NLT Legacy Bible for Kids: The Discovery Bible

Are you a grandparent searching for the perfect Bible for your grandkids? Do you want an illustrated study Bible for kids that’s easy to read, engaging to learn from, and exciting to interact with?

The Discovery Bible from Christian Art Kids was made with each of these elements in mind—all under the ultimate goalof teaching kids to know Christ, experience His love, and share it with others.

Read below to learn more about The Discovery Bible, the heart behind its creation, its illustrator and contributor, and its special features, as well as why the New Living Translation is a great fit for kids.

Why Choose The Discovery Bible for Your Grandkids?

The NLT Discovery Bible is a kids’ study Bible designed with one simple conviction: it’s never too early to begin exploring God’s Word. Combining the clear, easy-to-read New Living Translation with vibrant illustrations and engaging infographics, this Bible for kids helps young readers experience Scripture in a fresh and meaningful way.

Whether you’re introducing your grandchildren to the Bible for the first time or looking for a resource that encourages them to grow in their faith, The Discovery Bible is an excellent place to start. It provides a strong biblical foundation, helping kids develop a lasting understanding of God, an assurance of His promises, and a faith that can grow with them throughout their lives.

Beautiful, Hand-Drawn Illustrations

Every page of The Discovery Bible features colorful artwork created by acclaimed South African illustrator Johann Strauss. Throughout his career, Johann has illustrated children’s books, designed stained-glass nativity murals, completed commercial commissions around the world, and contributed to animation and video game projects. His work has also earned numerous publishing and advertising awards.

Each illustration represents months of thoughtful planning, sketching, and refinement. These carefully crafted visuals help children picture the people, places, and events of the Bible while remaining faithful to the truth of Scripture. Book introductions, character profiles, charts, sidebars, and other study features are brought to life through engaging, age-appropriate artwork that makes learning both enjoyable and memorable.

With expressive detail and vibrant imagery, every page reflects the truth that God’s Word is “alive and powerful” (Hebrews 4:12). The illustrations invite young readers to see the Bible as the incredible story it truly is—and to recognize that they have a place within God’s ongoing story as well.

Kid-Friendly Bible Insights

Contributor Dave Strehler has spent his career helping children and families engage with Scripture in meaningful ways. As the author of numerous books and Bible resources, he is passionate about presenting God’s Word with clarity, relevance, and encouragement.

His contributions throughout The Discovery Bible make biblical truths easy to understand without sacrificing depth. Through thoughtful explanations and practical insights, Dave helps young readers discover the Bible as approachable, life-giving, and filled with hope.

About the New Living Translation

The New Living Translation (NLT) is well-suited for young readers. As a functional-equivalence translation, it faithfully communicates the original meaning of Scripture while expressing it innatural, contemporary English. The result is a Bible that is both accurate and easy to understand.

Created by a team of respected scholars and linguists, the NLT emphasizes readability so children can confidently grasp the meaning of God’s Word and begin applying it to everyday life. That commitment to clarity makes it the perfect foundation for The Discovery Bible.

To learn more about The Holy Bible, New Living Translation, visit sites.tyndale.com/nlt/.  

Bible Features

What makes The Discovery Bible unique? It’s packed with colorful, engaging study features that help children explore Scripture with confidence and curiosity. Every element is designed to make the Bible easier to understand while inspiring a lifelong love for God’s Word.

• Book Introductions: Each book begins with an overview featuring timelines, important events, key verses, and summaries that show how it fits into the larger story of the Bible.

• Content Pages: Eye-catching infographic spreads explain biblical concepts through diagrams, illustrations, and visual layouts. Historical background, lessons from Bible characters, and other topics are presented in ways that are easy for children to understand.

• Three Key Themes: Special content boxes highlight three foundational questions Scripture answers: “Who is God?”, “Who am I?”, and “What is God’s big plan for His people?” These are identified throughout the Bible with the labels God, Me, and Big Plan.

• Maps: Full-color maps help children follow biblical journeys across different regions, providing historical and geographical context as they read.

• Family Trees: These visual family connections reveal more than ancestry—they demonstrate God’s faithfulness across generations, showing how His promises unfold throughout the biblical narrative.

• Character Profiles: More than 75 character profiles introduce important people from Scripture, highlighting key moments in their lives along with practical lessons children can apply today.

• Discover Boxes: These informative sidebars provide historical background, cultural context, and helpful explanations that deepen children’s understanding of the biblical text.

• Activity Boxes: Interactive activities encourage kids to engage personally with Scripture through projects such as creating memory verse bookmarks and other hands-on exercises. Each activity reinforces biblical truths, encourages application, and helps children remember what they’ve learned.

Gift-Ready Packaging

The hardcover edition of the Discovery Bible comes with a glossy, tactile cover that makes it delightful to hold right when you gift it! The faux leather editions arrive beautifully packaged in a sturdy, gift-ready book cover sleeve that featurescoordinating artwork and meaningful Scripture verses. Releasing just in time for Christmas, it’s the perfect gift to encourage your grandchildren to grow in their knowledge of their Savior and celebrate the joy of His coming into the world.

We hope and pray that each of your grandchildren who receives this Bible will discover both the incomparable glory and the personal kindness of the God who made them, knows them, and loves them. May they experience His goodness and share it with others, rooted each day in His faithfulness.