How to use the DiscipleKids storybook at home or in class
These 50 stories are Scripture-based: each one is built around a single Bible verse, quoted from the New International Version (NIV). Most are original stories with fictional characters, written to make a verse easy for a young child to picture — they say “Inspired by…”. Stories that retell an account recorded in Scripture say “Based on…”. Reading the verse straight from your own Bible afterwards helps children learn the difference.
Discussion questions
Use two or three after any story — never all six.
- 1.What happened in this story? Can you tell it back to me in your own words?
- 2.Which part of the story felt most like something that could happen to you?
- 3.What does the Bible verse say? What do you think it means?
- 4.The characters in this story are made up — what true thing about God does the story help us see?
- 5.Is there someone you could be kind to this week, like the characters were?
- 6.What is one thing you want to ask God for after reading this?
Simple prayers
A prayer before reading
God, thank You for this story time together. Please help us listen well, and help us see something true about You tonight. Amen.
A prayer for a worried heart
Jesus, You know what I am afraid of. Thank You that You are with me. Please give my heart Your peace tonight. Amen.
A prayer for kindness
Father, help me be a kind friend tomorrow — with my words, my hands, and my sharing. Thank You for loving me first. Amen.
A prayer of thanks
Thank You, God, for my family, my home, and this day. You are good, and I am glad You are mine. Amen.
Printables
Printable packs are being prepared. Ask for them by email and we'll send the pack as soon as it's ready.
Verse memory cards
One card per story with the NIV verse — cut out, stick on the fridge, review at breakfast.
Story-time reading chart
A 50-square chart children colour in as you finish each story together.
Talk-about-it question sheet
The six discussion questions on this page, formatted for printing and small groups.
Colouring pages
Line-art versions of story illustrations for quiet time and Sunday-school tables.
About the ministry
DiscipleKids is the children's arm of DiscipleLifestyle, a discipleship ministry creating resources that help families and churches walk with Jesus every day. The storybook is free to read and free for churches to use in classes and kids' clubs.
For grown-ups only
Email updates, giving, and print-book orders are handled by adults on the ministry site — there is nothing for children to sign up for, buy, or give to anywhere in the storybook.