Biblical Stories:

Jonah & The Whale


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General Bible Books | Creation | Noah's Ark | The Tower of Babel | Abraham & Sarah | Isaac & Rebecca | Jacob, Esau, Rachel, and Leah | Joseph | Moses | Balaam's Talking Donkey | Joshua | Samson | David | Solomon | Jonah | Ruth | Esther | Daniel |


Jonah and the Whale

By Rosemary Lanning
When Jonah, refusing his Lord's request to spread the Word to the people in the corrupt city of Nineveh, heads for the high seas, the Lord summons up a terrible storm that threatens all aboard and sends Jonah into the watery depths where he is swallowed by a whale. Trapped for days in the belly of the whale, Jonah sees the error of his ways and is mercifully set free to fulfill his mission. The story of Jonah is an exciting tale of danger and adventure that offers children a direct and satisfying lesson in disobedience, punishment, forgiveness, and redemption. Bernadette Watt's illustrations, done in a gentle naif folk art style, exude warmth and childlike appeal, making this simple retelling of the Old Testament story accessible to a young audience.

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Picture Me With Jonah and the Whale

(Board Book)

By Dandi
Your child joins Jonah on his adventure and they learn to put their trust in G-d. When you put your child's photos inside the covers, he or she becomes part of the story, sharing in Jonah's story as he is swallowed by a friendly whale and learning his lesson about doing G-d's will.

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The Book of Jonah

By Peter Spier
Illustrated in full color throughout, this is the complete tale of Jonah, one of the best-loved stories in the Old Testament. With great skill and charming illustrations, Peter Spier brings to life all of Jonah's travels and tribulations: his flight to Tarshish, the raging storm at sea, three days and nights in the belly of a great fish, the journey to Nineveh, Jonah's anger with the Lord, and the lesson of the vine. A reference section at the end of the book, complete with full-color maps, enables readers to learn about the type of ship Jonah might have sailed on and the history and geography of the area in which he lived.

The Book of Jonah is a very special creation, to be enjoyed by people of all ages. Young children, parents, grandparents, caregivers, and all who love children will delight in the intricate artwork and engaging story.

Whoosher, the Happy Little Whale
Whoosher is swirling and twirling in the deep, dark sea when God sends him to rescue Jonah. Will Whooser obey G-d? Will he able to save Jonah?

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Jonah and the Very Big Fish

By Sarah Fletcher
Share this story of Jonah and the whale with children ages 5-9, retold by Sarah Fletcher in verse and illustrated with colorful pictures that jump off the page.

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Bible Sticker Activity Book: Jonah & the Big Fish

By Julie Downing & Grahame Corbett
An introduction to some of the best-loved Bible stories through exciting hands-on activities, the Bible Sticker Activity Books offer hours of fill-in fun. Young children can answer quick quizzes, play a fun board game, draw and color pictures, make creative projects, and solve picture puzzles with over 50 color stickers. Charming full-color illustrations help bring these stories to life and ensure that children will want to keep and read them again.

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Jonah Goes Overboard

By Tracy Harrast
This interactive Bible storybook teaches children about the adventure of Jonah and the big fish who swallowed him up when he tried to hide from G-d. Children will delight to find playful artwork hiding under each flap of this full-color book.

What happens when Jonah tries to run away from G-d? An ordinary boat journey turns into an unbelievable adventure that begins when Jonah is thrown overboard. It’s a lesson in obeying G-d -— and on how G-d gives second chances. This delightful book offers a fresh twist on a favorite storybook tradition. Colorful cartoon-style artwork will make children and adults laugh at the comic expressions on the faces of the characters. The story comes alive through the action of lifting the flaps. This interactive book has 9 interior spreads, each with a flap to lift.

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Wrong Way, Jonah

By Kay Arthur
I like "Jonah", because you get to be a newspaper reporter trying to be the first one to break the big story about Jonah.

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Jonah and the Whale

By Catherine Storr
A simple retelling of Jonah's experiences after he disobeys G-d's command.

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I Don't Want to :
The Story of Jonah

By Marilyn Lashbrook

You, Jonah!

