The Book of Jonah

by Peter E Spier

Two-time Caldecott illustrator Peter Spier’s visual retelling of a favorite Bible story is back in print! In a tale full of action, adventure, and strife, Jonah is asked by God to tell the people of Nineveh to mend their wicked ways. Fleeing from this enormous task, Jonah sets sail and is thrown overboard and swallowed by a great fish. What follows is Jonah’s journey to acceptance of God’s love and grace.
 
A reference section at the end of the book shares historical and geographical notes about the story, including details about the ship Jonah might have sailed on and a fascinating discussion of the ancient city of Nineveh and the location of its ruins in present-day Iraq.

• ISBN10: 0385379099
• ISBN13: 9780385379090
• Publish Date: 27 January 2015 (first published 1 January 2015)
• Publish Status: Active
• Out of Print: 24 November 2015
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 40
• Language: English
• URL: https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780385379090

Reviews

[cherryblossommj]

I want this book! We have a handful of Peter Spier books around here, and love them all. [b:Noah's Ark|304845|Noah's Ark|Peter Spier|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1320558049s/304845.jpg|3042469] is one that we read again and again, and the kids just sit and stare at the illustrations and limited words for hours. They just soak in the story. I believe that [b:The Book of Jonah|22208545|The Book of Jonah|Peter E Spier|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1407709229s/22208545.jpg|41549521] will be along the same lines for their benefit. In my opinion it's beautiful and I'm loving these Spier reprints!

I read a digital arc and definitely plan to get a physical copy for our shelves.