Description:
A retelling of the biblical account of the prophet Jonah who ran away from God, was swallowed by a large fish, and eventually obeyed God by warning the people of Nineveh that God was going to destroy their city. Includes a quilting activity.
Brief description: Retired elementary school library media specialist, wife, mother, and grandmother. A serious student of the Bible, active in her local church, community, and online participating in and leading various Bible studies.
Review Quotes:
Unique resources!
This is more than just another account of the biblical book of Jonah. Eye-catching illustrations complement the retelling. Interactive resources such as discussion questions . . . encourage children to process the account of Jonah while having fun doing it. And a resource that makes this book truly unique is information to assist you in creating your own Bible quilt based on the book!
Jonah: The Fearful Prophet will be a terrific addition to any library, whether for your family, school, or church.
--by Ava Pennington, retired Human Resources executive, interdenominational Bible Study Fellowship teacher, and author of several books for both children and adults.
A Bible Story AND a Special Quilt to Make
The story of Jonah is a powerful way to teach children about sin, how God is a just God and punishes sin, and how He offers forgiveness when we repent and say we're sorry. In this retelling of Jonah, these concepts are brought to an elementary-age level in a very practical way perfect for this age to understand.
I also think one of the most wonderful things about this full color picture book is that there are downloadable coloring pages to transfer onto fabric for you child to color. These special quilt blocks can be crafted into a quilt, a fabric book, or other fabric project you want to make with your child. I especially love this idea because I'm a quilter and am always looking for a new quilt idea for my grandchildren. The links for instructions on how to craft the quilt (along with several fun puzzles and parent discussion questions) are found at the back of the book. What a great project for a quilting ministry at a church to create a child's quilt as well!
--by Nancy I Sanders, award winning author of over 100 books for children of all ages - from toddler to teens and adults