MrsMe Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 The Child's Story Bible? Which of the two would you choose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Egermeier's is a lovely book, but I haven't seen your other option, so I can't compare the two for you. Have you looked at Amazon or CBD to see if they show sample pages of each book? Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 We use Eggermeiers and really like it. I have no experience with the other book, so I cannot comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohsmom23 Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 We really like the Egermeier's Bible. I don't think I've seen the other bible you mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neesek Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 What ages will you be using it with? I have the Egermeier's that I read as a child and loved. I think it would be better for a yonger child, like K or 1st, since it has more pictures. I also have the Child's Story Bible, and I absolutely love, love, love it. I read through it with a 3rd and 1st grader this year, and I can't say enough good things about it. It does not have as many pictures, so it may be a better choice for a child who does not need the pictures. With my youngest, I will probably start with the Egermeier's, then move on to the Vos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I have the Child's Story Bible, but haven't seen the other one. We like ours, but haven't used it in a while. The kids are old enough now to use their own personal Bibles for study, or to follow along with me if I am reading to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 My plan is to do Egermiers next year for kindergarten, then Vos's Story Bible for first, and then read through Hurlbert in second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMe Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 What ages will you be using it with? I have the Egermeier's that I read as a child and loved. I think it would be better for a yonger child, like K or 1st, since it has more pictures. I also have the Child's Story Bible, and I absolutely love, love, love it. I read through it with a 3rd and 1st grader this year, and I can't say enough good things about it. It does not have as many pictures, so it may be a better choice for a child who does not need the pictures. With my youngest, I will probably start with the Egermeier's, then move on to the Vos. Newly 3rd! :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 We read it about every other year. I like the hardback because it has short questions & answers in the back. I looked at Vos when I first chose Egermeirer's but it's been so many years I can't remember why I chose Eg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narrow Gate Academy Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I've read both. I agree with the other posts. Egermeier's is a good read aloud for lower grammar and independent read for upper grammar. The content presented in a very straight forward manner. The questions in the back are a nice way to discuss the stories without asking for a narration every time. The illustrations are more plentiful and beautifully done. I like Vos to read aloud for upper grammar or to read independently for early logic as an overview of the story of the Bible. IMHO, the Vos book tries to get the student not to just listen to story, but to think more critically about it. For example, when Jacob is going home, she tells you about the present that he puts together for his brother Esau. Then there is a pause in the actual story line where she asks "Was not that a fine present to give to Esau? Count all these animals and you will see that there are five hundred and eighty animals--enough to stock a large farm." Sometimes she provides a bit of context for a story, (ie. explaining why having a child was so important to Hannah) or critiques a character (ie. if Delilah had been a good woman...) There is more of a sense of the author trying to convey a message to the student rather than simply telling a good story, which provides the opportunity for some good discussion. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neesek Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Newly 3rd! :bigear: I would probably choose the Vos then. It seems to go into more detail, and is very thorough and accurate. Like I said, I read it with a 3rd and 1st grader, and they both loved it. It was definitely one of the highlights of our school year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
way2cross Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Our children beg for Egermeier's at bedtime. They would rather hear from it, than any story book. It has really blessed me also. They'll ask, "Mom are you crying?" ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siloam Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Vos has more detail, so I would do Egermeier's this year and Vos next year. Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMe Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 Thanks ladies! I didn't know if any would be too young, but they look good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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