Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Under The Sea Bible Review and Giveaway

Yes!  We are giving away a Bible again!  It is one of my favorite things to do actually.  To be able to bless someone, this time a child, with the Holy Word of God is an amazing feeling, and with the help of FlyBy Promotions, it is something I get to do pretty often.



So this time up, the Under the Seas Holy Bible.  This sweet little Bible, geared for children ages 6-10, is the perfect size for smaller hands and is light and easy to carry.  Since it is hardback, it can withstand the rough and tumble that kids seem to put books, any books, through.

The NIrV (New International Readers Version) is a pretty neat version.  It is similar to the NIV, of course, but simplified for earlier readers.  Sentences are shorter and hard to understand words are simplified.  There are a few other changes as well.  If a place is referred to as several different things in the NIV, the NIrV uses the same name for clarification.  So the Sea if Galilee is referred to as that only, even where it might have otherwise been identified as the Sea of Genneasaret or Sea of Tiberias.  The same goes for names, such as Pharaoh.  Each time, the particular Pharaoh being talked about is identified to help with understanding.  The change in wording is meant only to simplify confusing areas for a younger audience and does not change the Scripture in any way.  It's a neat concept and one I do believe makes for easier reading for younger children.


In addition to the bright and cheery cover, sparkles and all, special features of this Bible include 6 full color pages that include-

  • A presentation page to fill out to commemorate whose Bible it is and who gave it to them, 
  • The Books of the Bible
  • Prayer is...
  • The Lord's Prayer
  • Ten Commandments for Kids
  • Love Passages for Kids
  • Famous Children of the Bible and 
  • The ABC's of Becoming a Christian



I especially appreciate the ABC's of Becoming a Christian because it presents the Gospel in a clear and concise way to help lead children to the Lord.  After all, shouldn't that be our heart's desire?

There is also a short Bible dictionary as well as a listing of the Great Stories of the Bible for quick reference.

I like this sweet little Bible a lot and think it is a good one to use when encouraging younger children to read the Bible on their own.  The only thing I would caution you on is if you are reading together and using a different version, your child may struggle to follow along beside you since the NIrV wording is noticeably different in some passages.


You can win a copy of the Under the Sea Holy Bible by just leaving me a comment on this post.  Please make sure you leave a way for me to contact you if you win.  This is a fast one friends, a winner will be drawn on Friday!- CLOSED!  Congratulations Trista!


You can also buy this Bible at Barnes and Nobles, Walmart and Family Christian Stores.


Blessings,

96 comments:

  1. My daughter would love this bible as her "big girl" bible! Amanda.Hopkins83(at)gmail(dot)com

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  2. This is a cute book! I bet my "little mermaid" loving niece would love it!

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  3. This is so cute my kids would love it! My email is MarijeanL@comcast.net

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  4. This would be great to win. My husband and I are working on paperwork to foster / adopt, and any children who come through our house, if they ever leave, I want them to have their very own Bible.

    jenndiggy at gmail dot com

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  5. Oh I hope I win! What a fun and colorful way for the kids to read the bible!
    email: collumacademy@gmail.com

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  6. Wow this looks like a great Bible for the littles!

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  7. This looks like a neat Bible for my kids. We read every night and they are asking for their own Bible.

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  8. This would coordinate nicely with our VBS plans for this year. I like the NIrV for reading out loud to younger kids.

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  9. Looks like a PERFECT Bible for my little one! He would LOVE it. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

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  10. Would love a chance to win this bible for my children!

    amandadrake AT hotmail DOT com

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  11. abombico@gmail.comApril 8, 2016 at 7:56 AM

    This bible looks like so much fun. I am a mother of three. I am homeschooling my oldest son and will homeschooling my second son starting next year(he's 5). I just stumbled upon your blog today! I really liked your post about homeschooling boys! They are definitely a fun challenge. I will admit I'm a little nervous to be homeschooling two boys next year! I love them dearly, but I am glad God gave me a little girl(she's 19 months).

