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Pairables: 53 Short Stories That Link To The Bible's Old Testament
Paperback
Series: Pairables, Book 1
Publisher Price: $14.99
Publisher: 3031 Media LLC
Published: Oct 21 2025
Pages: 258
Weight: 0.77
Height: 0.54 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Pairables, 53 short stories that link to the Bible's Old Testament, is a book of contemporary short stories for children ages 6 - 14 that illuminate accounts from the Bible. In these modern parables, Talia, age 13, Mika, 10, and Chloe, 7, are full of big ideas and bold curiosity. Through every adventure (and misadventure), they discover treasure in God's Word - truth that sets their hearts free.
Each story illuminates a specific account in Bible history and includes a reference to pair the story to the Bible or an age-appropriate Bible history book. Stories also include a verse to remember, thought-provoking life connections, an encouraging prayer, and a whimsical illustration.
Here's an example of how the stories unfold:
In Chapter 24, Mika finds a note in her desk announcing a secret Revenge Day - a day for classmates to play pranks and take revenge. Talia warns Mika it's worse than April Fool's Day. Chloe thinks it sounds amazing and tries a few pranks of her own. But who gets the ultimate revenge on Revenge Day?
Pairs with: Genesis 42 - Joseph's brothers come to Egypt.
When Joseph's brothers come to Egypt seeking food during a famine, they have no way of knowing the kid brother they sold into slavery is now the second most powerful man in the country. Joseph has a perfect opportunity for revenge! But, then and now, revenge belongs to God alone.
Because the action in the stories takes place among the children, with an undefined family structure, the stories are inclusive of children in every type of home or life situation, including traditional homes, foster care, single-parent, grandparent-led home, and more. Pairables is warmly welcoming to all children with no barriers to understanding that they are precious and seen by a wonderful Heavenly Father who loves them deeply!
Pairables also includes
A topical index of Bible verses cites in the book - more than 120 in all!
A Do you need help? page
A Bible history book pairing chart (free online access)
Curriculum plans for schools, homeschools, and Sunday schools (free online access)
Jesus used parables to teach people because engaging stories make truth easier to understand and remember - as much as 70% better retention according to recent studies. When minds and imaginations are engaged, interest and retention soar!
The Bible is not too hard, too big, or too complicated for children to understand and love. Start a Bible journey today with Pairables!
And for stories that pair with the New Testament, check out Pairables 2, 53 short stories that pair with the Bible's New Testament!
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