Non-Fiction Arch Books in Order
Part ofBryan Davis Books in OrderBrowse Bryan Davis's Arch Books in order, with quick summaries, series background, and help choosing where to start with these Bible retellings.
Last updated: July 2, 2026
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Non-Fiction Arch books in publication order
4 books
The Story of Jesus' Baptism and Temptation
by Bryan Davis
1997
This Arch Book introduces children to Jesus' baptism by John and His testing in the wilderness. The story keeps the focus on obedience, temptation, and God's faithfulness.
The Day Jesus Died
by Bryan Davis
1998
Bryan Davis retells the crucifixion for children in the Arch Books format. It walks through the sorrow of Good Friday with clear, age-appropriate language.
The Story of the Empty Tomb
by Bryan Davis
1998
This brief children's retelling follows the discovery of Jesus' empty tomb and the joy of the resurrection. It is built for young readers who are just learning the Easter story.
Jacob's Dream
by Bryan Davis
2001
This short Arch Book retells Jacob's vision of the ladder to heaven for young readers. It turns a big Bible scene into a simple story about promise, hope, and God's care.
Non-Fiction Arch books in chronological order
The Story of Jesus' Baptism and Temptation
by Bryan Davis
1997Non-Fiction Arch, Book 1
The Day Jesus Died
by Bryan Davis
1998Non-Fiction Arch, Book 2
The Story of the Empty Tomb
by Bryan Davis
1998Non-Fiction Arch, Book 3
Jacob's Dream
by Bryan Davis
2001Non-Fiction Arch, Book 4
Series background & context
The Non-Fiction Arch books are a very different side of Bryan Davis. These are short children's Bible retellings in the long-running Arch Books format, built for younger readers, read-aloud time, and simple classroom or family use.
Instead of one ongoing cast or a connected fantasy setting, each book stands on its own. The titles here cover Jesus' baptism and temptation, the day of the crucifixion, the empty tomb, and Jacob's dream. That means the focus is not on suspense or series plotting. It is on making a single Bible event clear, memorable, and approachable for children.
They are quick, clear, and gentle.
Because these are short retellings, the appeal is in the straightforwardness. A parent, teacher, or church volunteer can pick one up and get directly into the story without a lot of setup. Younger readers get the main event, the main emotion, and the main spiritual point without being overwhelmed.
If you are browsing Davis because you know his fantasy, these books show a simpler part of his writing life. If you are browsing because you want child-friendly Bible stories, they do that job neatly and without fuss.
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