| Jonah's Whale Contributor(s): Spinelli, Eileen (Author), Giuliano Ferri (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 080285382X ISBN-13: 9780802853820 Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $14.40 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Religion - Bible Stories - Old Testament - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Marine Life - Juvenile Nonfiction | Religious - Christian - Values & Virtues |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2011022482 |
| Lexile Measure: 530 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 9.2" W x 12.1" (0.90 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 153248 Reading Level: 2.9 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. Whales faithful spirit fills the pages of this vibrant story and gives a new twist to the classic, well-loved biblical tale. Eileen Spinellis charming retelling of this familiar story will delight readers of all ages, as will Giuliano Ferris rich and vivid illustrations. Watch the trailer: |
Contributor Bio(s): Spinelli, Eileen: - Eileen Spinelli's love of books began at age five, during her first visit to the local public library. ?Iclimbed up the steps to the children's room on the secondfloor and into a wonderland! Books everywhere . . . Ididn't know which book to grab first, ? she explains. ?Itmade no difference to me that I couldn't read.? After that, young Eileen visited the library every Saturday with hermother. After a few years of library visits, she knew shewanted to become a writer.Giuliano Ferri: - Giuliano Ferri has illustrated over thirty-five children's books, published both internationally and in the U.S. His most recent titles include Peace on Earth: Poems and Prayers for Peace (Lion Hudson) and Ant and Grasshopper (Margaret K |