Our family has started reading ‘The Story of All Stories’ every night and it’s been a truly incredible experience. It’s easy to understand with captivating stories and beautiful pictures. We’ve been waiting for a book like this for our 9 & 11 year old boys and it couldn’t be more perfect. Thank you, Word on Fire!

This beautiful Bible is engaging and draws the reader in - children and adults. Both the words and art engage you and draw you to God. Thank you for creating this Bible. I gave it to my daughter to read with her children. She is thrilled to have it, raved about the author and loved the art. I’ll read it with them, too, because I want to experience it as well.

i enjoyed the story telling aspect to introduce children to the bible. It would be great if one could connect stories of the old testament to that of the new testament to provide a continuity of God's plan to salvation

I really like this book. Unlike some other Bible story books, this one connects each story to the others. The language is accessible for children and flows well when reading it aloud. The Key Points and Connections give parents ideas for how to help their children understand the Faith more deeply. Another triumph for Word on Fire! Thank you, and keep it up!

The most important work for Catholic children and families that has been released in decades—maybe centuries. The Story of All Stories has artwork that looks like stained glass icons—windows into the eternal. . . A million bazillion 5 stars from me. A must, must have for every Catholic home. It doesn’t matter how old or young your children are - you need this book.

As parents, my husband and I are blown away by this children’s Bible. The quality and content are unmatched, it’s truly a work of art!

Beautifully illustrated account of salvation history! This text has been the backbone of our children’s catechesis so far this school year! I love how each story has a quote from a church father and great typological connections between the Old Testament type and the New Testament fulfillment through Christ! I recommend this beautiful resource to all parents of young children!

We are loving this Bible so far. The writing is fantastic. It is so understandable and I love the little notes in the stories that help kids to realize not everything in the Bible is an example of good things or how we are to behave, but rather that it is about showing God's never ending love even though people messed up. For example Cain and Able, the stories points out that Cain did a very bad thing when he killed his little brother, but that God still loved him and took care of him anyway. I'm reading this Bible to my 5 year old and she loves it. She keeps asking me to read more every time we read it. I also love how it points out how the OT stories are prefiguring Jesus. Excellent job I have recommend it to several of my friends already.

Congratulations to Emily Stimpson Chapman (Author), Diana Renzina (Illustrator), and the entire team at Word on Fire Votive for blessing families with this beautiful new book, "The Story of All Stories". Far from just a picture book of Bible stories, this is a gift your entire family can cherish for years to come. Tough enough to stand up to daily reading by little hands and lovely enough to entice kids of all ages, this treasure will have a major impact on anyone who reads it.

MUST BUY!!! The Story of All Stories is excellent. It follows the major stories of the Bible in a chronological order - which is so important for children AND adults to grasp the overarching story of salvation. It is presented in chapter or short story format, allowing it to be memorable and easily read nightly before bed and over time. It plants the seeds of typology, connecting Old Testament and New at the end of each story - as well as the seeds of Tradition, sharing small pieces of wisdom and insight from saints, priests, Church Fathers and scholars, old and new. This alone makes it so very catholic - holistic, full, universal: concerning the whole. It does not shy away from including the stories of the Maccabees, Tobit and Esther, and I particularly love that the telling of the New Testament naturally begins as if following the mysteries of the rosary and Mary's pondering of them in her heart. It is both beautifully and naturally told, without being either over-bearing or too simple. I appreciate this most especially as I plan to gift this to my 7-year-old goddaughter who's non-Catholic parents will be able to read it to her - allowing the beauty of the Catholic faith to wash over them all in a gentle, loving way. In fact, reading this with their children may be the first time many parents make it all the way through the Bible, too!!! The book itself is both substantially weighty - with a hard cover and thick crisp pages (to withstand many readings with young readers!), which subtly points toward its special importance in a child's library - and yet it is also quite visually appealing and beautiful: the illustrations on every page are balanced between simplicity and tastefulness, and are full of rich, warm colors - even the outer edges of every page are a distinctive vibrant color, echoing how an adult's Bible pages are edged in gold leaf. Every detail in the making of this story Bible has clearly been meticulously considered. All in all, The Story of All Stories is a most precious and special book. What a gift! Every family should have at least one. Thank you!

I enjoyed this book. It is something for adults to read too. The author did an excellent job of explaining the Bible stories in simple terms so anyone can understand them. One of the best books I read recently.

