Joseph and the Two Dreams
A special coat and two dreams stir questions and jealousy in Joseph’s family.
Bible stories to share together
The story of Joseph for kids
From a special coat to an embrace of forgiveness. Follow Joseph through ten illustrated chapters about trusting God, choosing what is right, and caring for others.
10 chaptersEnglish and SpanishSounds and animations
Who was Joseph?
Joseph was Jacob’s son. His brothers’ jealousy took him far from home, to Egypt. There he faced very difficult times, but also found opportunities to serve and help others.
With God’s help, Joseph explained Pharaoh’s dreams and prepared the country for years of famine. When his brothers arrived looking for food, he had to decide how to treat them. His story invites us to talk about jealousy, honesty, patience, and forgiveness.
From Jacob’s home to Egypt
Joseph’s story, step by step
Read a chapter each day, or choose together where to begin. Each chapter has illustrations, interactive sounds, and a related activity.
An Unexpected Road to Egypt
Joseph searches for his brothers and begins an unexpected journey under God’s care.
Joseph Chooses What Is Right
Far from home, Joseph serves faithfully and chooses what is right even when it is difficult.
Two Dreams in Prison
In prison, Joseph cares for others and hears two dreams with very different answers.
The Dreams That Troubled Pharaoh
No one can explain Pharaoh’s dreams, until the cupbearer remembers Joseph.
Joseph Explains the Dreams
Joseph acknowledges God’s help and proposes preparing for the difficult years ahead.
From Prisoner to Governor
Pharaoh trusts Joseph with a great responsibility, and he stores food for many families.
The Brothers Seek Food
The brothers travel for food and meet someone they do not recognize.
Judah Protects Benjamin
A cup appears in Benjamin’s sack, and Judah shows how much he has changed.
I Am Joseph!
Joseph reveals who he is, forgives his brothers, and embraces his father again.
What can we learn from Joseph?
Trust
When the road becomes difficult
Joseph had to live far from home. We can talk about asking for help, keeping someone company when they feel sad, and continuing to trust God.
Read chapter 2 →Honesty
Choosing what is right, even when it is hard
Joseph’s choices open a conversation about telling the truth and acting with integrity, even when other people do not.
Read chapter 3 →Forgiveness
Choosing how to treat others
When Joseph met his brothers again, he could respond with compassion. We can talk about acknowledging harm, changing, and seeking reconciliation.
Read chapter 10 →Joseph games and coloring pages
Continue the story with a game or a drawing. These selected activities can be enjoyed on screen or opened to find their printing options.
Read · talk · do
An idea for family or classroom reading
A time to talk about forgiveness
Suggested time: 15–20 minutes. You will need paper and colored pencils. An adult guides the reading and conversation.
Read chapter 10 →- Read together. Open “I Am Joseph!” and read the chapter aloud. Before you begin, remember that Joseph had been separated from his family for a long time.
- Talk together. Ask: “How do you think Joseph felt when he saw his brothers again?” and “What can we do to make things right when we have done something wrong?”
- Draw a way to help. Each participant draws one practical way to care for someone: listening, helping with a task, or keeping them company. Each participant can then show their drawing and explain the action they drew and how it would help someone. Sharing is optional.
- Choose one action. Each person chooses one of those helpful actions to do during the day. Finish with a short prayer for your family.
Invite sharing without requiring anyone to tell personal experiences. Forgiving does not mean accepting continued harm.
Questions about this series
Should we read the chapters in order?
Reading in order helps you follow the story, from Joseph’s dreams to the family reunion. You can also choose a particular chapter to explore a lesson.
How do the sounds work?
Turn on voice tracking and read the story aloud: sounds will play automatically when your reading reaches the corresponding phrases. You can also tap the underlined phrases to play their sounds directly, without turning on voice tracking.
Can we print the activities?
Yes. Open the activity you want and use its print option. Coloring pages can also be colored directly on screen.
Is the story available in Spanish?
Yes. This page, all ten chapters, and their activities have English and Spanish versions. Use the language button to switch versions.