The Story of Baby Moses
Candle Playbook Series
What’s inside...
Beautiful illustrations and clever die-cuts on each page bring to life a favorite Bible story from the book of Genesis as toddlers learn how God made the world and everything in it. Written by Allia Zobel Nolan.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-4
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think it was important for Moses' mother to keep him safe?
What feelings do you think Moses had while he was in the basket on the river?
How can caring for someone change the way we act?
What would you do if you found something strange or unexpected, like the princess finding Moses?
How do you think trust played a role in this story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressions and different voices for each character to make the story more engaging.
Encourage your child to imagine what it would be like to be Moses in the basket. Ask them how they would feel and what they would do in that situation.
Ask your child to draw a scene from the story. This can help them connect visually and emotionally with the events of the tale.
Relate the themes of the story to your child’s own experiences, such as a time they needed help and someone helped them.
Discuss the moral values of empathy, courage, and kindness as depicted in the story. Highlight how these values can be applied in daily life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: The story depicts the compassion of the princess who rescues baby Moses from the river, showing kindness to someone in need.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to understand and share the feelings of others, helping friends or family members who are experiencing difficulties.
Example Lesson: Bravery
Explanation: Moses' mother shows immense bravery by putting him in a basket on the river to save him, demonstrating courage in difficult situations.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to face their own fears and make tough decisions, even when they feel uncertain or scared.
Example Lesson: Faith and trust
Explanation: The story centers around having faith, as shown by Moses' mother trusting in her plan to save her son.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of having faith and trust in their own decisions and in the actions of others to help navigate through challenging times.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Moses' sister Miriam shows quick thinking by suggesting her own mother as a nursemaid to the princess, effectively solving a complex problem.
Real-World Application: Children will see the value in thinking creatively to solve problems, both big and small, in their daily activities.