The Kingdom and the King Storybook Bible

by Bob Hartman, Catalina Echeverri (Illustrator)

Overview

As they begin to step out into the world, show kids the glory of being part of God’s everlasting kingdom and belonging to Jesus, the promised and reigning King.

This beautiful storybook Bible, by beloved author Bob Hartman, is illustrated by Catalina Echeverri, the artist behind the best-selling storybook The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross. The illustrations feature compelling, dramatic, memorable imagery as the storytelling traces the theme of kingship and God’s kingdom throughout Scripture.

Kids will encounter the goodness, grandeur and power of God as they enjoy 70 engaging and faithfully told Bible stories spanning from creation to Revelation. They’ll discover what it means to live as God’s people, in God’s kingdom, under Christ’s rule.

As they read the great story of the Scriptures, kids will meet the Creator King, the rejected King, the promise-keeping King, and then finally Jesus, God the King on earth. And they'll see how Jesus brings a wonderful new kingdom for all who trust and follow him.

Perfect for reading aloud to young children and for independent reading by older children. Each story references which Bible passages are being retold so your family can dig deeper into God’s word.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781802543384
Publisher:	The Good Book Company
Publication date:	09/01/2025
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	8.66(w) x 10.24(h) x 0.98(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Bob Hartman has been a professional storyteller for 30 years. An ordained minister, he has written over 100 books, for both children and adults, many of them retellings of Bible stories and passages. He is also the author of YouVersion’s Bible App for Kids, which has been downloaded over 120 million times. His passion is to help people of every age find their way into the Bible, engage with it, and discover the God who inspired it. Bob is married to Sue, has two married children, Kari and Chris, and five grandchildren: Malachi, Leah, Jacob, Remy, and Sloane.

Catalina Echeverri is a Colombian freelance illustrator specializing in children's books. She is based in London, UK, and illustrated the best-selling The Garden, The Curtain and the Cross.

Table of Contents

THE OLD TESTAMENT

1. The Creator King

Genesis 1 v 1 – 2 v 3

2. The First Rebellion

Genesis 3

3. The Ark and the Rainbow

Genesis 6 v 1 – 9 v 17

4. The Too Tall Tower

Genesis 11 v 1-9

5. The King Makes a Nation

Genesis 12 v 1-9; 15 v 1-6; 17 v 1-16; 18 v 1-15; 21 v 1-7

6. The Nation Grows

Genesis 22 v 1-19; 24; 25 v 19 – 26 v 5; 27 – 33

7. The Nation Moves!

Genesis 37; 39 – 47

8. A Bulrush Basket and a Burning Bush

Exodus 1 v 1 – 4 v 16

9. King Versus King

Exodus 5 – 10

10. The Redeemer King 

Exodus 11 – 12

11. The Triumph of the King

Exodus 13 v 17 – 15 v 3 

12. Another Kingly Covenant

Exodus 15 v 22 – 17 v 7; 19 – 24

13. Rebellion in the Wilderness

Exodus 24 v 12 – 32 v 35; Numbers 14 v 1-38

14. The King Who Takes Care of His People

Joshua 1 – 6; Matthew 1 v 1-6

15. The King and His Judges

Judges 2 – 4; 6 – 7; 13 – 16; 1 Samuel 3 – 7

16. We Want a King!

1 Samuel 8

17. The People’s King

1 Samuel 9 – 11; 13 v 1 – 14 v 23; 15

18. A King After God’s Own Heart

1 Samuel 16 v 1-13

19. A Victory for God’s King

1 Samuel 16 v 14 – 17 v 54

20. A Kingly Covenant with David

1 Samuel 18 v 6-16; 2 Samuel 7

21. A Wise King and a Kingdom Divided

1 Kings 3 v 1-28; 4 v 20 – 12 v 24

22. The True God

1 Kings 16 v 29 – 17 v 1; 18 v 17-39

23. One Kingdom Falls

2 Kings 17 v 1-24; Hosea 1 v 2, 11 v 1-7

24. A Faithful King

2 Kings 18 – 19

25. Pictures of the Coming King

Taken from Isaiah 7; 9; 11; 40; 42; 49; 50; 52; 53; 61

26. The Repentant King

2 Chronicles 33 v 1-20

27. The King Who Found a Book

2 Chronicles 34 – 35

28. Another Kingdom Falls

Taken from Jeremiah 1; 13; 19; 27; 32; 36; 38; 39

29. A Nation in Exile

Daniel 1; 3; 6 – 7

30. A Remnant Returns

Ezra 1 v 1 – 7; Nehemiah 1 v 1 – 9; Zechariah 9 v 9; Malachi 4 v 5-6

THE NEW TESTAMENT

31. A King, at Last!

Luke 1 v 5-25, 57-80

32. The Big Announcement!

Luke 1 v 26-56; Matthew 1 v 18-25

33. A Sudden Angel Surprise

Luke 2 v 1-20

34. The News Spreads

Matthew 2 v 1-15

35. Two Temple Stories

Luke 2 v 22-35, 41-52

36. The Herald of the King

Matthew 3 v 1-17; Mark 1 v 1-11; Luke 3 v 1-22

37. “If You Are the King…”