I have been waiting for this book to come out for ages. I love Chapman’s writing. What struck me about this book is the sections highlighted at the end of each story. The stories also read very well and are engaging. My daughters love the illustrations

Perfect! Exactly what I have been looking for!

This is a stunning Bible with just enough depth for children. I can hardly wait to give it to my daughter so we can read it together. The illustration is stunning and the stories are well written. The only thing I would change about it would be to nix the dust cover and just make the hard cover beautiful like the dust cover.

I am especially impressed with the sections connecting the OT to the NT, and vice versa.

The Story of All Stories was absolutely fantastic in my view! As a teacher, I have been waiting for a book like this! It explains the Old and New Testament bible stories in a very understandable and engaging way. I found the book valuable for myself as an adult. The only suggestion I have is that an explanation for the figurative language in some of the bible stories be revealed. The artwork was great also. I will buy many of these books for the young people in my life!

This children’s Bible is beautifully written and a joy to read aloud at bedtime. It’s also simple enough for my 10-year-old son to read and understand on his own. The illustrations are stunning—each page is filled with vibrant, detailed artwork that truly brings the stories to life. I appreciate that the language is accessible for children yet still preserves the depth and truth of God’s Word. Each section ends with a thoughtful reflection and insights from the Church Fathers, adding meaningful context and connection. I’m truly happy with this Bible, and my children love it too.

Beautiful hardbound book. I am giving it to my granddaughters as a Christmas gift so I have not opened it up from the plastic protective covering.

Incredible! Bought this for my Goddaughter, and want one for myself!

It helped me explain the Bible stories to kids . Thank you

Beautiful writing and illustrations presenting a uniquely Catholic story Bible.

This is a beautiful book. It gives the whole picture of the Bible in an easy to understand and follow format. The illustrations are stunning, and the quality of paper and binding is excellent.

I teach 5/6th grades religious education class and the book has been very helpful. Of course I cannot purchase a book for each student so they need to listen and look at the fine art work. The writing style is very good and well suited for this age group. I like the connections - typology- and key points. The book itself is very well made with thicker paper and quality binding.

This book is truly exceptional! The highest praise I can offer is that it has completely captivated my children, who are now reading it independently—a powerful testament to its engaging content. As a parent, I particularly appreciate the meaningful and clever way it highlights the connections between the Old and New Testaments. I'm eagerly anticipating the moment they finish so I can finally read it myself! I will certainly be purchasing additional copies so that each child has their own, plus several more to keep on hand for gifting.

The text is simple to read/understand for young people or new converts. The text includes the main stories in the Bible. There is no material included in the book that is not appropriate for young readers. The art work is very appropriate.

I love the illustrations and the way the stories are told: using easy to understand and honest language. It also is easy to read like a chapter book. I gave copies to nieces and nephews but want my own copy now!

I’m using it in my third grade CCD class. I’ll love or!!

I loved that the chapters were short, yet each one painted a memorable picture of important happenings throughout history. The names of the people being written about were familiar, but the short stories helped me hold onto the significance of each person's contribution to salvation. The "Key points, quotes, and connections" were so helpful in understanding how the Old Testament stories were leading up to Jesus in the New Testament. Perfect reading for children aged 6-13, but also a great way for older people to hold onto a concise and accurate review of the progression of events in the Bible.

I am a grandmother and hope to share this beautiful Bible story book with my grandchildren when I have them here with me. In the meantime I myself, am finding the book captivating and am reading it cover to cover. I love the illustrations and the commentary at the end of each chapter. I love the way in which each story points to Jesus in a way that children can understand.

The favorite aspect of “The Story of All Stories “ is difficult to select. All ages appreciate how it is written in story form. It is lovely to read and listen to out loud. The Key Quotes and Key Connections are invaluable to bring to life the connections between the Old Testament and the New Testament. The illustrations are beautiful and draw one into the story. Thankful hearts!

We love the beautiful illustrations!

Our family has started reading ‘The Story of All Stories’ every night and it’s been a truly incredible experience. It’s easy to understand with captivating stories and beautiful pictures. We’ve been waiting for a book like this for our 9 & 11 year old boys and it couldn’t be more perfect. Thank you, Word on Fire!

