My full review is here: http://thoughtsprayersandsongs.com/2013/07/20/bible-stories-painting-book-2-a-ki...

This was a fun, relatively mess free activity for kids and I recommend it. ( )

This cute book is filled with several stories from the Bible that really bring the scenes to life. There are 2 sets of watercolor pallettes 1 set in the front and one in the back. There are a total of 16 pages for kids to paint on 8 pages front and back. I loved the scenes - they are descriptive but not over detailed with to much going on in the scene. Personally I would of prefered that each scene was on a separate sheet of paper so each could be painted, however I did like that the pages didn't bleed through very much and if the child wanted to still paint the back side after the front had dried that works fine. We just had to spread out each page so it would lie flat as much as possible.

Connor loved this book. We've been reading a Bible Story from the Classic Children's Bible every day this summer and will be continuing to do this during the school year. I love being able to extend some of the stories in creative ways and this definitely fits the bill! I think I will plan on purchasing a book for each of my daycare kids to use and then they can enjoy doing all the stories.

Disclaimer: I was offered a copy of the book to read and review on CCB. I was not required to have a positive review and no $$ exchanged hands. Thanks for reading CCB. ( )

Bible Stories Painting Book 2 is a water painting book. Dip the brush in water, wipe it around on the paint palette to pick up color, and then transfer to the picture. There are sixteen pages with various Bible stories in cartoon form. Each has a two-sentence description of the scene. For example, the scenes depict Adam and Eve, Abraham & Isaac, Jacob and the dream, Jacob and Joseph’s coat, Moses with the laws, David and Goliath, and ten others.

The front and back covers are fold-in style so that there is sturdy cardboard for the paint palettes. There are two identical paint wheel palettes with purples, oranges, greens, and blues. There is a full page with tube shaped palettes that have oranges, gold, green, blue, and brown. Also, there are smaller tube shaped palates under the wheels with the same colors.

The pictures are fairly detailed, so I wouldn't recommend them for very small children. I tested the book with a two-year old, and it didn't hold her interest. Perhaps 4 years old and up would appreciate the detail in the pictures more. As with other water paint books, the colors are not vibrant, but the book provides a quick easy project without too much mess. (Paint brush is not included) ( )

This painting book is ideal for young children. The paint palette is included, the drawings are bold and the pictures are clearly lined and large enough for little hands to paint. The text is brief but covers many of the main stories of the Bible. I like that the text poses questions to challenge young children and create discussion with parents. What a great activity book for a rainy day or for a Sunday School class! I only wish a paint brush had been included as well.

In compliance with FTC guidelines, please note that I was provided a review copy for free from Kregel Publications. ( )

Kregel sent me this great Bible Stories Painting book, and my daughter was eager to try it out! When you open the cover there is an inside flap that opens up. It is here that the paints are stored. All swatches on the page become paint when water is added.
We had a great time painting together. It was easy to pick up color on my wet brush and paint the pictures in the book. Each page is perforated so that you can paint on your picture without getting the rest of the book wet.
The book is filled with all the familiar stories from the Bible such as: creation, Jacob's ladder, Joseph, 10 Commandments and more.
Once you are done painting, simply let the palettes dry before closing the book.
I liked that everything was included right in the book. We only had to add water and brushes. The mess was minimal and that is always a plus! I would highly recommend this water paint book. It's great fun!

***I received this book free from Kregel Publication in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. ( )