Introduce a child to the Word of God with a Bible they will carry close to their heart and treasure for a lifetime. The ESV-CE is the official Catholic liturgical Bible for England, Wales and Scotland from Advent 2024, created by a team of over 100 leading scholars. This fully Anglicised edition renders the original Hebrew and Greek texts with precision and clarity, in the same tradition as the King James Version - yet written in clear, accessible modern English that speaks directly to young readers. Sixteen full-colour plates of authentic, beautifully crafted illustrations by artist Skylar White bring the most beloved stories of Scripture vividly to life, drawing children into the text from their very first page. Features:* Complete ESV-CE text, Old and New Testament, including the deuterocanonical books* 16 full-colour illustration plates by Skylar White* Colour illustrated endpapers featuring a "This book belongs to" personalisation page* 9.5-point award-winning typeface in double-column layout* Hardback binding with silver head and tail bands* Blue ribbon marker* British text, white paper from sustainable sources* 12 pages of maps* 234 x 156 mmThe perfect gift for baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, or any occasion when a child takes a new step in faith.