This beautiful Bible is engaging and draws the reader in - children and adults. Both the words and art engage you and draw you to God. Thank you for creating this Bible. I gave it to my daughter to read with her children. She is thrilled to have it, raved about the author and loved the art. I’ll read it with them, too, because I want to experience it as well.

i enjoyed the story telling aspect to introduce children to the bible. It would be great if one could connect stories of the old testament to that of the new testament to provide a continuity of God's plan to salvation

I really like this book. Unlike some other Bible story books, this one connects each story to the others. The language is accessible for children and flows well when reading it aloud. The Key Points and Connections give parents ideas for how to help their children understand the Faith more deeply. Another triumph for Word on Fire! Thank you, and keep it up!

The most important work for Catholic children and families that has been released in decades—maybe centuries. The Story of All Stories has artwork that looks like stained glass icons—windows into the eternal. . . A million bazillion 5 stars from me. A must, must have for every Catholic home. It doesn’t matter how old or young your children are - you need this book.

As parents, my husband and I are blown away by this children’s Bible. The quality and content are unmatched, it’s truly a work of art!

Beautifully illustrated account of salvation history! This text has been the backbone of our children’s catechesis so far this school year! I love how each story has a quote from a church father and great typological connections between the Old Testament type and the New Testament fulfillment through Christ! I recommend this beautiful resource to all parents of young children!

We are loving this Bible so far. The writing is fantastic. It is so understandable and I love the little notes in the stories that help kids to realize not everything in the Bible is an example of good things or how we are to behave, but rather that it is about showing God's never ending love even though people messed up. For example Cain and Able, the stories points out that Cain did a very bad thing when he killed his little brother, but that God still loved him and took care of him anyway. I'm reading this Bible to my 5 year old and she loves it. She keeps asking me to read more every time we read it. I also love how it points out how the OT stories are prefiguring Jesus. Excellent job I have recommend it to several of my friends already.

Congratulations to Emily Stimpson Chapman (Author), Diana Renzina (Illustrator), and the entire team at Word on Fire Votive for blessing families with this beautiful new book, "The Story of All Stories". Far from just a picture book of Bible stories, this is a gift your entire family can cherish for years to come. Tough enough to stand up to daily reading by little hands and lovely enough to entice kids of all ages, this treasure will have a major impact on anyone who reads it.

MUST BUY!!! The Story of All Stories is excellent. It follows the major stories of the Bible in a chronological order - which is so important for children AND adults to grasp the overarching story of salvation. It is presented in chapter or short story format, allowing it to be memorable and easily read nightly before bed and over time. It plants the seeds of typology, connecting Old Testament and New at the end of each story - as well as the seeds of Tradition, sharing small pieces of wisdom and insight from saints, priests, Church Fathers and scholars, old and new. This alone makes it so very catholic - holistic, full, universal: concerning the whole. It does not shy away from including the stories of the Maccabees, Tobit and Esther, and I particularly love that the telling of the New Testament naturally begins as if following the mysteries of the rosary and Mary's pondering of them in her heart. It is both beautifully and naturally told, without being either over-bearing or too simple. I appreciate this most especially as I plan to gift this to my 7-year-old goddaughter who's non-Catholic parents will be able to read it to her - allowing the beauty of the Catholic faith to wash over them all in a gentle, loving way. In fact, reading this with their children may be the first time many parents make it all the way through the Bible, too!!! The book itself is both substantially weighty - with a hard cover and thick crisp pages (to withstand many readings with young readers!), which subtly points toward its special importance in a child's library - and yet it is also quite visually appealing and beautiful: the illustrations on every page are balanced between simplicity and tastefulness, and are full of rich, warm colors - even the outer edges of every page are a distinctive vibrant color, echoing how an adult's Bible pages are edged in gold leaf. Every detail in the making of this story Bible has clearly been meticulously considered. All in all, The Story of All Stories is a most precious and special book. What a gift! Every family should have at least one. Thank you!

I enjoyed this book. It is something for adults to read too. The author did an excellent job of explaining the Bible stories in simple terms so anyone can understand them. One of the best books I read recently.

I have been waiting for this book to come out for ages. I love Chapman’s writing. What struck me about this book is the sections highlighted at the end of each story. The stories also read very well and are engaging. My daughters love the illustrations

Perfect! Exactly what I have been looking for!

This is a stunning Bible with just enough depth for children. I can hardly wait to give it to my daughter so we can read it together. The illustration is stunning and the stories are well written. The only thing I would change about it would be to nix the dust cover and just make the hard cover beautiful like the dust cover.