Christopher & Christina Meet Elisha: The Prophet Who Carried the Cloak

When the Time Machine brings them to a peaceful riverside, they discover a humble man whose faith changed countless lives. Elisha shares the amazing stories of the widow whose tiny jar of oil never ran dry, the healing of bitter water, the floating axe head, and the incredible miracles God performed through simple acts of obedience.

Young readers will learn that God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things, that kindness matters, and that every child has an important role in God’s story.

Filled with beautiful illustrations, engaging storytelling, Scripture-based lessons, discussion questions, a children’s prayer, and fascinating biblical facts, this book helps families explore the life of Elisha in a way children will understand and remember.

Perfect for:

• Children ages 4–8
• Christian families
• Sunday School
• Homeschool Bible lessons
• Bedtime reading
• Church libraries
• Gifts for young believers

Continue the adventure with Christopher & Christina’s Time Machine—where every journey through time is a journey through faith.

What is Christopher & Christina Meet Elisha about?

Christopher and Christina travel through time and arrive at a peaceful riverside, where they meet Elisha, a humble man whose faith changed many lives. Elisha tells them stories from his life: the widow whose small jar of oil never ran dry, the healing of bitter water, the floating axe head, and other miracles God performed through simple acts of obedience. The book teaches that God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things, that kindness matters, and that every child has an important role in God’s story. It includes illustrations, Scripture-based lessons, discussion questions, a children’s prayer, and facts about the Bible.

Who wrote Christopher & Christina Meet Elisha?

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

What genre is Christopher & Christina Meet Elisha?

It is a Christian children’s picture book, which means an illustrated Bible story told through a time-travel adventure, with lessons, questions, and a prayer added for family or classroom use.

Who is Christopher & Christina Meet Elisha for?

It is written for children ages 4 to 8 and is suggested for Christian families, Sunday school classes, homeschool Bible lessons, bedtime reading, church libraries, and gifts for young believers.

Is Christopher & Christina Meet Elisha part of a series?

Yes. It is Book 11 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 read on its own. Browse the series on Amazon.

Where can I buy Christopher & Christina Meet Elisha?

Christopher & Christina Meet Elisha is available in paperback and Kindle editions. The paperback ISBN-13 is 979-8190013351 (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