Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary for Kids {Review}
Our house is littered with dictionaries for the kids ~ all ages and stages. One thing that we didn’t have until recently was a great Bible dictionary for them. A little something that would help them {and maybe me as a mom} find the definition or significance of things in the Bible that they don’t understand.
Because I don’t always have quick answers to their questions about what a denarius is…or what the names of the twelve disciples are. With the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary for Kids we have a great resource on hand to help answer some of those questions that do come up.
The Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary for Kids is based on two other great resources: the Holman Bible Dictionary and the Holman Pocket Bible Dictionary and has a wonderful cross between real pictures and illustrations to help bring Biblical terms and places to life for kids.
Additional features of the Bible Dictionary include illustrated charts of Bible animals, insects, and plants; reconstructions of Biblical cities and buildings; charts of the names of Jesus and apostles; definitions of key Bible terms and pronunciation guides to those hard-to-say words.
Our Thoughts
Laurianna has been the one primarily using it and when I asked her what she liked about it, these were a few of the things that she said she really liked about the Holman Bible Dictionary for Kids:
~ nice pictures that are bright and colorful
~ pronunciations of the words so she knew how to say them
~ easy to find words with the letters alphabetized on the side of the page.
~ references along with the entries, telling you where you can find more about that topic
Overall, this is a book that we’ll keep handy on our bookshelf because it will definitely be useful in our studies.
Find Out More
You can get a sneak peek inside the book at the B&H Publishing site and download a pdf sample of the book. You can also purchase the book {$14.99} directly from their website.
Target age: 5 to 10 years old
Labels: Giveaways, Opinions and Reviews, Reviews: Children's Books
108 Comments:
From the preview, I like the layout... it's not just straight, boring word after word... but integrated with pictures and the entries are surrounded by colorful medians and whatnot. Would probably keep my child's attention, make it a little more FUN to look up stuff! heyjade[at]gmail.com
By Jade Clark, At November 15, 2010 at 10:06 PM
I followed them on Twitter (your link isn't correct, it has an "!" in the url that doesn't belong) and Tweeted about the contest! Karin at Mommy Matters Blog.com or on Facebook or my personal email that you have! LOL
By Karin Katherine, At November 15, 2010 at 10:10 PM
Wow! Love this book. I personally like the reconstructions of how cities, etc may have looked. But I think my son will like all of the charts.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Virginia Lee
vlcjrogers@mac.com
By Virginia Lee, At November 15, 2010 at 10:13 PM
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By Anonymous, At November 15, 2010 at 10:17 PM
Thanks for the Giveaway. I would love to have a book that can answer some of those little questions. What a great way for them to learn to do research. I like the maps because my son always asks, can we go there? and its nice to be able to show him where these places are today. My contact
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By Anonymous, At November 15, 2010 at 10:18 PM
I really like the colorful pictures and simplicity of this book.
By Jenny, At November 15, 2010 at 10:26 PM
I'm following them and tweeted:
http://twitter.com/#!/OurNiftyNotebk/status/4375173222367232
By Jenny, At November 15, 2010 at 10:28 PM
I love the layout and the maps. Our boys love looking at maps in reference to who we are reading about, and these look wonderful!
Jeana
jleigh(dot)ball(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
By jeana, At November 15, 2010 at 10:29 PM
This looks like a great book. I really liked the maps!
By Christine, At November 15, 2010 at 10:33 PM
This looks like such an AMAZING bible to teach with. I love the illustrations, charts and photographs. From the PDF it looks like everything is labeled clearly and the layout itself is clean and uncluttered. I can see myself owning more than one of these bibles.
It would be nice to win at least one since I may end up buying another one!
; 0 )
By Karin Katherine, At November 15, 2010 at 10:39 PM
I like the pictures! Is it sad that I'm still all about picture books! ;)
markntiff777@msn.com
By Tiff, At November 15, 2010 at 10:45 PM
Our daughter would love the colorful photographs of the animals. My husband would love the maps and I love the beautiful illustrations and diagrams that are well labeled! It has all the things we love and more. Thank you for the giveaway.
joyfulearner@zoho.com
By Joyful Learner, At November 15, 2010 at 10:53 PM
I really like the maps. I followed B & H Publishing on Twitter, and tweeted your message. Thanks!
