Product Description: Illustrated in full color throughout, this is the complete tale of Jonah, one of the best-loved stories in the Old Testament. With great skill and charming illustrations, Peter Spier brings to life all of Jonah's travels and tribulations: his flight to Tarshish, the raging storm at sea, three days and nights in the belly of a great fish, the journey to Nineveh, Jonah's anger with the Lord, and the lesson of the vine. A reference section at the end of the book, complete with full-color maps, enables readers to learn about the type of ship Jonah might have sailed on and the history and geography of the area in which he lived.
The Book of Jonah is a very special creation, to be enjoyed by people of all ages. Young children, parents, grandparents, caregivers, and all who love children will delight in the intricate artwork and engaging story.
WARNING not the same text as the 1985 edition The 1985 Doubleday editon of Jonah by Spier is a wonderful book. It merits 5 stars, and I agree with everything that reviewer Joan Koelle Snipes says about it - adding that the 1985 edition very closely paraphrases the text of Jonah from the bible, with great illustrations to match it.
However the 2000 Baker edition, while retaining the same illustrations, replaces the bible text with a poorly done fictionalized story about Jonah. Don't get it. Track down the original instead.
Excellent in every way! This is a wonderful retelling of the story of Jonah. It's a good choice for preschoolers AND elementary school aged children. The illustrations are very detailed, so it is an especially good choice when you are reading aloud to just one or two children. (You need to be close to the book to see and talk about Spier's great pictures.) Our two daughters enjoyed this book when they were young, and I count it as a classic which should be in every home where parents want to teach Bible stories. As a parent and a long-time Sunday school teacher, I highly recommend this book.
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