Luke 4 v 1-13

38. The King Who Heals

Matthew 4 v 23-25; Revelation 21 v 1-5

39. Hometown Boy

Luke 4 v 14-30

40. Disciples of the King

Luke 5 v 1-11; John 1 v 43-51

41. Jesus, King of Creation

Luke 8 v 22-25

42. Jesus, King of the Sabbath

Matthew 12 v 1-14

43. Jesus, King of All

Matthew 8 v 5-13

44. Jesus, the King Who Conquers Evil Spirits

Luke 11 v 14-22

45. A Kingdom of Kids and Camels

Luke 18 v 15-27

46. A Kingdom Of Second (and Many More!) Chances

Matthew 18 v 21-35

47. A Kingdom of Servants

Mark 10 v 35-45

48. A Kingdom of the Lost and Found

Luke 15 v 1-32

49. A Kingdom of Edges and Hedges

Luke 14 v 12-24

50. A Kingdom of Unlikely Neighbors

Luke 10 v 25-37

51. Pictures of the Kingdom

Matthew 5 v 1-48

52. More Kingdom Pictures

Matthew 6 v 1 – 7 v 27

53. The King on the Donkey

Matthew 21 v 1-11; Luke 19 v 28-40

54. A King in Conflict

Matthew 21 v 12-13; 24 v 1-2; 23 v 1-36; 26 v 14-16

55. The King’s Supper

Luke 22 v 7-23, 39-46

56. The King on Trial

John 18 v 1 – 19 v 16

57. The King Is Dead

Mark 15 v 16-47

58. Long Live the King! A Mysterious Shock

Luke 24 v 1-12

59. Long Live the King! A Very Long Walk

Luke 24 v 13-35

60. Long Live the King! The Door Was Locked

Luke 24 v 36-49

61. The King Ascends

Luke 24 v 50-53; Acts 1 v 6-11

62. The Holy Spirit Comes

Acts 2 v 1-41

63. Bringing the Kingdom to Life

Acts 2 v 42-47

64. The Beautiful Gate

Acts 3 v 1 – 4 v 22

65. Saul Sees the King

Acts 7 v 54 – 8 v 3; 9 v 1-19

66. An Ethiopian Follows the King

Acts 8 v 4-8, 26-39

67. Cornelius, the Roman Centurion

Acts 10 v 1-48

68. All About Paul

Acts 9 v 20-31; 13; 17 v 16-34; Philippians 2 v 5-11

69. Visions of the King

Revelation 1 v 9-20

70. New Heaven, New Earth!

Revelation 21 – 22

Editorial Reviews

Bob has managed to capture the beautiful Bible narrative in a fresh accessible way. The stories of old have a new lease of life which will inspire a new generation; plus us older ones reading it to them will get a different perspective on stories that we know so well. The illustrations complement the writing perfectly, symbiotically bringing the word of God alive once again.

Gemma Hunt (Children's TV Presenter)

What happens when a great storyteller gets his hand on "the greatest story ever told"? Bob Hartman’s The Kingdom And The King Storybook Bible is the answer! Bob has a knack of getting to the heart of the story. This selection of stories, skilfully expressed and creatively written, brings together the big story of Scripture in a delightful way.

Justin Brierley (Author and host of The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God.)

The Kingdom and The King Storybook Bible is fun, fresh and full of faith! It’s brilliantly written and beautifully illustrated, bringing the Bible to life in a way like never before. It’s a "must-have" masterpiece - I love it, my kids love it and generations to come will love it. All I can say is, "WOW"!

Shell Perris (Leader of The Lions & ALIVE Kids

The Kingdom and the King is a welcome addition to my children’s Bible storybook collection. Each of the seventy stories is packed with carefully worded biblical truth that points to the supremacy of King Jesus but does so in short order and with beautiful illustrations. This volume will hold the attention of children and give them lots to think about as they are hopefully drawn to the King.

Mary Mohler (Author

This children's Bible is a gift to families! The theme of God as King is the most helpful way for children to take their first steps in understanding the glorious big picture of who God is and how he rules over us. Bob and Catalina have done an excellent job in helping our children to grasp this greatest of truths.

Ed Drew (Ministry Director

The Kingdom and the King Storybook Bible is a beautifully written retelling of Scripture, brought to life with rich, detailed illustrations that captivate the imagination. It’s the kind of book that draws children—and adults—into the unfolding drama of God’s kingdom. Perfect for reading around the table each day, it leaves you eager to turn the page and discover what comes next. I especially love how the biblical themes of kingship are woven so naturally and powerfully throughout. A true treasure for families seeking to grow in faith together.

Jane Watkins (Director of Mentoring

Bob has managed to capture the beautiful Bible narrative in a fresh accessible way. The stories of old have a new lease of life which will inspire a new generation; plus us older ones reading it to them will get a different perspective on stories that we know so well. The illustrations compliment the writing perfectly, symbiotically bringing the word of God alive once again.

Gemma Hunt