Ages 2–6 will love coloring in these 8-page books while they learn some
of Icky’s favorite Bible stories.

Icky’s Bible Coloring Books are part of a family of Icky Ichthys puppet ministry products that create an interactive learning experience - making Bible stories come alive in the imagination of children.
They center around Icky Ichthys The Storytelling Puppet (You can order this separately)

”Why start a puppet ministry?”

Icky brings the story to life!

Icky Ichthys The Storytelling Puppet is a colorful, large 22-inch, handmade puppet designed to engage children during storytime. But Icky will do more than just bring the story to life, he will create a
special bond with children ages 2 and up.

Icky sparks the Imagination!
Not only will children engage with the story told by Icky, but they can interact in the story with Icky’s School of Friends. These adorable finger puppets are available in three sets and come from Peru
through the Fair Trade program (socially responsible businesses that provide sustainable commerce in developing countries). A great interactive learning experience that makes Bible stories come alive in the imagination of children. Icky’s School of Friends is not available online. To order, call Logos Productions at 1-800-328-0200.

Icky empowers Teachers!
Teachers needn’t worry about being good at storytelling because they can
use Icky’s Fish Tales – a book of over 50 conversational
children’s sermons to help adults share faith talk with young children
during story time or in worship. Each story is written as a conversation
between you, Icky, and the children. Also included are helpful tips for
using puppets in different situations.

Why the name "Icky"?
You may be thinking that a fish is a strange Bible storyteller, and that
“Icky” is an odd name! Of course, many stories of Jesus take place around
the Sea of Galilee and some of his disciples were fishers, but these aren’t
the only fish connections. Icky is named for Ichthys – the Greek word for
“fish.” In Greek, the first letters of these names – Jesus Christ, Son of
God, Savior – spelled the word Ichthys. The Ichthys is one of the church’s
oldest symbols. Early Christians used the symbol like a arrow to direct
believers to secret meeting places, as well as to identify themselves as
followers of Christ. Upon meeting, one person would draw a half circle to
indicate their Christian identity. If the other person recognized the
invitation, they drew another half circle and the simple fish shape was
formed. So Ichthys is where Icky gets his name.

Using Puppets for Children’s Sermons
Using a puppet like Icky Ichthys can be a fun way to create a special
bond with the children in your congregation. It can also give you, the
storyteller, permission to engage with the children in ways that bridge
Bible learning with play and imagination. When using any puppet, keep in
mind some of these ideas.
Spend time getting to know the puppet. Talk to Icky and let him answer. What sort of personality do you think he has? Is he old and wise?
Energetic and fun loving? Shy? A jokester? Talking to and with Icky will
give you a feel for how you might interact with the puppet during children’s
sermons.
Each children’s sermon should have some level of conversation
between you, Icky, and the children. Practice each sermon to imagine how you
and Icky might work together with the children to share in the faith talk.
Icky is a fairly large puppet and has a moveable mouth that can hold
some things. Practice maneuvering Icky and get a feel for what sort of
things are possible, fun, and easy for him to do.
Icky can “talk” if you position your whole hand under the lower part
of his mouth. Don’t try to hide that you are the voice of Icky. Young
children will be more interested in Icky and his movements than in who is
doing the talking.