The book is simply written but very close to the actual scripture passages. The author uses language that is easier for children to understand. In each story, there is a passage of scripture central to the events contained in a box at the center of the page. Several of the stories have foldout full-page illustrations depicting the biblical account. The pictures are well drawn and colorful. The length of each story is short enough to hold the attention of even the youngest toddler and the illustrations contain enough detail to be used in conjunction, for the child who is a visual learner.

Keepers of the Garden, by Deborah Race Hall, is a very sweet story about a little fruit tree that is worn out and barely hanging on. It is overshadowed by the larger trees in the thicket around it and it doesn’t get any sun. The sad little tree barely grows any fruit and it looks pretty hopeless. Then, the Master Gardener (obviously meant to represent God) sends his specially trained workers to care for the tree. They remove the thick overgrowth, break up the soil around the tree and give it water and a good pruning. At the end, after much loving care from the workers, the tree grows strong and healthy, bearing much fruit.

The Noahs Ark Stacking Blocks are a unique and creative way to teach letters, phonetics and numbers to your child while building his or her knowledge of basic Bible stories. They are sturdy and durable with quality imagery and fit neatly inside one another for easy storage. Aside from a few minor issues, these blocks would make an excellent addition to the toy collection of any toddler or pre-school age child.

The Alphabet Alley Magnetic Play Sets with Magnetic Play Board are a cute idea to teach and learn Bible stories with a unique visual aid. The play sets included in this review are “In the Beginning” and “Good News” as well as the two-sided magnetic play board that is available for separate purchase. Overall it is a good idea that is lacking a few elements that would have helped it make the leap between a toy and a valuable educational tool.