This book takes us back to the beginning of time. It takes us on a journey which starts with the creation of the world. It tells he story of a chosen people and their friendship with God - the family history of a nation. Through stories, history, poetry and letters, you'll meet kings and queens, prophets, slaves, soldiers and many more. The Bible tells of ordinary men, women and children who come face to face with God himself.

- CLEAR: easy-to-read full width text, shorter sentences and simpler vocabulary

- ACCURATE: part of the reliable NIV family of translations

- ATTRACTIVE: full colour illustrations by Jenny Williams

- ACCESSIBLE: short book introductions