The first complete Bible translation created just for kids.
The International Children's Bible (ICB) is not a storybook, it is a trustworthy, word-for-word translation of the scriptures, written at a year 4 reading level to make God's Word accessible to early readers.
Unlike simplified paraphrases, the ICB stays faithful to the original Hebrew and Greek, making it the perfect bridge for children aged 6–10 moving on from picture Bibles. Loved by parents and Sunday Schools for its clarity, it is also a popular choice for adults seeking a simple English Bible. Discover our range of editions, including large print and illustrated hardbacks.
The International Children's Bible (ICB) stands alone as the only totally new translation of the original Bible text - from the Greek and Hebrew language - specifically for children. Until the launch of the New Century Version (NCV) International Children's Bible, it was impossible to give children a Bible that they could read and understand for themselves from age the early reader age of 6 years. Although there are many so-called 'Children's Bibles' available, most have words and expressions that are clearly not part of the vocabulary of a typical 6-12 year-old.
The International Children's Bible is different. It is not an adult Bible with a child-like cover, nor is it an abridged version of adult text or a 'storybook' Bible. This Bible is written especially with children in mind and translated from Hebrew and Greek manuscripts and illustrated throughout. Other features include a dictionary and colourful maps and British English spellings and grammar for more natural reading. For many, it is the pick of the crop as the best available junior Bible.