Horizons Preschool for Three’s Bible Story Reader

The Horizons Preschool for Three’s Bible Story Reader serves as a beautifully crafted cornerstone of Christian early childhood education, introducing young learners to 40 carefully selected Bible stories that span from Creation to the Great Commission. This 88-page reader features an equal balance of 20 Old Testament and 20 New Testament stories, each accompanied by stunning hand-painted, original illustrations that bring Scripture to life with vivid colors and engaging detail that captivates three-year-old attention spans.

What distinguishes this Bible story reader from other children’s religious materials is its thoughtful integration with the broader Horizons Preschool for Three’s curriculum. Each weekly Bible story corresponds directly to worksheets and activities in the Student Workbook and Student Workbook Companion, creating a cohesive learning experience that reinforces biblical concepts through multiple learning modalities. This systematic approach helps young children retain important spiritual truths while developing essential pre-academic skills.

The reader includes beloved biblical narratives that form the foundation of Christian faith, including dramatic Old Testament accounts like “The Tower of Babel,” “David and Goliath,” and “Jonah and the Big Fish,” alongside powerful New Testament stories such as “Jesus Walks on the Water” and “Jesus’ Resurrection.” Children will also encounter inspiring characters like Hannah, Samuel, Esther, and Zacchaeus, providing diverse examples of faith and obedience that speak to young hearts.

Each story is carefully crafted with age-appropriate language that maintains the integrity of Scripture while being accessible to three-year-old comprehension levels. The engaging questions included with each story help children connect biblical truths to their own experiences, fostering critical thinking skills and personal application of God’s Word. These thoughtful discussion prompts encourage meaningful conversations between parents and children, strengthening family bonds while building spiritual foundations.

Perhaps most importantly, each Bible story concludes with a prayer, teaching young children the importance of communicating with God and modeling how to respond to His Word with reverence and gratitude. This consistent element helps establish prayer as a natural response to learning about God, creating healthy spiritual habits from an early age.

The hand-painted illustrations represent a significant investment in artistic quality, featuring original artwork that avoids the cartoon-like appearance often found in children’s Bible materials. These beautiful images serve as visual anchors that help children remember and retell the stories, while also appreciating the beauty and majesty of God’s creation and His work throughout history.

Homeschooling parents consistently praise this reader for its theological accuracy, age-appropriate presentation, and seamless integration with the broader curriculum. The weekly format perfectly accommodates family schedules while ensuring consistent exposure to Scripture, making it an invaluable resource for families committed to providing their children with both academic excellence and spiritual growth.

The reader supports multiple Scripture versions (NIV, NKJV, and KJV), allowing families to choose the translation that best aligns with their preferences and church background. This flexibility makes the curriculum accessible to a broader range of Christian homeschooling families while maintaining doctrinal integrity across denominational preferences.