Jonah and the Whale (and the Worm) - Hardcover

Marzollo, Jean

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0316741345 ISBN 13: 9780316741347

Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers, 2004

Synopsis

Provides a retelling of this tale of the Old Testament about a stubborn man named Jonah who learns an important lesson about love and forgiveness after encountering a large whale and a little worm on the high seas, enhanced with brilliantly colored illustrations from the author and illustrator of Daniel in the Lions' Den.

About this title

About the Author:

Jean Marzollo is the author of over one hundred books, including the best-selling, award-winning I SPY books (with photographs by Walter Wick). Daniel in the Lion's Den is the first book she has written and illustrated.

From School Library Journal:

PreSchool-Grade 3–Marzollo continues her series of accessible retellings of Bible stories. After God releases Jonah from the whale, the prophet remains reluctant to fulfill God's mandate that he preach to the Ninevites. He finally does so, and although they change their ways, Jonah still feels that they should be punished for their past sins. As he waits outside the city, hoping that God will destroy at least part of it, he observes the actions of a humble cutworm and learns a lesson about God's love that convinces him to forgive his enemies. The expressive watercolor illustrations and gentle text provide a solid starting point for collaborative reading and discussion. The text alternates between omniscient narration and dialogue between Jonah and God. Tiny octopuses in the margins also comment on the tale, foreshadowing events and prompting page turns. This book is a fun, unpretentious take on a favorite old story.–Anne M. Holcomb, Los Angeles Public Library
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About this edition

• Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0316741345
• ISBN 13: 9780316741347
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32