This pared down retelling of Jonah and the whale retains all of the elements that make the story so memorable: Jonah refuses to obey God’s command and tries to flee from Him by boarding a ship to a distant land but there is no escape. God sends a great storm and Jonah is thrown overboard and swallowed by a whale. Realizing that it is impossible to hide from God, Jonah offers prayers to God for saving his life. He is then restored to land and, from then on, willingly carries out God’s wishes. The colorful, full-bleed spreads have a charming simplicity that matches the text, and the small trim size (7” x 7”) is perfect for little hands.
Recommended for ages 1 – 4.
Susan Kantor was a senior writer/editor for Girl Scouts of the USA, a children’s book editor, and a past judge for the National Jewish Book Awards in the illustrated children’s book category. She is a writer and a docent at the Rubin Museum in New York City, where she leads public and private tours.
