Christopher & Christina Meet Joshua: The Walls Came Tumbling Down

When Christopher and Christina travel back in their magical time machine, they arrive at the ancient city of Jericho, where enormous walls stand tall before Joshua and God’s people. But Joshua has received a very unusual plan from God. Instead of fighting the walls, the people must march around them, day after day, and wait for God’s perfect moment.

Through this engaging retelling of Joshua’s story, children discover important lessons about faith, courage, patience, obedience, and trusting God even when His plan seems strange. As the Israelites follow God’s instructions, the children witness the walls of Jericho come tumbling down and learn that God is always with those who trust Him.

The story also includes a simple prayer, a child friendly introduction to the real Joshua, discussion questions, a memory lesson, and a drawing activity that encourages children to think about God’s amazing power.

A wonderful choice for families, parents, Sunday school teachers, and Christian educators, this book helps children connect with Scripture while learning that wherever God leads them, He will go with them.

What is Christopher & Christina Meet Joshua about?

Christopher and Christina arrive in their time machine at Jericho, where massive walls stand before Joshua and God’s people. God gives Joshua an unusual plan: instead of fighting, the people march around the walls day after day and wait for God’s timing. The children watch the walls fall and learn that God is with those who trust Him, even when His plan seems strange. The book teaches faith, courage, patience, and obedience, and its central message is that wherever God leads, He goes with His people. It also includes a simple prayer, a child-friendly introduction to the historical Joshua, discussion questions, a memory lesson, and a drawing activity about God’s power.

Who wrote Christopher & Christina Meet Joshua?

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

What genre is Christopher & Christina Meet Joshua?

It is a Christian children’s picture book, which means a short illustrated Bible story told through a time-travel adventure, with a prayer, discussion questions, and a drawing activity at the end.

Who is Christopher & Christina Meet Joshua for?

It is written for children, and for the parents, Sunday school teachers, and Christian educators who want to connect them with Scripture.

Is Christopher & Christina Meet Joshua part of a series?

Yes. It is Book 30 of Christopher & Christina’s Time Machine, a picture book series in which two children travel back in time to meet people from the Bible, with each book visiting a different Bible character. You can find the series on Amazon.

Where can I buy Christopher & Christina Meet Joshua?

Christopher & Christina Meet Joshua is available in paperback and Kindle editions. The paperback ISBN-13 is 979-8174121386 (37 pages, published September 13, 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