It doesn’t matter where we go, the theory of evolution seems inescapable – especially when you’re talking about dinosaurs.
The museum, picture books, school, movies, cartoons, and even Pinterest worksheets – all tell our kids that the world was created by accident, it’s billions of years old, and they are descendants of animals. But I want my kids to take joy in the truth – that a loving God created them and all the animals not so very long ago for a unique and special purpose.
So, if you’re finding yourself in the same boat – constantly having to filter “authoritative” voices in your children’s lives – then take heart, Mom! After doing some digging, I’ve found some evolution-free resources on dinosaurs.
You’re gonna love these for a lot of reasons!
Dinosaurs for Kids
Publisher’s Description: “Peek inside a dinosaur egg, discover what dinosaurs really ate, and learn how dinosaur tracks are made – all in this awesomely-illustrated book! Dinosaurs for Kids
Why I love this book: It’s so cool! The graphics are amazing. Plus, the information presented by the author is both factual and interesting – all shared from a biblical point of view. My four-year-old’s loved it.
You can find out more about Ken Ham at his site Answers in Genesis. The companion kid’s site – Kids Answers – has free downloadable coloring pages, videos, and science-related activities, too!
Chronicles of Dinosauria
Publisher’s Description: “Every legend is said to include some grain of truth, and for years co-author Dave Woetzel has sought to separate fact from fiction as he explores mysteries related to dinosaurs, mankind’s history, and the biblical time-line. Teaming with artist and designer Richard Dobbs, the two have created a visual archive of expeditions and intriguing clues to explore, all of which highlight the connection to the authority and reliability of Scripture.”
Why I love this book: In his intro, author Dave Woetzel says one of his goals is to “reclaim the terrible lizards to the glory of or incredible Creator.” To achieve this, Woetzel has gathered biblical, historical, artistic, fossil and cryptozoological evidence that the dinosaurs and man co-existed. So, even though Chronicles of Dinosauria
Note to moms: This book is better suited for older children (6+). My four-year-old’s loved looking at the pictures but didn’t sit still for all the information. But it’s a great tool to add to your library! I bought the hard-copy, but there is also an interactive e-book version for the ipad. You can find out more about the author at www.genesispark.com
Dragons: Legends & Lore of Dinosaurs
Publisher’s description: “Explore the links between dragon myths and the reality of dinosaurs through vivid illustrations, interactive pages, and fascinating insights! Re-visit history as you trace the tracks of these creatures throughout cultures in Asia, the Americas, Europe, and more, learning the facts, and revealing the fallacies of dragons. Whether battling saints or terrorizing medieval castles, these creatures provide a fascinating link to man’s earliest history, as well as a shadowy mystery now found only in the pages of ancient texts.”
What I love about this book: The book is crazy cool and very interactive. Each page has folded flaps and pop-outs that invite little hands to open and explore. I love how Dragons: Legends & Lore of Dinosaurs
Bodie Hodge and Laura Welch are also two of the authors behind the Big Book of History
What resources written from a biblical worldview do you enjoy with your kids? Share your ideas in the comments!
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Absolutely love this review Lis.
This is the worst thing I have ever seen. How can you teach them about something that is a lie. Instead of worrying about “filtering” things, you should actually look at FACTS. When I’m sitting in my living room looking at my tv in plain view and someone walks in and says I don’t believe in tvs it doesn’t make tvs not exist it just makes that person ignorant and wrong. Do us all a favor and send your kids to school so that our world can continue to flourish with truth and understanding rather than subservient ignorance.
Georgia, I appreciate your willingness to visit this space despite our differing opinions. My point in writing this post was not to deny facts. To use your own illustration, I’m not sure anyone would deny the fact that a “TV” exists in your living room, but rather, how the TV came to be in your living room in the first place. Was it intentionally placed there and plugged into the wall by someone other than the TV? Or did the TV appear by itself and plug itself in? I think we both realize this metaphor breaks down, but basically this is the shared debate between evolution (your view) & creationism (my view). My view that the world was created by God, and not by accident, is closely linked to my view of the authority of Scripture for revealing truth, which was revealed intimately and personally in the person of Jesus Christ. Thank you again.
I don’t know about you, but MY God is big enough to create a living, breathing, growing and changing system of life. It is so miraculous that billions of years ago, God created small one-celled organisms, and gave them the power to change and adapt, all the while knowing that I would eventually come to be as part of the process. How far beyond our own understanding is this God of Creation?? It was not long ago in our human history that religion told us that the world was round, and that to say the opposite was treason. Science, and evolution don’t disprove the Bible. They prove how truly ALMIGHTY our creator is! Let us not let His people be known for blatant ignorance and stubbornly defending something found to be inaccurate. But let His people be known for praising Him when we discover new wonders of his creation. It is not faithfulness that leads one to “filter” science. It is willful ignorance, driven by fear.