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  12. This looks very cool. I would love to win!

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  13. My 7 year old daughter would love this Bible. Thank you so much for the giveaway! Sonshine1296@gmail.com

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  14. This is great! We would love to win this. We are currently living very close to the ocean, and we've had lots of conversations about how nature reflect God' glory.

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  15. Oops. I didn't leave a way to be contacted tsbuffett@gmail.com

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  16. This looks super cute for kids. Would love it for mine.

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  17. Sorry forgot to leave my contact info tristaeanderson05@gmail.com

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  18. Cute! I have two kids that this would be perfect for!

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  19. This looks so cute & great for use with my 5yr old! Swellsmom2@aol.com

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  20. Looks like a great bible.

    dlatany at gmail dot com

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  21. My kids would love this! We have 4 kids and there are never enough kid Bibles to go around.
    habbott02@yahoo.com

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  22. My niece would LOVE this bible! Kyli.shelton@wolves.fgc.edu

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  23. This is adorable, I have a little nephew who would love this! Jstdesign.jill@gmail.com

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  24. oh I know a young lady who would love this!! count me in! Denise at knitchat dot com
    Thanks!

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  25. Awesome. We are always looking for kids bibles! amberm78@yahoo.com

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  26. Wow! I absolutely love this bible. My daughter and I would read this together. Thanks! Peace4ever@aol.com

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  27. This looks very fun for little kids. Thanks for doing a giveaway. elishaandy@yahoo.com

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  28. This would be great for mynephes.
    Martikpedraz@
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  29. This is adorable! My little Emma would LOVE this! My email is aairey@ymail.com! Thanks hon! Good luck everyone! :D

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  30. I would love one of these for my grandson who loves sea life.

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  31. Forgot to leave my email...jerry87413@yahoo.com

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  32. The would be a great bible for my grandchildren.

    pesky (at) live (.) ca

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  33. Beautiful illustrations! Our family would be blessed to win this Bible. Good luck everyone!

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  34. This is so nice. My little girl would love her own little bible.

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  35. I would love to win this to read to my tro boys .. Thanks for the chance! @nickandmattsmom Christina Davis on facebook

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  36. Thanks for the chance! chrissyblueeyes30@yahoo.com

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  37. Our VBS theme this year is about the sea. This would be perfect to give to one of the kids!

    iwuvmypeanut @ gmail.com

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  38. This looks so cute and would be a precious gift. Thanks for the giveaway! davesweetie@hotmail.com

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  39. My 6 yr old would love this!

    billywalls6392@yahoo.com

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  40. What a beautiful and intriguing Bible for a child! I love how colorful it is!

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  41. My daughter is just learning how to read and she would love this.
    Blueviolet16@hotmail.com
    Melora

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  42. My 5 year old would definitely think that was a cool Bible! He doesn't have one that's "his" officially yet. :)

    farmfreshadventures@gmail.com

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  43. Cute! daniellecorrelle@aol.com

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  44. I would love to win this for my boys. chaselhoff at usa dot net

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  45. My 2 little ones (ages 6 and 7) have outgrown their Beginner's Bible and have been wanting the next step up so they can continue to read and learn!! This would be perfect!!

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  46. My 6 year old daughter would be so excited to win this. She is always truly wanting to know more about Christ!! Contact at notime4wick@gmail.com

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  47. My 6 year old daughter would love to win this Bible. She is always wanting us to read to her and learn more about Christ! Contact info is notime4wick@gmail.com

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  48. My son Josiah would love this bible! Thanks for the chance. Carmarproductions@gmail.com

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  49. SO cute! My daughter would LOVE this!

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  50. Would love this for my 5 babies.

    Amyred82@gmail.com

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  51. My 5 babies would love this amyred82@gmail.com

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  52. My 6 yo girl is singing the song "Under the Sea" in their school play! She would love it!!