By Sara, At November 15, 2010 at 10:56 PM
I just love that it's good solid Bible info presented in a way that my 8 YO will devour. She reads anything laying around, and this is exactly the kind of thing I want to saturate the bookshelf with.
By Krista, At November 15, 2010 at 11:17 PM
I followed the publisher and tweeted.
@kblifeintexas
By Krista, At November 15, 2010 at 11:18 PM
My son would be crazy for the charts with the animals and the maps. He adores maps. Our Sunday school has been working on Moses and the journey to Canaan for the last two months. Maps would make all the difference for him and his classmates.
My email: adjunctmom @ gmail.com
By Anonymous, At November 15, 2010 at 11:33 PM
I went on B&H Publishing, the feature I like the most about the dictionary are the illustrations.
~~Linda~~
lflores012@gmail.com
By Joanna, At November 15, 2010 at 11:55 PM
The charts and the illustrations are perfect for my visual learners!
By Brittney, At November 15, 2010 at 11:58 PM
I'm following B&H publishing on Twitter & I tweeted. http://twitter.com/#!/Greeneyedrican
~~Linda~~
lflores012@gmail.com
By Joanna, At November 16, 2010 at 12:02 AM
I really like the idea of having a place to go to get simple explanations of words that I can not always explain.
~ Kristi
tkwilson8@gmail.com
By ~the ten of us~, At November 16, 2010 at 12:32 AM
At this point, for my children, I think the bright interesting layout is my favorite feature. They love books with pictures that catch their attention!
lora at mortier dot org
By Lora @ Motherhood Moments, At November 16, 2010 at 12:54 AM
Tweeted!
http://twitter.com/love2bmommy/status/4412648363925504
lora at mortier dot org
By Lora @ Motherhood Moments, At November 16, 2010 at 12:57 AM
What a neat dictionary! I really like the pictures and the maps.
joycelau319 at yahoo dot com
By Anonymous, At November 16, 2010 at 2:04 AM
I couldn't get the twitter link to work but I did tweet
http://twitter.com/shana0923/status/4430158551318528
By Shana Putnam, At November 16, 2010 at 2:08 AM
I love how the letters are on the side like that is bold colors.
By Shana Putnam, At November 16, 2010 at 2:08 AM
I would really like the maps, sometimes it is hard to visualize, so I think the maps and illustrations would help.
lyriclizard at yahoo dot com
By Liz, At November 16, 2010 at 5:21 AM
I love the ilustrations.
By Olive's mum, At November 16, 2010 at 6:47 AM
I am sure my kids would love the pictures and I really like the pronunciations!
By Bryssy, At November 16, 2010 at 7:13 AM
What a cool dictionary. I love the color, illustrations, and name pronunciations... My kiddos would really enjoy this! Thank you for the chance to win ;D
By Sigalit Chana, At November 16, 2010 at 7:20 AM
Great book, and the pronunciations are key! Love that, and the maps too!
By Joesette, At November 16, 2010 at 8:07 AM
I love everything about it! The maps and illustrations are great.
karenrobuck@yahoo.com
By Karen Robuck, At November 16, 2010 at 8:49 AM
This would be a great add to our little homeschool library!
By Sarah E., At November 16, 2010 at 8:51 AM
I think my favorite feature is the pronunciation guide. Boy do I need that.
By Stefanie, At November 16, 2010 at 8:59 AM
I followed them and tweeted. (prncsstefy)
By Stefanie, At November 16, 2010 at 9:00 AM
I would love to win this book, I love the simplicity for a young child to be able to follow and build understanding.
By Debbie, At November 16, 2010 at 9:41 AM
I am following B&H Publishing on Tweeter, and I did Tweet about the giveaway.
By Debbie, At November 16, 2010 at 9:43 AM
My kids are visual learners so I love all the pictures! tschell80 @ gmail.com
By Tai, At November 16, 2010 at 9:51 AM
http://twitter.com/neenee_is_me/status/4548385902170113
By Unknown, At November 16, 2010 at 9:57 AM
Wow, what an outstanding resource for our kids! I would love to win this for my son. I think my favorite thing about it is the photographs and realistic illustrations such as the one of the Ark, taken from Answers in Genesis. It is SO important for our kids to realize early that the Bible is not just a story book, it really happened.
