Bible stories for ages 3 to 8

Meet Jesus, one gentle story at a time

A new Bible story every day, told simply and warmly, to watch together with a grown-up.

Jesus smiling with his little friend, a girl in a yellow dress
Latest story

How Did a Little Boy Beat a Giant?

Join Jesus and his little friend for the story of David and Goliath, told gently for young children. Even when we feel small, God is with us and we can trust him to help us be brave.

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Read the story and talk about it

A week of stories

Eight weeks, one theme each

Each week has one theme and six stories, Monday to Saturday. Every story stands on its own, so you can start anywhere.

This weekUnit 1

Jesus welcomes you

2 Nov to 7 Nov

Six stories about the people Jesus welcomed: a short man in a tree, a boy who came home, friends who carried a friend through a roof. Every child hears the same gentle message: there is always room for you.

This weekUnit 2

Jesus helps and heals

9 Nov to 14 Nov

Jesus noticed the people others overlooked, and he helped them. Six stories that show children Jesus sees them, cares for them and helps, and that saying thank you matters.

This weekUnit 3

Jesus is with you when you are scared

16 Nov to 21 Nov

Storms, lions and giants. Six stories for the moments a child feels afraid, each one ending with the same comfort: God is with you.

This weekUnit 4

God listens: talking with God

23 Nov to 28 Nov

How do we talk with God? Six stories about people who prayed, from a boy awake in the night to a friend who keeps on knocking.

This weekUnit 5

God keeps his promises

30 Nov to 5 Dec

Long before Christmas, God made promises. Six Old Testament stories show a God who keeps his word, and lead gently towards the baby in Bethlehem. Advent hope.

This weekUnit 6

Waiting for the baby

7 Dec to 12 Dec

An angel, a dream, a long walk. Six stories of the people who waited and said yes, getting ready for the birth of Jesus. Advent peace.

This weekUnit 7

Jesus is born

14 Dec to 19 Dec

The stable, the angels, the shepherds, the wise men. Six stories that tell the Christmas story the way the Bible tells it, one scene a day. Advent joy.

This weekUnit 8

God with us

21 Dec to 26 Dec

Christmas week: the light of the world, the best gift ever, the whole Christmas story on Christmas Eve and a birthday party for Jesus.

How it works

Five minutes that stay with them

1

Watch together

A short story, four to six minutes, told by a cheerful storyteller over bright pictures.

2

Ask one question

Every story page has one question to ask your child, so the story becomes a conversation.

3

Pray on Sunday

On Sundays there is no new video, only a family question and a short prayer to say together.

This Sunday

The family question and prayer

Sunday family day, Sunday 8 November

Who made you feel welcome this week, and who could you welcome?

A prayer to say together: Jesus, thank you for welcoming me. Help me welcome others. Amen.

Week 1: Jesus welcomes you

Jesus and his little friend praying together

See every Sunday family card

Questions parents ask

What ages are the stories for?

Children aged 3 to 8. They are made to be watched with a parent or grandparent, who can talk about the story afterwards.

Are the stories true to the Bible?

Every story is told from a named Bible passage, which is listed on its page. Hard stories are told gently, with no graphic detail, and always end on hope.

Which church or tradition is this from?

None in particular. The stories are Gospel-centred and non-denominational: they are about who Jesus is and how much God loves children, without teaching that belongs to only one church.

How often is there a new story?

From Monday 2 November there are six new stories every week, Monday to Saturday, and a family question and prayer every Sunday. Each story is about four to six minutes long.

Where can I watch?

On the Jesus and Me YouTube channel, and here on this website, where every story also has a page you can read and talk about together.