Lauren Ducommun

The Story of God Trilogy from Wolfbane Books goes way beyond your typical Christian kid’s books and captures biblical themes through these dramatic retellings. Some kids’ books seem like they were just thrown together to sell a book, but not with this series. Each word was carefully chosen, and so much thought was put behind each illustration. 

Far from a chipper cartoony picture book, The Story of God Our Savior has a more solemn tone and addresses the questions many young kids have. Why is the world broken, and is it always going to be like this? Why do bad things happen? There is indeed a time and place for kids to be aware of the somber state that mankind is in, yet also the salvation we have in Christ our Savior!

Starting in the garden, Padgett and Shay introduce us to the moment in which all the hurt and sadness entered our world. They follow the theme of sin–how man is in need of a savior, and they highlight the saving character of God. 

We see this through the story of Adam and Eve being sent to the wilderness, followed by the story of Noah, as even after the flood, people’s hearts were still broken. Then we see God’s promise to Abraham, including the promise to deliver his people out of slavery. The Story of God Our Savior dramatically captures the exodus story, and transitions into the tabernacle and temple. “Would the blood of a lamb be enough to save?”

Finally, we are introduced to the birth of Jesus, followed by his life, death, and resurrection. Wolfbane Book’s desire is “that by then of this story, your family will know this about God…

He’s abounding in love,
a Savior who mends!
Always and forever,
world without end!”

Bible nerds will appreciate the depictions of angels and the beautiful symbolism found throughout the picture book.

So thankful for how the Wolfbane team addressed these big questions and reminded us of God’s loving acts of deliverance! May your family pick up this new release from Wolfbane Book and delight in God our Savior!

The Story Of God Our Savior
by Kenneth Padgett and Shay Gregorie
Wolfbane, 2024
34 pages