By Lori, At November 16, 2010 at 9:59 AM
I like the fact that it has so many pictures and that it is a very reasonable price. Susan steveac@bellsouth.net
By Anonymous, At November 16, 2010 at 10:11 AM
I was comment 39 and forgot to leave my email. It is lrporten@yahoo.com
Thanks!
By Lori, At November 16, 2010 at 10:14 AM
I couldn't get the twitter link to work and couldn't find the correct b&h publishing through searching on twitter. I did tweet though! Thanks for the chance to win! lrporten@yahoo.com
By Lori, At November 16, 2010 at 10:16 AM
I love the illustrations the best as well as the information it lays out!
schroepfer 7 @ gmail. com
By Lisa, At November 16, 2010 at 10:45 AM
I love the illustrations. They make the Bible real... not like a cartoon.
maurinespencer@gmail.com
By Maurine, At November 16, 2010 at 10:46 AM
I like that more than 500 of the featured words are paired with full-color photographs,etc. Looks like a wonderful Bible Dictionary! We would love to win this!!!
By Our Homeschool Reviews, At November 16, 2010 at 11:01 AM
Following now on twitter and tweeted!
By Our Homeschool Reviews, At November 16, 2010 at 11:03 AM
I like the real pictures mixed with illustrations!
By Kristi Stephens, At November 16, 2010 at 11:15 AM
I'm following them and tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/KristiStephens/status/4568413468884992
By Kristi Stephens, At November 16, 2010 at 11:17 AM
I'm following them on Twitter and tweeted this contest.
penneymaried @ Yahoo.com
By Penney Douglas, At November 16, 2010 at 11:19 AM
Jolanthe,
I looked at the PDF sample of the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary. I was blown away. I loved the colorful pictures, especially of locations which are important in the Bible. I liked that some of information was laid out in charts. Reconstructions were an exciting element. Under the letter A, one can see all the apostles listed. That was awesome!
Rebecca G.
christianbookworm1@sbcglobal.net
By Rebagv, At November 16, 2010 at 11:53 AM
Hi Jolanthe,
I just started following B&H Publishing on Tweeter, and I did Tweet about the giveaway, too.
Hope it helps to spread the word out.
Rebecca
By Rebagv, At November 16, 2010 at 12:01 PM
I couldn't get the download to show up, but I agree that my girls would love the maps and pictures.
By Jenni R., At November 16, 2010 at 12:16 PM
I think it helps to make the Bible more than a book. It really brings it alive and makes it touchable.
By Beach Mama, At November 16, 2010 at 12:54 PM
I like the photos and illustrations that can give us a taste of what Bible times looked like.
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
stonemedic76@hotmail.com
By Denise, At November 16, 2010 at 1:18 PM
This book looks amazing! I love all the pictures. My son will like the maps the best!
By Lori, At November 16, 2010 at 2:03 PM
Thank you for a chance to win something like this. My grandchildren would love that book. I like the fact that the information is written so that children can understand it.
friends@tularosa.net
By Anonymous, At November 16, 2010 at 3:07 PM
I think we would like the bright colors and the kid friendly-ness. Thank you!
By Ashley, At November 16, 2010 at 3:58 PM
I really like seeing the topography of places and the layout of cities how they may have been. The artwork is especially nice as well. I know it is ok with most people, but it annoys me personally when God's Word is typified as cutsie cartoons. It isn't just stories, these were real people and real happenings, I like it to be illustrated that way so it leaves the right perceptions in my child's mind.
By Rebekah, At November 16, 2010 at 5:23 PM
My boys would love this! They are always asking me questions and it would be nice to have something where they could look it up for themselves.
