Jonah's Whale
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| Rating | : | 4.97 (675 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 080285382X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Foreword Reviews "Both approachable and packed with information, this mini biography introduces children to the history of the thesaurus and its author, inspiring interest in nature, categorization, intellectualism, and the myriad ideas and uses of language."
Whale"s faithful spirit fills the pages of this vibrant story and gives a new twist to the classic, well-loved biblical tale. Eileen Spinelli"s charming retelling of this familiar story will delight readers of all ages, as will Giuliano Ferri"s rich and vivid illustrations.Watch the trailer:. God made Whale and gave him a home in the blue-deep waters of the sea, a family with whom he could play and splash, and a joyful song to sing. And then one day, when a wild storm raged above, God gave Whale a job to do
"Not what you might expect" according to Kindle Customer. This is not really a retelling of the biblical story of Jonah and the big fish. Instead, it's a beautifully illustrated tale about a whale who relies upon God. He swallows Jonah because God tells him to - then learns to wait patiently to hear from God again. The. An endearing story with a gentle, biblical message The Loopy Librarian The simple text and soft, comforting illustrations make the story of Jonah's whale very endearing. Told from the point-of-view of the whale, it gives the gentle message of what it means to obey and to wait on the Lord. This book does not explain Jonah's story, a. Creative re-telling of a Biblical tale! You probably know the Biblical story of Jonah and the Whale and why Jonah was swallowed up. BUT, did you ever think about what the whale was thinking? Eileen Spinelli's book, "Jonah's Whale" answers that question!I really liked this clever re-telling of the stor