Family Discipleship Resources
We love partnering with you as you help your children grow to know and love Jesus! Here are some resources to encourage and support your family as you explore God’s Word and world, talk about Jesus, and grow together in faith. We hope you find helpful ways to make Jesus known and treasured in your home.
Book Stockists
Koorong
Reformers Bookshop
The Good Book Company
The Wandering Bookseller
Kids Bibles
The Big Book of Bible stories for Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
The Beginner’s Bible (Ages 3-5)
The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible, Jared Kennedy (Ages 2-4)
God’s Big Promises Bible Storybook, Carl Laferton (Ages 3-7)
The Big Picture Story Bible, David Helm (Ages 3-8)
The Kingdom and the King Bible Storybook, Bob Hartman (Ages 4-10)
The Gospel Story Bible, Marty Machowski (Ages 7-10)
The Biggest Story Bible Story, Kevin De Young (Ages 6-10)
The Action Bible: God’s Redemptive Story, Sergio Cariello (Ages 7-12)
Bible Reading Aids
God’s Kingdom Plan for Kids (cards), Lift their Eyes (Ages toddler – 12)
Table Talk (family devotional), Alison Mitchell (Ages 4-7)
Long Story Short, Martin Machowski (Ages 4-11)
New City Catechism for Kids, Gospel Coalition (Ages 5-11)
The Big Picture Family Devotional, David Helm (Ages 6-10)
XTB: Explore the Bible, Alison Mitchell (Ages 7-10)
Kaleidescope series: Kids Bibles reimagined (Ages 4-10)
God’s Story - Our Story, Charlotte and Andrew Ollerton (Ages 5-15)
God’s Story – Our Story Cards, Charlotte and Andrew Ollerton (Ages 5-15)
A Short Guide to the Bible, Katy Morgan (Ages 8 and above)
Deep Dive into the Old Testament, Claire Sims (Ages 9 and above)
Kid’s Books
Books for Little Ones (series) | Stephanie Carmichael | Ages 1-4
Books for Little Ones' is a series of simple books written specifically for this age group. Along with beautiful photos, each book provides age-appropriate teaching about God and us, in a way that encourages your child to take the first steps of faith—first steps on what will be, God willing, a lifetime journey of growing in the knowledge and love of God.
Big Theology for Little Hearts (series) | Devon and Jessica Provencher | Ages 1-5
introduces a big idea from the Bible with concise definitions and engaging illustrations to help young minds gain a foundational understanding of God's word.
Tales that tell the Truth (series) | Illustrator Catalina Echeverri and variety of authors | Ages 3-7
Picture books based on biblical truth
A Child Should Know (series) | Illustrated by Jenny Brake and variety of authors | Ages 3-9
Presents the essentials of the Christian faith and teaches children how to live them out.
God Made Me (series) | Illustrated by Trish Mahoney and variety of authors | Ages 4-8
help guide parents and caretakers toward important, gospel-centered conversations with their kids. The back of each book contains a special section just for parents and caregivers that will guide them in how to have biblical, loving conversations with children and give them additional information and resources to equip them in talking about this important subject.
Good News for Little Hearts (series) | Illustrator Joe Hox and variety of authors | Ages 3-8
A series centred on an animal family—bring gospel help and biblical counsel to families. The last page of each book contains information for parents on how God, in his Word, helps children apply biblical truth to specific issues.
Trailblazer (series) | Dave and Neta Jackson | Ages 8-12
Thrilling adventures introducing young readers to Christian heroes of the past.
The Wingfeather Saga | Andrew Peterson | Ages 10 and above
A fantasy fiction series that contains valuable lessons and themes but not explicitly Christian.
Big Questions (series) | Chris Morphew | Ages 9-13 and above
Christian apologetics books that address life's big questions about faith and God with a reading level suitable for that developmental stage.
Books for Parents to use with Kids
The Ology: Ancient Truths Ever New | Marty Machowski
A beginner’s book of systematic theology in the form of a beautifully illustrated storybook. Clearly explains life-changing theological truths with everyday examples and simple language that kids can understand. Uses illustrations, analogies, and word pictures to help kids understand God, the world, and themselves
Designed six-year-olds through preteens, with built-in adaptations for use with younger or older children, so that entire families can enjoy it together.
Wonder Full: Ancient Psalms Ever New | Marty Machowski
Helps young readers learn to use the whole book of the Psalms to pray, worship, and find help through the challenges life is certain to bring.
Exploring the earliest Gospel: a kids Bible study on Jesus and His Good News | Rebecca McLaughlin
In this kids' Bible study, Rebecca McLaughlin and her young theologian daughters Miranda (12) and Eliza (10) guide your kids through the book of Mark. This adult-child collaboration will help your kids see themselves not just as passive recipients of teaching from grown-ups, but active participants who can engage with the Bible for themselves.
Good pictures Bad pictures: Porn proofing today’s young kids. | Kristen A Jensen
An illustrated book that parents read with their children. It is designed for 5 to 10 year olds, and it explains the workings of the brain, how addictions can develop, and most importantly of all, it gives children a strategy that includes practical steps to take if they are confronted with pornography.
You and Me by the Book. | 3-6 year olds | Patrcia Weerakoon
children learn that God had created them right from the beginning to be either a boy or a girl, regardless of how they feel or what they like to do. They learn to understand that God’s plan for them is good, and that it is part of a bigger purpose in which God never stops loving his people.
Birds and Bees by the Book | 7-10 year olds | Patricia Weerakoon
Understanding Body, Puberty, Gender and Sex through a biblical lens. for
Growing up by the Book | 10-14 year olds | Patricia Weerakoon
Renowned sex therapist and educator Patricia Weerakoon answers the most common questions kids aged 10-14 have about puberty, sex and relationships. She’ll get you thinking about how you see your body, what you feed your brain, and who you base your identity on.
Websites / Podcasts for Kids
Websites / Podcasts for Parents
Books for Parents
The Tech-wise family: everyday steps for putting tech in its proper place
Andy Crouch
The One Year Praying through the Bible for Your Kids
Nancy Guthrie
Parenting in God’s Family V 1&2
Harriet Connor (ed)
The Gospel Centred Parent
Rose Marie Miller
Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family
Paul Tripp
Child Proof: Parenting by Faith Not Formula
Julie Lowe
Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home Through Time, Moments, and Milestones
Matt Chandler & Adam Griffin
Raising Confident Kids in a Confusing World: A Parent’s Guide to Grounding Identity in Christ Ed Drew
The Life We Never Expected: Hopeful Reflections on the Challenges of Parenting Children with Special Needs
Andrew and Rachel Wilson