The Boy and the Battle: A Read Aloud Bible Story Book for Kids - The Old Testament Story of David and Goliath, Retold for Beginners

Inspirational Bedtime Bible Stories for Children, 1

By: Jennifer Carter

Narrated by: Rod Johnson

Length: 25 mins

Publisher's summary

Does your child love listening to Bible stories? Perhaps they find them little dull and predictable?

The Boy and the Battle is a re-imagining of the epic battle between the boy David and the giant, Goliath.

When listening to this story, children will be able to picture the scene, perhaps imagine themselves as David and understand that this is a real story, about a real child, just like them.

If you'd like your child to understand that there are real challenges in life, but that God is there for us through them all, then this is the right audiobook for you! Help your childre prepare for life in the real world, by getting to know more about the story and character David, a man after God's own heart.

©2019 Jennifer Carter (P)2019 Jennifer Carter

My kids loved this audibook

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. I want to tell you that my kids loved this audiobook. They have read the bible story before and we have discussed the principles in it, but this book really takes their imagination to a place they love. I wish more kids had a chance to listen to it be strengthened by the story of faith and grit. Thank you for creating this book for children. I am looking forward to listening to more of this author.

Aww This Was So Cute

The Boy and the Battle was a nice listen for any family. This has good Christian values and I would love for my grandchildren to hear it. I remember growing up and on Sundays watching Davey and Goliath. This would be a good tool to use in Sunday school or Bible study. I think the age range could be expanded.

Great narration by Rod johnson. He had a deep voice with good inflections.

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Awesome kids book

Yet another awesome kids book, this is one that the kids also ask to listen to again and again. Narration is great and it will definitely be on repeat in the years to come I'm sure.

I received this audio book in exchange for an honest review.

Retelling True to Bible Facts

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The first thing that strikes me when listening to The Boy and the Battle is the narrator's voice. I love it! It is a deep, expressive southern drawl. It only took a moment for my mind to get past the incongruence of a historic Hebrew account being told with a southern US intonation. Then I thought, isn’t that the beauty of bringing the gospel message to all people in their own language? This book does that in two ways for children of the south; the dialect will make them feel right at home, and the retelling is geared toward a child’s understanding.

The story is slotted for kids ages 5 to 7. In my experience, not all 5 to 7-year-olds will be able to understand this audiobook story, nor sit through the entire 25 minutes at one time. For those who find this difficult, parent (or adult) interaction with relevant questions if their attention should start to stray may be helpful.

At the other end of the spectrum, I can envision even 10 to 12-year-olds being engaged by this audiobook, and requesting to hear it again and again.

The second point I find significant is that the retelling remains true to the Biblical account of David and Goliath.
This will be especially important for Christians who believe in the inerrancy of the Bible.

The only advice I would offer the publisher is to improve the cover. The drawing is not the most professional, and not all of the text is readable.

I recommend this book for kids from 5 years old all the way up to 12 years old. I predict it will become a favored addition to their audio library.

We Love this!

What a wonderful retelling of David and Goliath! Delightful, engaging and memorable. Jennifer Carter has done it again with this great Bible story for the whole family. Our entire family enjoyed it! I received this title for my unbiased review and will be telling everyone how great this one is!! Loved it, thank you for letting us listen!! 💜

Live the story alongside of David.

What a fantastic project!

Great writing. Good theology.
Phenomenal narrator!
Give us more!

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The beginning of one of histories greatest leaders

This is the recounting, in a story form, of Biblical King David and how he rose to public notice by slaying the champion of his nation's enemy, Goliath.

It is a story that is entertaining for any listener of any age in my opinion, and this rendition is done well. The narration is nice and professionally delivered.

I was given this review copy of this audiobook for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Excellent story retold. Loved it.

I loved this. Same old story of David and Goliath retold but a lovely production. Kept everyone's attention. It made this story from the bible come alive for my grandkids. Absolutely recommended!

This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.