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  53. Appreciate the chance to win. Thanks for such a thoughtful giveaway! Erica
    Cherishedbutterfly@gmail.com

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  54. cute... aprilharvell @ hotmail . com

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  55. Super cute!! Our 6 year old foster daughter would love this!!

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  56. Oh my this is adorable - I think my daughter would love this Bible especially since Finding Dory is coming out! jewell5022@hotmail.com

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  57. My littles would love this. Thanks for the chance to win. Peggclan@gmail.com

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  58. I would love for my 3 yr old twins to win this! Its so hard to find bibles that let them learn about God without having to think about the shades of the skin of the characters. khb@butterandbeats.com

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  59. Super cute Bible! I might have a niece in need of a big girl bible.

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  60. This is so adorable! My girls would love it! :)

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  61. This would be perfect fir my son Drew!

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  62. I would love to share this with my little ones! I looks so cool. Thanks for putting it out there!

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  63. My 4 year old would love this! He doesn't have a big kid bible of his own. <>< <3

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  64. My 8 year would love this.

    Pkgbest @ gmail

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  65. My 4 year old would love this! He doesn't have a big kid bible of his own. <>< <3

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  66. My kids would love this.
    aricarjus@gmail.com

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  67. Wow! This)looks like a neat children's Bible! Thanks for the giveaway!
    candleinthenight2003@yahoo.com

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  68. My daughter would love this! sarah at mustardseedmommy dot com

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  69. My daughter would love this! Thank you for taking the time to do this giveaway :) brittanyrose40.bc at Gmail dot com

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  70. My 10 year old son would love this! He's finally making strides with reading but it's still a struggle. I can see this as something special for him. cinnee73@gmail.com

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  71. My 10 year old son would love this. He is finally making strides with reading but it's still a struggle. I think this would be something very special for him. cinnee73@gmail.com

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  72. I would love to be able to gift this to one of the kiddos who come to awana or vbs! chappstickk79@sbcglobal.net

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  73. I would love this for my 2 girls

    Angelina Gussman
    Aporter028@gmail.com

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  74. Oh goodness, how did I miss this way cool giveaway?? I've never seen this kids bible before, it looks like one that my little would find very cool. Either way, I pray what ever child receives this bible is blessed and that the Holy Spirit uses it mightily in his or her life! uncraftymama@gmail.com

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  75. My littles would love this; they got all kinds of excited looking at it. (We are huge fans of underwater anything.)
    I get email at aol; emmmmrz is the username.

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  76. This is such a great review! We haven't actually heard of this Bible before but would be delighted to win! My daughter would love it

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  77. I forgot to leave my email on my post! It's Kristi.dalberg@yahoo.com Sorry!

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  78. Nothing would make me happier than to be able to take this with me on my upcoming mission trip to Honduras in June! We go to an orphanage to do ministry work there and I know it would make such a great addition! Independence1961@gmail.com

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  79. thanks for telling me about this book

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  80. Awww my daughter would love this!
    Angela@mommypr.com

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  81. I would love to win this. We are homeschooling and are just going to start doing a bible study with my girls. This would be absolutely perfect. You can contact me through email at amandatolles@outlook.com. Thank you so much!!!

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  82. My son would love this!!!

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  83. My son would live this!!!

    Coondogs5@verizon.net

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  84. My son would love this!!! Sorry I had to correct my last post.

    Coondogs5@verizon.net

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  85. Adorable looking. Sure to catch kids attention!

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  86. I would like to win this for my daughter who is turning 5 and has started to read.

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  87. Here's my email shondaet@gmail.com.

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  88. My son would love this! Thanks
    Natalie
    natjm27@yahoo.com

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  89. Oh goodness I think I missed this! Such a sweet Bible. Kids would love it. Thanks for reviewing it.

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  90. This is very sweet! Would love for my little great nephew!

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