Book

Who was Jonah? / Matt Koceich ; interior illustration by Jon Davis.

Koceich, Matt, (author.). Yuste, Patricia, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"What do you know about Jonah? Was he: . . .the reluctant prophet who said no to God? . . .the man tossed overboard during a colossal storm? . . .the one who changed his mind after being swallowed by a big fish? . . .all of the above? Journey along with Jonah on the high seas, in the belly of a fish, in the very center of God's amazing power! This biblically accurate story of Jonah, created just for the kids in your life, explores the life of the reluctant prophet who said no to God, while drawing 8- to 12-year-olds into a fascinating time and place as they learn about the man who was tossed overboard during a storm and experienced a change of heart after being swallowed by a giant fish. Featuring three key sections--a Fact File, an Action File, and a Power File--kids will enjoying learning about the life of Jonah while coming to understand that an ancient Bible story really does apply to their lives today. Dozens of captivating line art pieces add depth and interest to every chapter."--Publisher's description.