The soft watercolor illustrations show Jonah trying to escape, but ending up inside the belly of a whale where he promises to obey God. Parents can flesh the basic story out, but the essence is there in an agreeable little package. 1997, DK, Ages 18 mo. The story of the Joseph who is hated by his brothers and sold into slavery is told on a level that toddlers can easily understand in this mini board book. The soft watercolor illustrations show and name all of the brothers and how they mistreated Joseph, but in the end he forgave them.
Parents can flesh out the basic story, but the essence is there in a delightful little package.
1997, DK, Ages 18 mo. This book is a special delight. Yolen relates stories to accompany the religious significance of each of the holidays. Some are Chasidic, Talmudic, or folktales, but always Ms. Yolen's voice is that of the storyteller. Familiar songs are included along with the music.