Children value straight talk. That's exactly what they'll find in the Holman Christian Standard Bible. One reviewer has observed that HCSB rushes to cut through communication filters and delivers the subject at hand in a very understandable and comfortable manner. God's Word comes through with power and confidence through carefully selected phrases and natural sounding idioms. All of this while placing the highest premium in giving to the reader,the full range of meaning contained in the original languages. The HCSB Illustrated Study Bible for Kids wraps carefully designed study tools and helps aroundthe Scriptures. These tools will motivate, inspire, and equip children to better understand God'sWord. This Bible will be equally valued for both individual and group study . New Bible translations may not be all that uncommon anymore, but this one certainly is. Aboveall, it's a translation you and your children can trust. Additional specifications. Translation: Holman Christian Standard. Description: Complete Without Apocrypha. Concordance: No. Pages: 1148. Print size: 9. 5 pts. Red Letter: Yes. Binding: Paper Over Board. Cover Color: Multi-Colored 2. 24 lbs. Trim Size: 6. 04 X 9. 34 X 1. 46.