By Bekki, At November 16, 2010 at 8:19 PM
We definitely would be able to use this product. We have a Holman Study Bible and have purchased a Holman Teen Study Bible as a gift and we have not been disappointed, so I can imagine that this Bible dictionary will be a quality product as well. Thank you for the opportunity to be blessed with this free giveaway. Love your blog site.
chickn.hawk7@yahoo.com
By Genevieve V., At November 16, 2010 at 8:48 PM
Very cool! I like the pronunciation part since I never know how to say the names of things from the bible :-P
By Anonymous, At November 16, 2010 at 10:36 PM
http://twitter.com/#!/BytesofMemory/status/4738696221827072
By Anonymous, At November 16, 2010 at 10:39 PM
I like that it has over 750 terms, which should come in handy when my kids decide to ask lots of questions that mommy doesn't know off the top of her head!!! :-)
By Mama Jenn, At November 16, 2010 at 11:39 PM
Following on Twitter and I tweeted it!
By Mama Jenn, At November 16, 2010 at 11:43 PM
I love the bright pictures and all of the charts and reconstructions.
By Jonana, At November 17, 2010 at 12:42 AM
The layout and maps look very cool! Thanks, Alida w5
By Ransomed~Redeemed, At November 17, 2010 at 3:53 AM
Oh my this looks awesome. Love the pictures for little eyes and beginning readers!
By stacey, At November 17, 2010 at 8:23 AM
Following on Twitter and tweeted giveaway!
By Blessings, At November 17, 2010 at 9:07 AM
Ok, this may sound lame, but I like the illustrations the best. They are extremely engaging and I love how they are realistic rather than "cartoonish".
christin.slade @ yahoo (dot) com
By Anonymous, At November 17, 2010 at 9:09 AM
I Love the photographs! It allows the children to see real life. I've been using a dictionary that has black and white pictures. My daughter (6 years) likes the pronunciation guide of the words. "I can never say the people's names and where they live right!" I am excited to see this out and think it would be a blessing to our library!
By Blessings, At November 17, 2010 at 9:10 AM
I'm following B&H on Twitter (gladly) and tweeted the tweet :)
christin.slade @ yahoo (dot) com
By Anonymous, At November 17, 2010 at 9:11 AM
Kids usually love pictures. I know my five year old prefers lots of color when viewing any book. Thanks. gahome2mom/at/gmail/dot/com
By JJ, At November 17, 2010 at 2:20 PM
I love the maps in this book. Its fantastic and I would love to win this. Thank you
trishbazin(at)yahoo.com
By Anonymous, At November 17, 2010 at 2:35 PM
I think it's great that there are more than 500 words that have pictures, illustrations, maps or reconstructions to enhance comprehension - that's helpful!
~Wkh
By Wendy, At November 17, 2010 at 3:19 PM
I liked the illustrated charts about different things in the Bible.
By Kelly, At November 17, 2010 at 3:38 PM
I follow B&H on twitter and tweeted about the giveaway.
By Kelly, At November 17, 2010 at 3:41 PM
Looks like a great resource for my 5 year old daughter. She'll love the pictures.
I tweeted about this too. Thanks for the giveaway!
By Beth @ Living James 2, At November 17, 2010 at 6:37 PM
I love the illustration, maps and that it can be used for a large age range.
By ReneeK, At November 17, 2010 at 7:28 PM
My favorite feature of the dictionary is the pronunciation guide.
By Linda @ Linda's Lunacy, At November 17, 2010 at 7:31 PM
I love, love, love the pictures!!!!
By Anonymous, At November 17, 2010 at 7:39 PM
I'm following B & H Publishing on Twitter, and I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/LindasLunacy/status/5056704693665792
lindaslunacy at gmail.com
By Linda @ Linda's Lunacy, At November 17, 2010 at 7:42 PM
What's not to like about this book! My son just started reading through his bible this year and he would love the pictures, maps and how to properly pronounce the words.
By momof4, At November 17, 2010 at 7:53 PM
I love the reconstructions and the layout of the pages... it's fun and attractive.
By Amber, At November 17, 2010 at 9:22 PM
Wow, this is a great reference tool! I think that I would use it just as much as my son. I love the illustrated charts that show you animals and food of the bible. The Pronunciation Guide is great, because how many times do you skip over names of people and cities when you are reading the bible out loud. I like how the ark is measured in a measurement that I understand. If you are unclear on were the word is found in the bible, it gives you the reference at the end of the definition. The Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary seems to be a fantastic reference tool that is easy to use and highly educational.
