Hallelujah - (Baby Believer) by Danielle Hitchen (Board Book)

This book is a sweet way to help toddlers and preschoolers connect with Scripture while encouraging language awareness. Danielle subtly teaches both the beauty of God’s Word and the richness of the Hebrew language. Each page focuses on a single Hebrew word, connecting it to the English translation in a bible verse. There are pronunciation guides for each word, so everyone can say the Hebrew word, even if you’ve never learned it before. The artwork that goes with each page is stunning. Jessica has the wonderful ability to create illustrations that are both objectively beautiful for adults and also simplistic and engaging enough to capture the attention of children. My kids love flipping through the pages of this book.

As always, Hallelujah - A Biblical Hebrew Primer is another fabulous book by Danielle Hitchen & Jessica Blanchard! My seminary-trained pastor husband especially loves this one (& had fun teaching the kids some of the Hebrew he learned many years ago). It is sturdy, beautiful, colorful, well thought-out, and an all-around great book resource for any home, church, or preschool library.

This book has been the most beautiful addition my toddler's library. I find it difficult to get Scripture based books that are approachable by toddlers who have short attention spans. So many books are great for older kids who can sit still for a little longer; this book is really perfect for that age group. The pictures and colors are inviting and the text is brief enough to feel like I am planting little seeds of faith and Scripture for my child without sitting down for a whole Sunday School lesson. Thank you Catechesis Books for filling a noticeable gap in the Christian children's book world!

We are so excite to add this newest addition to our baby believers book collection! As with all the other books we’ve owned from this line, the illustrations are beautiful and each page is filled with biblical truths for our littles. This would make the perfect gift for a child or new parent, or a great addition to your personal children’s book collection!

This book may be our favorite of the Baby Believer books! The pictures and verses that go with each Hebrew word are wonderful. My pastor husband was impressed, too and couldn’t wait to use it to teach our kids some Hebrew! It’s a great book for the whole family to enjoy together. I will be gifting it to lots of little ones in my life.

My kiddos and I just love these Baby Believer books from Catechesis Books and we were so excited to receive an early copy of the newest book this week. Hallelujah: A Biblical Hebrew Primer teaches important Hebrew words like “Yahweh” and “Elohim” and references where those words are found in the Bible. As a mom, each Baby Believer book has been a helpful tool in teaching doctrinal truths to my children in an age appropriate way. These books are well-loved in our home and we are so excited to add another to our collection!

A Hebrew primer is a neat idea. Our kids have enjoyed it. Like other books in the Baby Believer series, the illustrations are bright and colorful. The board book itself is well made and will stand up to years of use.

My 3 year old was so excited to receive this book in the mail, & so was I! This book is full of scripture + beautiful illustrations AND keeps my kid’s attention. There are lots of great teaching opportunities throughout. A dream!

This beautiful board book is a unique and valuable addition to our home library! I have not found a book that goes into Biblical Hebrew for children and Hallelujah is written in such an accessible way to introduce children to these concepts! I am a long time fan of the Baby Believer series and Hallelujah is no exception! Danielle is so thoughtful with the Scripture she includes and Jessica illustrates it beautifully!! You can’t go wrong with this! Perfect for a baby shower, birthday, Easter, or Christmas gift! I highly recommend!

We LOVE Danielle's new Baby Believer book, Hallelujah! The book is a boardbook. The artwork is so fantastic (as with the rest of the series!). What we love most is learning the Hebrew words; I love that there is pronunciation help and it has created some beautiful conversation with our toddlers (and older kids) about how there are many languages in the world from many different cultures... all that God has made! My older kids are also fascinated with the language of Hebrew and what it looks like written down. Overall, this book has been a great addition to our home library! This is also a great baby shower gift, 1st birthday gift, or gift for any occasion!

This newest Baby Believer book introduces littles to Hebrew which is a concept I have not found in a board book before. Initially, I worried it might be too complex and go over my kids heads, but I was wrong. In true Baby Believer fashion, the book exceeded my expectations. I love that this book includes pronunciations and a Bible verse where that Hebrew word is used so that I can help my kids understand the context and the original language. The book is sturdy, and the artwork is beautiful showcasing pictures that broadly walk through the biblical narrative. Two thumbs up here.

Such a fun book! We love learning about Biblical Hebrew and now we have a book with words our daughter can learn! The colorful cover and pages keep our little one engaged and ready to flip to the next page! The illustrations are so cute! We love that every page has a scripture reference. I can always count on these to be solid theologically and I do not have to wonder if these are questionable books for my little one. Danielle and Jessica have done such a great job on all the Baby Believer books!

I have been waiting with so much anticipation for the release of the newest Baby Believer release of Hallelujah which features amazing illustrations by Jessica Blanchard! We will be incorporating this next year with studying some Hebrew and Greek texts and the meanings of their biblical roots. I have been waiting with so much anticipation for the release of the newest Baby Believer release of Hallelujah which features amazing illustrations by Jessica Blanchard! We will be incorporating this next year with studying some Hebrew and Greek texts and the meanings of their biblical roots. The pictures are incredible as always and the simplicity of the text is perfect for readers of all ages to understand the bigger picture behind the words. I love that these books can be as simple or complex as you want to make it with your kids for introducing Biblical context.