By Carolyn Nystrom

Whitney Rides the Whale With Jonah And Learns She Can't Run Away

By Therese Johnson Borchard
Worried about her first day at a new school, ten-year-old Whitney is transported by her emerald Bible back to the time of Jonah, is swallowed with him by a whale, and shares his realization that you cannot run away from God or your problems.

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Jonah and the Whale
(Baby Flap Book)

By Parker Smith

Jonah the Inside Story

By Heidi Petach
Enjoy the story of Jonah and the Whale from the inside. A wonderful book for all ages

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The Story of Jonah

By Nadine Wickenden

(Board Book)
Watch the classic Bible story of Jonah and the fish come alive for children in this delightful retelling. The playful illustrations capture a child's imagination, while the simple rhyming text teaches an important lesson about obedience. Shaped like the great fish that swallowed Jonah, the pages of the book are fun for a young child to turn. Discussion questions and a closing prayer enhance the story's main points and provide memorable moments between adult and child.

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Jonah & the Big Fish

By Alice Joyce Davidson

(Board Book)
Colorfully illustrated with rhyming verse that children will understand and enjoy, the story of Jonah teaches the importance of obeying G-d's word. The simple type is specially designed for young readers.

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Ol' Jonah's Tossed Into the Ocean

By Martha Bolton
Experience the story of Jonah from a new perspective! In this fun, colorful book, Mark Lowry is starring as Jonah using photographs integrated with four-color illustrations. You and your child can enjoy this delightful story that can be read or sung (to the tune of "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean"), while you take an amusing look at Jonah's endeavor to obey G-d.

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The Whale's Tale

(Board Book)

By Joshua Morris
These three-dimensional Bible storybooks are not only fun to read -- kids can play with them too! The ark- and whale-shaped books come to life with clever cutouts. Littlest ones learn the stories of Noah and Jonah as they read and play with these super-sturdy board books.

In The Whale's Tale, young children can take an adventure with Jonah in a stand-up book that's also a toy whale! The Whale's Tale teaches children to obey God, and its peek-through windows and chunky shape provide hours of playtime fun.

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Jonah and His Amazing Voyage

By Janis Hansen
Jonah finds himself in a whale of a jam, but quickly learns that when he obeys G-d, he's happy as a clam.This package includes an illustrated storybook, interactive CD-ROM, dramatized audio cassette and fun activity book that all work together to communicate one of the Bible's most exciting stories to children.

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The Journey With Jonah

Winner of the Newberry Medal for A Wrinkle In Time, Madeleine L'Engle presents a short, but effective morality play elaborating on the Biblical story of Jonah and the Great Fish. The Cleveland Press calls it,"...Delightful to read, simple to produce and full of ideas for discussion."

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Jonah and the Big Fish

By Mark Ammerman

Even Fish Slappers Need a Second Chance

By Eric Metaxas
The people of Nineveh were a mean ol’ sort. They "wouldn’t do dishes," "they’d squirt the insides out of knishes," and worst of all, "they’d slap each other with big smelly fishes!" But G-d loved those Ninevites and wanted them to change, so he sent Jonah with a special message to save the day. Will the Ninevites listen to Jonah and obey G-d’s wishes and stop slapping each other with fishes?

The laugh-out-loud illustrations will delight and encourage children as they discover that G-d is a G-d of second chances. Capture your child’s attention and imagination with this funny, rhyming VeggieTales’ spin-off from the story of Jonah found in the Bible.

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Jonah and the Pirates Who (Usually) Don't Do Anything

By Eric Metaxas
An epic tale told in a fresh, new way—from a completely different perspective. Whoever thought a group of cheese-curl-eating Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything would pay that much attention? The one time they decided to do something—just once—boy, were they in for a surprise. They actually saw a man get eaten by a fish and live to tell about it! This hilarious adaptation of the story of Jonah teaches kids about the values of compassion, mercy, and second chances. Filled with bright, colorful illustrations and VeggieTales fun, Jonah & the Pirates Who (Usually) Don’t Do Anything is a delight for kids ages 4 to 8.

