Christopher & Christina Meet Daniel: Brave in a Lions’ Den

There, they meet Daniel—a faithful servant of God whose trust was tested from his youth. Through Daniel’s story, children will discover:

• Courage in Hard Choices: How young Daniel chose simple, healthy food to stay true to God in a foreign land.
• Unshakable Faith: Why Daniel knelt by his window to pray three times every day, even when a dangerous law forbade it.
• God’s Protection: How God sent an angel to shut the mouths of fierce lions, turning a dark den into a place of peace.

Filled with warm, full-color illustrations, Christopher & Christina Meet Daniel: Brave in a Lions’ Den brings the Old Testament to life for young readers. Featuring a bonus “Meet the Real Daniel” summary, reflective discussion questions, a scripture memory verse (Daniel 6:23), a bedtime prayer, and an interactive drawing activity, this book helps children learn that no matter where they are, God is always with them.

Perfect for bedtime reading, Christian elementary classrooms, Sunday school, and family devotions!

What is Christopher & Christina Meet Daniel about?

Christopher and Christina are in Grandpa Theo’s attic when an ancient golden hourglass begins to chime, carrying them to the gardens of ancient Babylon. There they meet Daniel, a servant of God whose faith was tested from his youth. They see Daniel choose simple food so he can stay faithful to God in a foreign land, keep praying three times a day at his window even when a dangerous law forbids it, and rest safely as an angel shuts the lions’ mouths. The central message is that God is with children wherever they are. The book has full-color illustrations and includes a bonus Meet the Real Daniel summary, discussion questions, a memory verse from Daniel 6:23, a bedtime prayer, and a drawing activity.

Who wrote Christopher & Christina Meet Daniel?

It was written by Alfred Basta, a professor, author, and musician, with co-author Nadine Basta.

What genre is Christopher & Christina Meet Daniel?

It is a Christian children’s picture book, which means a Bible story retold in simple language with full-color illustrations, framed by a time-travel adventure and followed by prayer, discussion, and activity pages.

Who is Christopher & Christina Meet Daniel for?

It is written for children and is suggested for bedtime reading, Christian elementary classrooms, Sunday school, and family devotions.

Is Christopher & Christina Meet Daniel part of a series?

Yes. It is Book 12 of Christopher & Christina’s Time Machine, a series in which two children visit Bible characters with a time machine. Each book tells a complete story, so it can be enjoyed on its own. Browse the series on Amazon.

Where can I buy Christopher & Christina Meet Daniel?

Christopher & Christina Meet Daniel is available in paperback and Kindle editions. The paperback ISBN-13 is 979-8190015010 (37 pages, published July 31, 2026).

Amazon (paperback) | Amazon (Kindle) | Indigo (author page)

About the author: Alfred Basta is a professor, author of Ward No. 8 and The Malgrave Letters, and musician as The Bastas Project.

Last updated: October 12, 2026