Title: The God Contest
Author: Carl Laferton
Illustrator: Catalina Echeverri
Publisher: The Good Book Company
Publication Date: February 2021
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32 pages
Approximate Dimensions: 26 cm × 22 cm
Recommended Age Range: 3–6 years
ISBN: 9781784984786
In The God Contest, Carl Laferton brings to life two stunning “God contests” from history. First, children journey to Mount Carmel, where Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal—and God answers with miraculous fire. Hundreds of years later, they move to the empty tomb, where Jesus triumphs over death, showing once again that He alone is God. With dynamic visuals by Catalina Echeverri, this story invites young readers to “examine the evidence” and confidently join Jesus.
Other books in the Tales that Tell the Truth series:
Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer
The Awesome Super Fantastic Forever Party
The Big Wide Welcome
The Friend Who Forgives
The Garden, The Curtain and the Cross
God's Very Good Idea
Goodbye to Goodbyes
Jesus and the Lion's Den
Jesus and the Very Big Surprise
One O'clock Miracle
The Prisoners, the Earthquake and the Midnight Song
The Storm that Stopped
Man in the Tree and the Brand New Start
The Christmas Promise
The God Contest
Highlights & Benefits
Powerful Parallels: Connects the stories of Elijah and Jesus to show how God proves Himself in the Bible and in history.
Faith-Building Message: Helps kids understand why they can be confident that Jesus is the one true God.
Bold Illustrations: Catalina Echeverri’s signature style brings dramatic biblical moments to life.
Encourages Gospel Conversations: Ideal for reading aloud at home, in church, or in school settings.
Part of a Trusted Series: A standout title from the bestselling Tales That Tell the Truth collection.
Perfect Gift Book: Durable hardcover format and engaging content make it a great choice for birthdays, baptisms, or Sunday school awards.
Teaches Apologetics for Kids: Introduces children to the concept of truth and helps them explore why we can trust the Bible’s claims.