Ten Plagues Printable Bible Storybook for Kids

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The story of Moses and Pharaoh contains several difficult events, but it also shows children that God hears His people, confronts injustice, keeps His promises, and leads the Israelites out of slavery.

This Ten Plagues Bible storybook helps children follow that story one event at a time.

Ten Plagues Printable Bible Storybook for Kids

Each plague page includes a large illustration, a short child-friendly explanation, and a corresponding verse from Exodus. Children can color the black-and-white version as they learn, or teachers can use the full-color pages as visual aids during Sunday school, homeschool Bible lessons, children’s church, or family Bible study.

The storybook continues beyond the tenth plague with a Freedom at Last page that explains how Pharaoh released the Israelites, and God led His people out of Egypt.

What You’ll Find:

This set includes both black-and-white and full-color Bible story pages.

The black-and-white section contains:

• A “Plagues of Egypt” cover page
• One lesson page for each of the ten plagues
• A “Freedom at Last” Exodus page
• A closing page with Exodus 14:14

The full-color section provides ready-to-use versions of the cover and plague lesson pages.

Each plague page includes:

• The number of the plague
• A descriptive page title
• A brief explanation written for children
• A large illustration
• A corresponding verse from Exodus

This makes the set useful as a coloring book, read-aloud storybook, Bible lesson resource, classroom display, or set of visual teaching cards.

How This Printable Differs From Simple Coloring Pages

These pages contain more teaching material than a traditional coloring sheet.

The separate Ten Plagues coloring-page set provides one simple numbered picture for each plague. That version is especially useful for preschoolers who need large coloring spaces and minimal text.

This storybook is better suited to children who are ready to hear a short explanation and connect each event with Scripture.

Use this version when you want to:

• Read the story in order
• Introduce the matching Bible verses
• Create a Ten Plagues storybook
• Teach a multi-day Exodus lesson
• Display illustrated lesson pages
• Send home a Bible review booklet
• Compare the black-and-white and colored versions

The Bible Story Behind the Ten Plagues

The account of the plagues is found primarily in Exodus 7–12.

God instructed Moses and Aaron to speak to Pharaoh and ask him to release the Israelites from slavery. Pharaoh would not listen. The plagues that followed demonstrated God’s power and eventually led to the Israelites leaving Egypt.

The story then continues with Pharaoh changing his mind, pursuing the Israelites, and God delivering His people at the Red Sea.

When teaching young children, it helps to place the plagues within that larger story:

• The Israelites were being treated cruelly.
• God knew His people were suffering and listened to their cries.
• God instructed Moses to speak with Pharaoh about His command.
• Pharaoh would not do what God commanded.
• The plagues served as repeated warnings for Pharaoh to listen to God.
• Before the Israelites left Egypt, God told them what to do.
• In the end, Pharaoh released the Israelites from Egypt.
• God led the Israelites on their journey to freedom.

The Ten Plagues in Order

Plague 1: Water Turns to Blood

Bible reference: Exodus 7:14–25

Moses and Aaron confronted Pharaoh near the Nile. Aaron used his staff to strike the water, and it turned to blood. The fish died, the river developed a foul smell, and the Egyptians could not use it for drinking.

The page shows dead fish in the water and includes Exodus 7:18 beneath the illustration.

Discuss These Questions:

• How did the Nile help the people?
• What was God’s message to Pharaoh through Moses?
• What happened before Pharaoh allowed the Israelites to leave?

Plague 2: Frogs Cover the Land

Bible reference: Exodus 8:1–15

Frogs came out of the water and spread throughout Egypt. They entered houses, bedrooms, kitchens, and even Pharaoh’s palace.

The page shows a large group of frogs and explains that they covered the land. It includes Exodus 8:6.

Children can pretend to hop like frogs before returning to the lesson.

Plague 3: Gnats Swarm Egypt

Bible reference: Exodus 8:16–19

Aaron struck the dust, and tiny insects came upon people and animals.

The page identifies them as gnats and includes Exodus 8:17. Some Bible translations use the word lice, so children may encounter either name in different Bibles.

Ask:

• Where did the gnats come from?
• Who was affected?
• Could Pharaoh’s magicians reproduce this plague?

Plague 4: Flies Take Over

Bible reference: Exodus 8:20–32

Swarms filled Egyptian homes and made life miserable. God made a distinction between the Egyptians and the Israelites living in Goshen.

The page shows a distressed man surrounded by flies and includes Exodus 8:24.

Children can count the flies or draw additional ones around the illustration.

Plague 5: The Animals Become Sick

Bible reference: Exodus 9:1–7

A severe disease affected Egyptian livestock, while the Israelites’ animals were protected.

The page shows a sick cow and explains the difference between the Egyptian livestock and the Israelites’ animals. It includes Exodus 9:6.

