What Ages Is Lantern Trail For?
Kids 2 to 12, in three levels. Toddlers (2 to 4) get a short Picture Book version to enjoy with a grown-up. Younger kids (5 to 8) get the Read-Aloud version. Older kids (9 to 12) get the Read-Myself version, with more detail, harder questions, and the actual Bible passage to read. You pick the level for each child.
Who Reads the Stories Aloud?
Every story, at all three levels, comes with read-aloud audio in a warm, natural-sounding voice created with AI. Words light up on the screen as they are read, so early readers can follow along. Many families still like to read it together, and that works great too.
Which Bible Translation Do You Use?
Every key verse is quoted from the English Standard Version (ESV). The daily stories are written fresh for kids at three reading levels. For Ages 9 to 12, the full Bible passage opens right in the app in the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), a modern, readable translation, with a link to read it in the ESV too.
Why Do You Need a Card for the Free Trial?
It lets your kids keep going without a break if you love it. We show you the exact date you'll be charged before you start, email you 3 days ahead, and you can cancel in one click from your account.
Can I Use It With More Than One Child?
Yes. One plan covers every child in your home. Each child gets their own reading level, stars, and streak.
What If We Miss a Day (or a Week)?
No problem. Lantern Trail always opens to your next unread story. The plan is 365 readings, not 365 dates, so you can start any time of year and go at your own pace.
Is It Tied to a Particular Church or Denomination?
Lantern Trail sticks to the Bible's story and the passage itself, so families from many different churches use it the same way.
Do You Have Anything for Teens?
Not yet, but it's on our list. For now, teens can read the full Bible passage listed each day alongside the Read-Myself version. Leave your email below and we'll tell you when the teen version is ready.
Is There Anything Special for Christmas and Easter?
Yes. Members get Bonus Reads: 24 days of Advent leading up to Christmas, and 8 days of Holy Week that end on Easter morning. They have pictures, audio, quizzes and stickers at all three levels, and they don't change your place in the year plan. The Advent stories are also free for anyone to read on our site.
Can I Give Lantern Trail as a Gift?
Yes. A gift covers a full year for the whole family, and you choose the day it arrives. They get a printable gift card and your note by email. No card is needed from them.
Do You Offer Plans for Churches?
Yes. Churches that cover several families get a bulk discount, and children's ministry staff use it free. Leave your email in the Churches section and we'll send the details.
How Do I Cancel?
Go to your account and tap Cancel plan. It takes one click, and you keep access until the end of the period you've already paid for.
CreationGenesis 1:1–25
Noah and the FloodGenesis 7–8
Crossing the Red SeaExodus 14
The Walls of JerichoJoshua 6
David and Goliath1 Samuel 17:38–58
Jonah and the Big FishJonah 2
Daniel in the Lions' DenDaniel 6
The First ChristmasLuke 2:1–7
Feeding the 5,000John 6:1–15
The Lost SheepLuke 15:1–7
ZacchaeusLuke 19:1–10
The First EasterMatthew 28:1–10