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Draw With Jonah and Friends

By Cindy Kenney
Introduce little ones to the VeggieTales’ story of Jonah in this fun, finish-the-picture board book. Designed to teach kids about the story of Jonah through interactive play, Draw with Jonah and Friends encourages imagination in children ages 6 and under. They can draw their very own picture time and time again and it’s really simple to do. All that’s needed is a crayon and paper towel to wipe the page clean and start over again. Kids will have tons of fun learning the story of Jonah with their favorite friends from VeggieTales.

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Jonah and the Whale

By Heather Amery

The Story of Jonah

(Board Book)

By Patricia Pingry
This well known story of the Bible is told in simple and easily understood words for toddlers. This board book version is filled with delightfully bright watercolor paintings.

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Adventures with Jonah, Ruth, and Samson

CD-ROM

Jonah and the Whale
(Pop-Up Books)

By Jose R. Seminario

Jonah and the Whale

By Carolyn Larsen
The story of Jonah and how G-d kept him safe -- inside a whale's belly! Toddler's favorite Bible stories come to life through simple words and lively songs in this unique new series featuring a musical audiocassette stored in the front cover of each sturdy board book.

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The Story of Jonah

By Mary Auld
These retellings of Bible stories follow the original closely. The language is easy to understand and the text is inviting for children to read themselves. Attractively designed, the books feature bright, realistic watercolor illustrations on lots of white space and characters that look to be Middle Eastern. The art captures the emotions and the period. Notes give further information and discussion questions. Adequate selections for the beginning-to-read set

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Jonah's Adventures :
Use Your Stickers to Complete the Scenes :
Over 50 Reusable Vinyl Stickers to Use over and over Again!

By Laura Kelly
Set sail with Jonah on his excellent adventure! Join his wild ocean voyage and let your imagination soar with more that 55 colorful vinyl stickers. You can use the stickers over and over to create all-new scenes every time!.

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Jonah and the Big Fish

(Board Book)

By Brenda Ward
A simple retelling of the story of how Jonah, when he disobeyed God, ended up in the stomach of a big fish. Illustrated with photographs of babies dressed up as the main characters.

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Jonah and the Whale And Other Old Testament Stories

By Victoria Parker

The Story of Jonah and the Whale

(Board Book)

By Carol Wedeven
Refusing to preach the message of G-d to a foreign land, Jonah the prophet discovers the true power of G-d when, during a sea voyage, he is swallowed by a whale, in a young child's introduction to a familiar Bible story.

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Jonah and the Two Great Fish

By Mordicai Gerstein
Jonah is a reluctant prophet. When God chooses him to warn the people of Nivevah that He will destroy their city unless they change their wicked ways, Jonah tries to run away. But he can't escape from God, even underwater, in the belly of a great fish--or in a second, even greater fish! Full color.

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In a respectful retelling with touches of humor, Gerstein augments the biblical story of Jonah with other Jewish material from the midrash to tell a full and dramatic tale of the reluctant prophet. His storytelling style is traditional and strong, and the detailed illustrations, done in a palette of blues and greens, add drama to the tale.

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Jonah's Trash
G-d's Treasure

By Joel Anderson
The most creative telling of the story of Jonah that you've ever seen. This new picture book by award winning designer Joel Anderson and Illustrator Abe Goolsby features a creative art style using Jonah's Trash to illustrate the story focusing on G-d's Treasure. Provides hours of fun, riddle solving and seek-and-find as in the best-selling I Spy books.

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Jonah's Whale of a Time Book

By Sue Atkinson

Jonah
Paint with Water
Your child will enjoy painting this delightful collection of illustratins using the bright colors in the paintbox at the top of every page. All they need is a brush and water to start having fun.

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General Bible Books | Creation | Noah's Ark | The Tower of Babel | Abraham & Sarah | Isaac & Rebecca | Jacob, Esau, Rachel, and Leah | Joseph | Moses | Balaam's Talking Donkey | Joshua | Samson | David | Solomon | Jonah | Ruth | Esther | Daniel |







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