While celebrating 30 years of the NIrV translation, Zondervan releases a new Bible that answers 1,000 real questions kids ask about God, faith, and the Bible.
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH., October 2026—Zondervan, part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, announces the release of the NIrV Question and Answer Bible for Kids, arriving October 6, 2026. Designed for kids ages 6 to 10, the new Bible meets young readers’ curiosity head-on, addressing real questions kids are already asking about God, faith, and the Bible. The release continues a Q&A tradition Zondervan pioneered with the NIV Quest Study Bible, which has surpassed 2 million copies sold since 1994 by centering Scripture engagement on the questions readers actually bring to the text.
Built on the complete text of the New International Reader’s Version (NIrV) and written at a third-grade reading level, the NIrV Question and Answer Bible for Kids weaves 1,000 real questions and answers throughout Scripture, covering everything from God’s character and prayer to the people, places, and everyday life of Bible times. Colorful illustrations, book introductions, Bible activities, and a kid-friendly dictionary round out a design made to turn natural curiosity into a lasting love for God’s Word.
The launch also coincides with the 30th anniversary of the complete NIrV Bible, first published in 1996. Developed in partnership with Biblica, the global Bible ministry that translated the text, the NIrV has spent three decades helping children and beginning readers encounter Scripture in language they can understand.
Key Features:
- Complete text of the easy-to-read New International Reader’s Version (NIrV) of the Bible
- 1,000 Questions and Answers – Sprinkled throughout the text, these address common and important questions about the Bible, as well as topics like God’s character, prayer, and what life was like in Bible times
- Bible Activities – Sends kids through the pages of the Bible so they will have fun while learning
- Book Introductions – Provides an overview of each book of the Bible and its author
- Bible Dictionary – Allows kids to find the meaning of unfamiliar words
- Fun and colorful illustrations throughout the text
- Presentation page for gift giving
- Satin ribbon marker
- Beautiful and durable Leathersoft™ cover
- Exclusive easy-to-read Zondervan NIrV Comfort Print® typeface
- Print size: 8.5
The NIrV Question and Answer Bible for Kids is available in three editions: Hardcover, Comfort Print (ISBN 9780310466901); Leathersoft, Blue, Comfort Print (ISBN 9780310466918); and Leathersoft, Pink, Comfort Print (ISBN 9780310466932).
To learn more, visit https://www.zondervan.com/p/nirv-question-answer-bible-for-kids/.
About Zondervan
Zondervan, a worldwide leading Christian publisher of books and Bibles, is part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. Its publications include a variety of Bible translations for all ages; books in numerous genres and subject areas; academic and reference works; curriculum resources; and books for children and young adults. Zondervan is based in Grand Rapids, MI. For more information, visit zondervan.com.
About the NIrV
The New International Reader’s Version (NIrV) is an easy-to-read Bible translation developed especially for children and beginning readers. First published in 1996 and marking its 30th anniversary in 2026, the NIrV renders Scripture in clear, accessible language at a third-grade reading level, drawing on the same scholarship as the New International Version (NIV). Every NIrV purchased helps Biblica translate and distribute Scripture to people around the globe. Learn more at thenivbible.com/nirv-philosophy/.
Media Contact: Serena DeKryger, Manager of Publicity and Reader Engagement, serena.dekryger@harpercollins.com
