Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Dragon & the Garden | 2007 | N.D. Wilson | Buy |
| 2 | In the Time of Noah | 2007 | N.D. Wilson | Buy |
| 3 | The Sword of Abram | 2013 | N.D. Wilson | Buy |
The Old Stories series by N.D. Wilson reimagines well-known stories from the Bible for young readers. Each book takes a different account and presents it through Wilson’s distinctive storytelling voice, paired with illustrations by Peter Bentley that give the narratives a rich, almost medieval quality. The Dragon & the Garden retells the story of the fall using a dragon rather than a serpent, while In the Time of Noah and The Sword of Abram cover their respective Old Testament events.
These books are designed to help children see familiar stories with fresh eyes. Wilson avoids a dry, Sunday-school tone in favor of vivid language and striking images that let the drama of each account come through on its own terms. The series has found an audience among parents who want picture books that treat the source material seriously while remaining accessible to very young listeners.