Joshua 3:14–17
A road through the river
When the priests step into the Jordan carrying the ark, the water stops and God’s people cross on dry ground.
Step into 2 Kings 5
Meet
Naaman.
A powerful general. A muddy river. Seven dips between pride and a miracle.
Start the story
Why kids will love this book
Because Naaman has a lot to learn and absolutely no poker face.
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Big feelings
Naaman is proud, frustrated and very certain that he knows best. Children recognize that feeling immediately.
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A count-along surprise
Seven dips invite little listeners to count, guess and lean closer every time Naaman comes back up.
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Humor with a real heart
His reactions are funny, but his change matters. The story lets children laugh and learn at the same time.
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A Bible story that feels new
Many children already know Noah and David. Naaman opens a fresh doorway into the people and promises of Scripture.
Made to be read out loud
Because Scripture does not need us to make it interesting.
Sometimes we just need to stop making it boring.
The question beneath the comedy
Will I trust God when His answer looks too simple?
Naaman expects an important welcome and a dramatic miracle. Instead, Elisha’s messenger gives him one plain instruction: wash in the Jordan seven times.
He almost misses what God wants to do because the answer does not look important enough for an important man.
“So he went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, as the man of God had told him.”2 Kings 5:14
Meet the Jordan River
This river keeps showing up when God’s people are about to see something remarkable.
2 Kings 2:7–14
Two prophets cross
Elijah strikes the Jordan with his cloak and he and Elisha walk across. Elisha later returns and crosses the same river again.
2 Kings 5:10–14
Seven dips and a miracle
Naaman finally follows the simple instruction. After the seventh dip, his skin is restored and his proud heart begins to change.
Matthew 3:13–17
Jesus steps into the Jordan
Centuries later, Jesus is baptized in this river. Heaven opens, the Spirit descends and the Father speaks.
Count with Naaman
Seven dips. No skipping.
Tap each number and count the journey with him. The result is waiting at number seven.
One. Naaman is in the river, but he is still not impressed.
Inside the adventure
Big expressions. Big feelings. Lots of humor.
Why it works out loud
A story little listeners can join.
Children can read Naaman’s expressions before they read the words. They can count all seven dips, wonder whether he will listen and spot the moment his pride finally begins to loosen.
It is funny enough for one more read and meaningful enough for the conversation afterward.
Big personalities belong here
A cheerful guide. A very unimpressed general. Plenty to talk about.
Try this after reading
Which moment would make you the grumpiest?
Being told to wait? Hearing an answer you did not expect? Doing the same thing seven times? Let children choose, explain and notice what changes when Naaman finally listens.
There is more to Naaman than the book
The adventure keeps going in little hands.
The Naaman Coloring Book
More Naaman. More expressions. More room to create.
Children can revisit favorite characters, color the story their way and keep talking about trust, pride, obedience and the God who is faithful.
Paperback · Gloss finish · 8.5 × 8.5 inches · 40 pages
Buy the coloring book
The miracle was never small
The instruction was simple. God’s work was powerful.
The river was ordinary. The servants were the voices Naaman finally listened to. None of that made the miracle less remarkable.
That is what makes this story so good for children. It gives them language for disappointment, anger, listening and the courage it takes to change your mind.
For parents
- Biblical story
- 2 Kings 5
- Recommended age
- 4–7
- Read-aloud
- Yes
- Themes
- Trust, pride, obedience, humility, anger and God’s faithfulness
- Format
- 36-page illustrated hardcover picture book
