Why did Cain kill Abel? How did Noah manage to escape in the flood? Who appeared to Abraham in the form of three travelers? How did the shepherd boy David defeat the giant Goliath? Who deceived Samson? Why did Jonah end up in the belly of a whale? How was Jesus Christ born? Who dared to crucify the Son of God and when did His miraculous resurrection take place? Love for people, mercy, justice, honesty, the desire to help — these are the Christian virtues of the heroes of the Bible, which will become an example for your child. Without these qualities, he will not be able to grow up to be a good person. The book presents the most interesting and instructive Bible stories. They are told especially for children, and they will be remembered for a lifetime. Children will broaden their horizons, get acquainted with the stories that permeate the entire world culture. They will understand the quotations of writers and poets referring to the Holy Scriptures, paintings and musical works written on biblical subjects. The book is illustrated with wonderful works by the famous Russian artist Mikhail Fedorov and is published on the recommendation of the Publishing Council of the Russian Orthodox Church.