Tricia Sharpe (tricialeelee@yahoo.com)
By TSharpe, At November 17, 2010 at 10:05 PM
I love it. My children and myself are so visual, the pictures and charts would be great!!
macyllehub @ yahoo . com
By macyllehub, At November 17, 2010 at 10:27 PM
I love all of the illustrations!
By stacy, At November 18, 2010 at 1:02 AM
I like all of the colorful pictures. This would be great for my kids.
karhostetter@verizon.net
By Anonymous, At November 18, 2010 at 7:15 AM
Wow I would love this! Definitely adding it to my wishlist. I am really interested in the building and town reconstruction pictures! I think that would help me imagine the scene and understand it better. But also the names of Jesus chart and the information on Jewish festivals - those could be entire studies!
Thanks for offering this giveaway.
kori.ireland@gmail.com
Kori
By Kori, At November 18, 2010 at 4:00 PM
The layout ids great.
Nataliya.
ynat31@gmail.com
By Anonymous, At November 18, 2010 at 10:47 PM
I think the pictures would best benefit my little ones right now. :)
ashleydunn2003 at yahoo dot com
By Ashley, At November 20, 2010 at 8:35 PM
Thanks for the opportunity to win this great book!
What I like about it is the very detailed pictures and the easy to read format. We have been looking for a book like this one.
Blessings,
Lori
loritenhaken@gmail.com
By lori, At November 20, 2010 at 9:45 PM
I love the photographs...I would use it at home with my own children and in Sunday School...it's always nice to have photographs instead of cartoons to help the kids see and understand a lesson!
mlhwhite@gmail.com
By Marilyn, At November 22, 2010 at 2:05 PM
I love the illustrations! I've been looking for a children's bible dictionary and this one is perfect. Thanks for the chance to win!
By ~Amanda, At November 23, 2010 at 5:00 PM
dictionary
By yoli, At December 9, 2010 at 10:32 PM
I love the illustrations! I've been looking for a children's bible dictionary and this one is perfect. Thanks for the chance to win!
By ~amanda, At December 15, 2010 at 12:53 PM
Wow I would love this! Definitely adding it to my wishlist. I am really interested in the building and town reconstruction pictures! I think that would help me imagine the scene and understand it better. But also the names of Jesus chart and the information on Jewish festivals - those could be entire studies!
Thanks for offering this giveaway.
kori.ireland@gmail.com
Kori
By Kori, At December 15, 2010 at 12:53 PM
I love it. My children and myself are so visual, the pictures and charts would be great!!
macyllehub @ yahoo . com
By macyllehub, At December 15, 2010 at 12:53 PM
My favorite feature of the dictionary is the pronunciation guide.
By Linda, At December 15, 2010 at 12:53 PM
Looks like a great resource for my 5 year old daughter. She'll love the pictures.
I tweeted about this too. Thanks for the giveaway!
By Beth @ Living James 2, At December 15, 2010 at 12:53 PM
Kids usually love pictures. I know my five year old prefers lots of color when viewing any book. Thanks. gahome2mom/at/gmail/dot/com
By gahome2mom, At December 15, 2010 at 12:53 PM
I Love the photographs! It allows the children to see real life. I've been using a dictionary that has black and white pictures. My daughter (6 years) likes the pronunciation guide of the words. "I can never say the people's names and where they live right!" I am excited to see this out and think it would be a blessing to our library!
By Buchanan's Blessings, At December 15, 2010 at 12:53 PM
Following on Twitter and tweeted giveaway!
By Buchanan's Blessings, At December 15, 2010 at 12:53 PM
I love the bright pictures and all of the charts and reconstructions.
By Jonana, At December 15, 2010 at 12:53 PM
Very cool! I like the pronunciation part since I never know how to say the names of things from the bible :-P
By Lindsay, At December 15, 2010 at 12:53 PM
I think we would like the bright colors and the kid friendly-ness. Thank you!
By Ashley, At December 15, 2010 at 12:53 PM
This book looks amazing! I love all the pictures. My son will like the maps the best!
By Lori, At December 15, 2010 at 12:53 PM
I couldn't get the download to show up, but I agree that my girls would love the maps and pictures.
By Jenni R., At December 15, 2010 at 12:53 PM
I like the real pictures mixed with illustrations!
By Kristi Stephens, At December 15, 2010 at 12:53 PM
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