Books with title John the Baptist

Kids love a great hero story, and there’s no better place to find them than the Bible. This one tells the story of John the Baptist!Each Little Bible Heroes™ story tells of bravery, faithfulness, and kindness—straight from the Bible and perfect for little hero-loving hearts! Collect the entire series:CreationNoah MiriamDaniel JoshuaRahab SamuelThe Little MaidDavidEsther JosephThe Good Samaritan ChristmasEaster Jesus’ MiraclesMartha ElijahJohn the Baptist Heroes of BabylonRuthThe Little GiverZacchaeus PeterPaul

Looking for exciting Bible storybooks for 8–12 year olds? Check out Barbour’s Young Readers’ Christian Library for the stories of John the Baptist, Moses, Noah, and Ruth. Carefully retold for kids, each book is illustrated with line art to help readers envision the characters and setting of the story. In John the Baptist, young readers will get to know the powerful prophet who prepared the way for Jesus, learning lessons of faith that will benefit their lives today. And a special “secret code” feature adds fun to the whole package, as readers can discover an encouraging secret message woven throughout the entire book.

Superbook takes Chris, Joy, and Gizmo to meet John the Baptist, who baptized Jesus in the Jordan River. John preaches a message of repentance to the crowds and fearlessly confronts King Herod about his sin. The wicked queen plots revenge by having her daughter dance to entice the king and ask for John's head as her reward. John faithfully chooses to follow God, and the children learn they can point others to Christ.

John the Baptist was a great prophet who lived a long time ago. Before John was born, the angel Gabriel proclaimed that God had a special mission for him.When John grew up, he preached that the Messiah was coming and people should get ready. At the Jordan River he baptized those who wished to find new life in Jesus. He came to be known as John the Baptist. One day, Jesus came to John and asked to be baptized too. The story of John teaches us how the sacrament of Baptism gives us the gifts of God's grace, life, and love. He is the patron (June 24) of the sacrament of Baptism and of converts.Saints are real-life heroes of faith who inspire us by their virtues to become more like Christ. In the Saints and Me! series, these beautifully illustrated early-reader books tell the real stories of saints that come to life and connect with today's children aged 4 to 9.