Explain that livestock were important for food, transportation, farming, and daily work.

Plague 6: Painful Sores

Bible reference: Exodus 9:8–12

Moses tossed soot into the air, and painful boils appeared on people and animals.

The page depicts a person with visible sores and includes Exodus 9:10.

For younger children, keep the explanation simple and avoid graphic details.

Plague 7: A Terrible Hailstorm

Bible reference: Exodus 9:13–35

A powerful storm brought thunder, lightning, hail, and fire. It damaged crops, trees, animals, and anything left outside.

The page shows dark storm clouds, rain, and hailstones and includes Exodus 9:23.

Talk about how Moses warned the people before the storm and why warnings should be taken seriously.

Plague 8: Locusts Eat Everything

Bible reference: Exodus 10:1–20

Locusts covered the land and ate the plants that remained after the hailstorm.

The page features three large locusts and includes Exodus 10:15.

Explain that locusts are insects similar to grasshoppers. Large swarms can consume enormous amounts of vegetation.

Plague 9: Darkness Covers Egypt

Bible reference: Exodus 10:21–29

Darkness covered Egypt for three days, while the Israelites had light where they lived.

The page illustrates an Egyptian home covered in darkness and includes Exodus 10:22.

Turn off the classroom lights briefly and ask children what would become difficult during complete darkness.

Plague 10: The Death of the Firstborn

Bible reference: Exodus 11:1–12:32

The final plague is the saddest and most serious part of the story.

Before the final plague, God told the Israelites to place lamb’s blood on their doorframes for protection. Following the death of the firstborn in Egypt, Pharaoh finally released the Israelites.

The page uses a cemetery-style illustration and includes Exodus 12:13.

Teach this page gently and in language appropriate for the children’s ages.

A simple way to explain this to younger learners is:

The final plague was a difficult and sad part of the story. God gave His people instructions to protect them. Following this event, Pharaoh finally let the Israelites leave Egypt.

On the Way to Freedom

There is more to the story after the tenth plague.

With Pharaoh no longer holding them back, the Israelites began traveling away from Egypt. God remained with them, leading the way through a pillar of cloud during the day and a pillar of fire after sunset.

The storybook includes a Freedom at Last page featuring Pharaoh and Exodus 13:21.

This page is important because it helps children understand the purpose of the story. The lesson is not simply a list of disasters. It is part of the account of God delivering His people from slavery.

The black-and-white section concludes with:

“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” — Exodus 14:14

This provides a natural transition into a lesson about crossing the Red Sea.

Supplies Needed

You only need a few basic supplies:

• Printed Ten Plagues Bible storybook
• White printer paper or cardstock
• Crayons
• Colored pencils
• Washable markers
• Stapler or hole punch
• Folder, binder, or ribbon, optional
• Children’s Bible
• Construction paper for a cover, optional

Regular printer paper is suitable for individual coloring pages. Cardstock works better when using the pages as reusable lesson posters.

How to Use the 10 Plagues of Egypt Printable

Choose the Black-and-White or Color Version

Print the black-and-white pages when children will color their own books.

Use the full-color pages when:

• You need ready-made teaching visuals
• You are teaching a large group
• You want to display the pages on a board
• Coloring time is limited
• You want an example for children to follow

Read the Story From the Bible

Read the appropriate passage before introducing each page.

You can teach all ten plagues in one overview lesson or divide the story across several sessions.

Discuss the Picture and Explanation

Read the short summary printed at the top of the page.

Then point out:

• The plague number
• The illustration
• The people or animals affected
• Pharaoh’s response
• The Bible verse at the bottom

Color the Black-and-White Page

Allow children to color while you review the story.

The activity gives them something quiet to do while listening and creates a visual reminder they can take home.

Assemble the Storybook

Place the pages in order and staple them along the left edge.

Children can color the cover and write their names on the line provided.

For a reusable classroom book, place the pages in sheet protectors and store them in a binder.

Three Ways to Print the Resource

Full-Size Bible Storybook

Print one page per sheet and staple the pages together.

This format provides the most room for coloring and makes the text easy to read.

Half-Size Booklet

Select two pages per sheet in the printer settings.

Cut the sheets in half, arrange the pages, and staple them into a smaller booklet.

Lesson Posters

Print the full-color pages on cardstock.

Laminate them and display one page as each plaque is introduced.

Classroom and Sunday School Uses

Illustrated Read-Aloud

Hold up each color page while reading the story from the Bible.

The pictures give younger children a visual reference without requiring them to complete an activity at the same time.

Take-Home Bible Book

Have children color one page each week.

At the end of the unit, assemble the completed pages into a book they can take home and share with their families.

Ten Plagues Timeline

Display the pages in numerical order across a classroom wall.

Add an arrow between each page to create a visual timeline.

