Religious Fiction Kids

Step back in time and experience the story of the first Christmas like never before. Journey with Mary and Joseph down the long, dusty road to Bethlehem, feel the chill of the night air, and hear the sounds of a town with no room to spare. Find warmth and wonder in a humble stable, surrounded by the sweet, earthy smell of hay and the gentle sounds of sleepy animals. In "The First Christmas: A Stable, a Star, and a Savior," the nativity story comes alive with vivid, sensory detail.

Step into the bustling city of Jerusalem on a sunny afternoon, where the air smells of spices and roasting lamb. Two friends, Peter and John, are on their way to the Temple to pray when they meet a man who has never taken a single step. What happens next is a miracle that will make your heart leap! Discover a gift better than silver or gold, a power strong enough to make wobbly knees strong, and a joy so big it has to be shouted and danced.

In the quiet of the desert, under a blanket of a million shimmering stars, an elderly man named Abraham receives an impossible promise from God: his family will be more numerous than the stars in the sky. The only problem? He and his wife, Sarah, are old and have no children.

Mephibosheth, a young prince left crippled after a terrible accident, lives a quiet and forgotten life far from the royal palace. He feels alone and afraid, believing his fate is sealed by his past. But King David, remembering a promise made to his best friend Jonathan, sets out on a journey to find the prince.

This book tells the story of the most wonderful promise of all. It’s a journey that begins with the sound of a great trumpet and the opening of the King's most special book—the Book of Life. Discover what happens when the sky rolls up like a scroll and you finally get to meet the King on His Great White Throne.

Have you ever wanted to walk through the sea on dry land, face down a giant with only a slingshot, or spend a night sleeping safely beside lions? Journey through the Bible's most exciting adventures in "A Shield of Faith." This collection of 20 timeless stories brings the world of the Bible to life like never before. Feel the salty spray of the Red Sea, smell the fresh-cut wood of Noah's ark, and hear the mighty shout that brought down the walls of Jericho.

Leo is a curious young boy who stumbles upon a crossroads where two very different paths begin. He is invited onto the sunny Path of Wisdom by a kind and radiant guide, but he is also tempted by the whispers of Folly, who promises easy fun and shortcuts down a dark and thorny trail. In this beautifully illustrated collection of stories, follow Leo as he chooses the way of wisdom and learns powerful lessons from hardworking ants, angry badgers, proud stags, and honest merchants.

In a sun-scorched land where water is more precious than gold, a man named Isaac must find a new home for his family and his flocks. But every time he digs a well and finds life-giving water, his jealous neighbors fight him for it and fill it with dirt.

Step into the bustling, vibrant city of Ephesus, a world of gleaming marble streets, the salty smell of the sea, and the magnificent Temple of Artemis! But when a man named Paul arrives with a powerful message of God's love, the city begins to change. As people turn from magic to faith, not everyone is happy. For Demetrius the silversmith, whose hands craft beautiful silver shrines of the goddess Artemis, Paul's words mean trouble. His business is failing, and his anger is growing. What begins as a secret meeting in a stuffy room soon explodes into a city-wide riot!

The cruel King Herod, his heart as cold as the marble floors of his palace, has already silenced one of Jesus's followers. Now, he has set his sights on Peter. Locked away in the deepest part of the prison, Peter is bound by heavy iron chains, with sixteen soldiers standing guard. The air is thick with the damp, musty smell of despair, and every clank of a soldier's armor echoes like a final countdown. There seems to be no way out.

In the quiet of a Jerusalem night, a respected leader named Nicodemus, accustomed to a life of rules and honor, finds himself drawn by a secret wonder to a humble carpenter named Jesus. Cloaked in shadow, he brings his questions to the man who performs miracles and speaks with unheard-of authority. What follows is a conversation that will challenge everything Nicodemus believes. He is confronted with puzzling ideas of being "born again," the mysterious power of the Spirit, and a love from God so immense it is offered as a free gift to the entire world.

Kidnapped by a cult of religious fanatics, an Austin school bus driver and 11 of his young charges have been held underground at the group's highly fortified compound for 46 days. While a team of federal negotiators begins to lose all hope of rescuing the hostages, crime reporter Molly Cates sets out to discover everything she can about the cult's iron-willed leader, Samuel Mordecai.

Becka Williams, Scott Williams, and Becka’s boyfriend, Ryan Riordan, visit a Native American tribe in New Mexico, where the witch doctor Dark Bear is trying to show his tribe members that the Christian religion is no match for the powers of the Native American gods.

In a land baked dry by a relentless sun, a brave prophet named Elijah delivers a message from God that makes the powerful King Ahab furious. With no rain in sight and the king's angry soldiers hunting for him, Elijah must flee for his life into the wild, lonely wilderness.

Fall has come upon Wolfhollow, New Hampshire where the days are shorter and the nights cooler. Leah, Avery, and Grayson Bartlett have started back into the rhythm of their school year. However, a family friend asks the children to help him with a research project for an ancestor who traveled the historical Underground Railroad, with a stop near the Bartlett home in Wolfhollow, New Hampshire. What starts off as field trips to local museums turns into an adventure filled with an underground train, a snake pit, and a rope bridge over waterfalls.

Have you ever found something so special you would do anything to keep it? Come sit by the sparkling Sea of Galilee and listen as Jesus tells two of His most wonderful stories. In this beautifully retold narrative, you'll meet Elian, a hardworking farmer who stumbles upon a dazzling treasure buried in a field, a secret that fills him with so much happiness he breaks into a joyful dance in the dirt! Then, travel to a bustling city and meet Liana, a merchant who has spent her whole life searching for the most perfect pearl in the world.

Join ten giggling bridesmaids as they get ready for the most exciting wedding in the village! They have a very important job: to light the way for the bridegroom with their beautiful brass lamps. Five of the bridesmaids are wise, remembering to bring extra oil for the long night ahead. But the other five are a bit silly, more interested in chasing butterflies and telling stories than in being prepared. As darkness falls and the waiting game begins, the lamplight flickers. When the midnight call finally comes—"The Bridegroom is here!

Journey back in time with a curious boy named Samuel to the bustling, noisy streets of Jerusalem. Smell the warm bread and fragrant spices as you meet two very different kinds of teachers. There are the Pharisees, with their fancy robes and loud, proud prayers. And then there is Jesus, whose voice is gentle and whose message is filled with love.

Have you ever gotten really sleepy during a long talk? That's what happened to a young boy named Eutychus! To get some fresh air during a special, late-night meeting with the Apostle Paul, he found what he thought was the perfect spot: a cool, third-story windowsill. But as Paul's sermon went on and on, and the warm, crowded room made his eyelids heavy, Eutychus fought a losing battle with sleep... and tumbled right out of the window. What followed was a night of fear, a frantic rush down the stairs, and an unforgettable miracle that showed everyone God's amazing power.

Are you looking for non-religious kids' Christmas stories? If so, you will enjoy our collection: Kids' Christmas Book with Santa Claus and Non-Religious Stories: Xmas Holiday Story Books for Children. Note that these are public domain works that were originally written by the indicated authors. All of the stories have been modernized and re-written for the 21st century.