choice than a larger number of retellings.

Frequently asked questions

Does the small edition contain all the stories from the large edition?

No, the publisher mentions ten selected stories.

Do you have to use the books in a certain order?

No, the small volume is not a mandatory first part of an ongoing series.