Bible Lesson Review

Mix the pages and ask children to restore the correct order.

Because each page is clearly numbered and titled, younger students can participate successfully.

Small-Group Reading

Assign one plague to each child or group.

Have them read the summary, find the verse, and explain the event to the class.

Scripture Search

Older elementary students can locate every printed verse in the Bible and read the surrounding passage.

A Four-Lesson Ten Plagues Unit

Lesson 1: Moses Confronts Pharaoh

Cover:

• Why the Israelites needed deliverance
• Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh
• Water turning to blood
• Frogs

Lesson 2: Gnats, Flies, and Livestock

Cover:

• Gnats from the dust
• Swarms of flies
• The sickness affecting livestock
• God distinguishing between Egypt and Goshen

Lesson 3: Boils, Hail, and Locusts

Cover:

• Painful boils
• The warning before the hailstorm
• Damage to crops and trees
• Locusts consuming what remained

Lesson 4: Darkness, Passover, and Freedom

Cover:

• Three days of darkness
• God’s instructions before the final plague
• The final plague
• Pharaoh releasing the Israelites
• God leading His people out of Egypt

Discussion Questions

Use these questions while children color or after reading the story:

• Why did God send Moses to Pharaoh?
• What did Moses tell Pharaoh about God’s people?
• Why did Pharaoh continue to refuse?
• Which plague affected the Nile?
• Which plagues involved insects?
• Which plague affected livestock?
• What warning was given before the hailstorm?
• What did the locusts eat?
• How long did the darkness last?
• What instructions did God give the Israelites before Passover?
• What happened after the tenth plague?
• How did God guide the Israelites after they left Egypt?
• What does this story teach us about listening?
• What does it show about God hearing His people?
• Why is the “Freedom at Last” page important?

Bible Storybook Activities

Make a Plague Sequence Strip

Print reduced copies of the plague pictures.

Cut them apart and glue them onto a long strip of paper in the correct order.

Match the Verses

Write the Bible references on separate cards.

Have older children match each reference with the corresponding plague page.

Create a Moses and Pharaoh Dialogue

Let two children take the roles of Moses and Pharaoh.

Moses can say:

“Let my people go.”

Pharaoh can respond according to that part of the story.

Add a Red Sea Page

After completing the included “Freedom at Last” page, ask children to draw what happened next at the Red Sea.

Compare Pharaoh’s Responses

Older students can examine how Pharaoh responded after different plagues.

Ask them to notice:

• When he appeared to change his mind
• When he asked Moses to pray
• When he broke his promise
• What finally happened after the tenth plague

Age Recommendations

Preschool

Use the colored pages as visual aids and select only a few black-and-white pages for coloring.

Keep the summaries brief and handle the tenth plague gently.

Kindergarten Through Second Grade

Children can color the complete book, repeat the plagues in order, and answer simple comprehension questions.

Third Through Fifth Grade

Older children can read the printed summaries and verses independently.

They can also:

• Look up the complete passages
• Write a sentence about each plague
• Compare Pharaoh’s responses
• Create a timeline
• Explain the connection to Passover
• Present one page to the class

Teaching the Tenth Plague Gently

The final plague may be upsetting to children, so avoid rushing through it or presenting it casually.

Focus on:

• The seriousness of Pharaoh’s repeated refusal
• God’s warnings
• The Passover instructions
• The Israelites’ protection
• The sadness experienced in Egypt
• Pharaoh finally releasing the Israelites
• God leading His people toward freedom

Allow children to ask questions. It is okay to acknowledge that this is a difficult part of the Bible story.

More Bible Activities to Explore

If you enjoyed this Ten Plagues Printable Bible Storybook, here are a few more Bible activities and printables that help children learn about important people, events, and lessons from Scripture in a fun and engaging way.

• Moses Parts the Red Sea Craft – A hands-on activity that helps children remember how God made a way for His people through the sea.
• Moses Bible Paper Bag Craft – Turn Moses into a fun paper bag puppet that children can use while retelling his story.
• Baby Moses in a Basket Craft – A simple craft that introduces children to the story of baby Moses and how God watched over him.
• 20 Free Bible Verses Coloring Pages for Adults – Enjoy relaxing coloring pages featuring encouraging Bible verses that are perfect for quiet reflection.
• Pharaoh Bible Craft – A fun Bible activity that helps children learn about Pharaoh and his role in the story of Moses.

Download the printable and choose the black-and-white storybook or the ready-to-use color lesson pages.

Children can color the pictures, read the short explanations, find the matching verses in Exodus, and place the events in order. The additional freedom page carries the story beyond the plagues and reminds children that God was leading the Israelites out of slavery.

This resource gives parents, teachers, and ministry leaders a structured way to teach a challenging Bible account through Scripture, illustrations, discussion, and hands-on learning.

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