'Hallelujah' is the latest book in the Baby Believer series by Danielle Hitchen, and like the others in the series that we have it is a beautiful book with simple, common Biblical Hebrew words for children (and adults!) to learn. We love that there are common words such as 'Yahweh', 'hallelujah', and 'amen' in addition to other lovely words like 'shalom (peace)', and 'Elohim (God)'. There is a pronunciation guide below each word (so don't be afraid if you don't know any Hebrew!) as well as the meaning or meanings of the word and a Bible verse showing where the word can be found within the scriptures. My almost two year old reaches for this book every night because she knows 'amen' is in it and she holds the book and says amen over and over with delight! The illustrations by Jessica Blanchard are stunning and vibrant! They beautifully depict the whole story of the Bible from creation (Elohim), to crucifixion (chesed), to the return of Christ (amen). Each illustration captures an important moment where these words are found within the Scriptures. I think the combination of the Hebrew words with the whole Biblical story is a powerful way of showing how God is present and constant within both Old and New Testaments and through to today. The one thing I wish the book had was a little note that lets everyone know that the Hebrew language is read from right to left- not left to right like English. I know many people will already know this, but others may not be aware of this difference, so just know before you start pointing out the words with your kids or learning them for yourself.

My family (four daughters ages 1 month - 5 years) LOVES the Baby Believer Board Books! Hallelujah came to us just after my youngest was born, and it already holds such a special place in my heart as her first little book! This book does an incredible job of teaching more common Hebrew words (ex. Shalom, Hallelujah) as well as some new additions to add to our vocabulary (ex. Chesed, Kavod). I had the pleasure of sitting in church this weekend and singing the song "Praise Yahweh," and even after walking with the Lord for many years, found myself worshiping more intentionally as I sand the words "Yahweh," and "Hallelujah," having been more focused on their actual meaning as I've been teaching my daughters. I highly recommend this book, and the entire board book series to any mamas out there!

Every time Danielle comes out with a new baby believer book I think "She's done it again! A new favorite!" This is no exception. As always the illustrations are beautiful and captivating, which is incredibly important in a children's book. We have been reading the Baby believer series since my eldest daughter (now 5) was a baby. She's obviously starting to phase out of some of these books but she actually LOVED this one. She was so interested and engaged. It was a great tool and starting point to discuss these words and what they mean in relations to God's word and world. I love that the book is filled with Scripture quotes, and I especially love that this book incorporates the original language. Each page includes the Hebrew word, English transliteration, phonetic spelling for pronunciation, and the English translation of the word. It's so thorough without being overwhelming. Lastly, I love that this book starts at creation and moves to redemption. The attention to detail in order to fully convey the Christian story is clearly evident. I would highly recommend, even for some older kids.

Catechesis Books does such a great job of distilling Biblical truths for little ones without losing the meat of the Scriptures and “Hallelujah” is no exception. This is such a sweet, engaging way to learn key Hebrew words. It might seem a little silly to be teaching toddlers Hebrew while they are still trying to learn English, but I think we often forget how much they are able to retain, even at their age. And while they might not fully grasp the depth of what it means right now, it sets them up for a fuller understanding later, since they were exposed to it at such a young age. I’m so thankful for this opportunity for us to use this book in learning about God’s Word.

A new favorite! For multiple reasons, this book has just made its way to the top three of the baby believer series for us. From creation to the return of Christ, this book takes you on a journey learning Hebrew, while paired with wonderful Bible verses. What was really cool for us is that some of these Bible verses are ones my toddlers are already working on memorizing. Now we are able to expand with adding the Hebrew word and meaning. This book would be a wonderful addition to Easter baskets, if that is something you partake in. I really appreciate the artwork for the crucifixion as it is backwards, so it is appropriate for young readers. You could also pair this book with Holy Week from the series, for Easter. Our top three favorites are From Eden to Bethlehem - an animal primer Hallelujah - a Hebrew primer The Kingdom of Heaven - a garden primer Just when I wondered what Danielle could possibly come up with next, I was so excited to find that it was this. What a fun way to dig deeper with our children. These baby believer books are not just for babies. They are wonderful for all ages from baby to grandpa! I keep multiple copies on hand as my go to gifts for baby showers and young birthdays.

What a perfect addition to the Baby Believers series! The layout for this Hebrew primer is clean and easy to understand. With beautiful, important Biblical words, the definitions and pronunciation guides help parents and children alike to dive deeper into Scripture. Blanchard’s illustrations bring the ideas to life and have already sparked continued conversations in our home. So thankful for resources like this!

We absolutely love this series of books! Beautiful pictures combined with scriptures on each page make this book helpful for kids of any age. My whole family appreciated learning some Hebrew and have already heard these well-known references at church after reading the book. We would highly recommend this book to add to your personal library!