Christopher & Christina Meet Solomon: The Wisest King

When Christopher and Christina step into Grandpa Theo’s magical Time Machine, they find themselves standing in the magnificent palace of King Solomon. As they journey through one of the Bible’s most inspiring stories, they discover why Solomon asked God for wisdom instead of riches or power, witness the famous judgment between two mothers, and learn that true wisdom begins with a heart that seeks God.

Filled with beautiful illustrations, engaging storytelling, and age-appropriate biblical truths, this heartwarming adventure introduces young readers to one of Scripture’s greatest lessons: God gladly gives wisdom to those who ask Him.

Perfect for family reading, bedtime, Sunday school, Christian classrooms, and homeschool libraries, this faith-filled picture book helps children understand the value of making wise choices, trusting God, and living with love and compassion.

Inside this book:

• A captivating Bible-based time-travel adventure
• The inspiring story of King Solomon
• A child-friendly prayer
• “Talk About It” discussion questions for families and classrooms
• A Bible memory verse (James 1:5)
• Beautiful illustrations that bring Scripture to life

Join Christopher and Christina on another unforgettable journey through time—and discover that the greatest treasure is the wisdom God gives to those who seek Him.

What is Christopher & Christina Meet Solomon about?

Christopher and Christina step into Grandpa Theo’s time machine and arrive in the palace of King Solomon. They learn why Solomon asked God for wisdom rather than riches or power, and they witness his famous judgment between two mothers. The central lesson is that true wisdom starts with a heart that seeks God. Themes include making wise choices, trusting God, seeking God first, and living with love and compassion. The illustrated book also includes a child-friendly prayer, Talk About It discussion questions for families and classrooms, and a Bible memory verse from James 1:5. It runs 37 pages.

Who wrote Christopher & Christina Meet Solomon?

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

What genre is Christopher & Christina Meet Solomon?

It is a Christian children’s picture book, which means an illustrated Bible story framed by a time-travel adventure, with a prayer, discussion questions, and a memory verse for family or classroom use.

Who is Christopher & Christina Meet Solomon for?

It is a faith-filled picture book for children, suggested for family reading, bedtime, Sunday school, Christian classrooms, and homeschool libraries.

Is Christopher & Christina Meet Solomon part of a series?

Yes. It is Book 9 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 Solomon?

Christopher & Christina Meet Solomon is available in paperback and Kindle editions. The paperback ISBN-13 is 979-8190010312 (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