God's Creatures Tell the Story

A memorable retelling should entertain a child today and offer deeper discoveries years later. Here is why this Exodus adventure was designed with both wonder and substance in mind.

Moses belongs to more than one world: the riverbank of his rescue, the royal center of Egypt, and the wide silence of Midian. Each setting gives him a different lesson before he reaches Horeb.

Familiar does not mean finished Many children have heard the name David and Goliath before they can explain the whole story. They may remember the giant, the sling, or the stone. Those memorable details are a beginning, not the end. A thoughtful retelling gives families a chance to slow down and look again at what the characters believe, fear, and choose. That is part of the purpose behind Don D. Brown’s God’s Creatures Tell the Story series. The books use the Divine News Tea

A squirrel, an owl, and a donkey bring energy, humor, and thoughtful questions to Jonah's extraordinary journey. Together, they help young readers notice details that might otherwise pass by in the rush of the adventure.

What does courage look like? For children, courage can seem like a quality reserved for superheroes, champions, or people who never get nervous. The story of David and Goliath offers a different answer. David is courageous precisely because the danger is real. He sees the size of the opponent, understands what is at stake, and still chooses to act. That distinction matters. Courage is not the absence of fear, and it is not a claim that we can solve every problem through perso

Penny, Professor Hoot, and Dominic do more than observe the action. Their curiosity helps young readers ask thoughtful questions about Joseph, his choices, and the God who never leaves him.

Penny, Professor Hoot, and Dominic do more than observe the Exodus. Their different personalities help readers experience fear, wonder, courage, and teamwork at every turn.

Gideon was afraid, asked honest questions, and still took faithful steps. This Scripture-rooted guide helps families and educators discuss courage, fear, dependence on God, and Gideon’s story in Judges 6–7.

Moses's story reminds us that preparation rarely looks dramatic while it is happening. From palace halls to desert paths, God uses every season to shape the person who will eventually say yes.

Teaching Gideon to children works best when we tell the truth about his fear. Gideon wasn't introduced as a fearless hero. In Judges 6, he was hiding while threshing wheat, questioning God's presence, and asking for reassurance. That makes his story especially useful for children who feel nervous about speaking up, obeying, facing conflict, or doing something they believe God has asked them to do. Our job isn't to make children feel ashamed of fear. It's to help them see that

Rahab’s part in the story of Jericho is easy to overlook if we focus only on the walls. Yet Joshua 2 and 6 place her and her household at the heart of a larger conversation about courage, mercy, and belonging. For families reading Joshua with children, Rahab’s story helps keep the account from becoming only a tale of military success. Start with the choice she makes Before Israel reaches Jericho, Rahab welcomes the spies and protects them. She has heard what the Lord has done

Jonah's biggest struggle is not simply getting where God sends him. It is learning to care about people he would rather avoid. His story opens an honest conversation about obedience, grace, and second chances.

Practical, Scripture-rooted lesson ideas for teaching Abraham and Sarah to children—from questions about waiting and faith to age-aware activities for home, homeschool, Sunday school, and children’s ministry.

Joseph’s story does not minimize betrayal or pretend suffering is easy. It shows how faith can reshape pain into a place where mercy, courage, and restoration become possible.

The Exodus is more than a sequence of miracles. It is a story about learning to trust God when obedience is costly, the future is unclear, and the path ahead seems impossible.

Teaching children about Abraham and Sarah works best when we let the story stay human. Abraham had to leave home. Sarah faced a heartbreaking wait. Both of them made mistakes, asked questions, and learned to trust God over time. That gives us plenty to discuss at the kitchen table, during homeschool Bible time, or in a Sunday school circle. Our goal isn't to make the story sound tidy. Children can handle the truth. They need help noticing what happened, what God promised, and

Joshua 6 can become more than a story about a wall falling. For families, it opens thoughtful conversations about courage, patient obedience, prayer, mercy, and trusting God when the next step seems unusual. Begin with the surrounding story Read Joshua 1 and 2 before Joshua 6. Joshua has taken on leadership after Moses, and God tells him to be strong and courageous because He will be with him. Rahab’s story also belongs in this lesson: she protects the Israelite spies, asks f