Plot Summary
Animals of the Bible is the recipient of the very first Caldecott Medal when it was published in 1937. This book contains full-page pictures of animals with their stories, taken from both the Old and New Testaments.
This book is an introduction for children to some of the most beautiful and appealing Bible stories, this picture book of thirty superb black-and-white drawings by Dorothy Lathrop presents the most memorable animals of the Old and New Testaments.
Personal Reaction
I love this book! It does an outstanding job of bringing the stories of the Bible to life. It is a treasure that will initiate many discussions about the Bible between children and adults.
Memorable Literary Element
The text of the book comes directly from the King James Bible, arguably the most beautifully written book ever written.
Illustrations
The artwork is done in neat black and white drawings that have a strong biblical feel and a palpable reverence for the subject. A perfect representation of the theme of the book. The thirty drawings by Dorothy Lathrop present the most memorable animals of the Bible.
Animals of the Bible is the recipient of the very first Caldecott Medal when it was published in 1937. This book contains full-page pictures of animals with their stories, taken from both the Old and New Testaments.
This book is an introduction for children to some of the most beautiful and appealing Bible stories, this picture book of thirty superb black-and-white drawings by Dorothy Lathrop presents the most memorable animals of the Old and New Testaments.
Personal Reaction
I love this book! It does an outstanding job of bringing the stories of the Bible to life. It is a treasure that will initiate many discussions about the Bible between children and adults.
Memorable Literary Element
The text of the book comes directly from the King James Bible, arguably the most beautifully written book ever written.
Illustrations
The artwork is done in neat black and white drawings that have a strong biblical feel and a palpable reverence for the subject. A perfect representation of the theme of the book. The thirty drawings by Dorothy Lathrop present the most memorable animals of the Bible.
Reviews/Awards
Caldecott Medal, 1938
Hornbook - Twenty-seven pictures presenting the Creation, Noah’s Ark, Abraham’s ram, Daniel’s lions, Jonah’s great fish, the Good Samaritan’s beast, the Prodigal Son’s pigs and many others less well known. The book was planned by Helen Dean Fish, who selected the accompanying text from the King James version. A book to place beside Helen Sewell’s A First Bible.
Caldecott Medal, 1938
Hornbook - Twenty-seven pictures presenting the Creation, Noah’s Ark, Abraham’s ram, Daniel’s lions, Jonah’s great fish, the Good Samaritan’s beast, the Prodigal Son’s pigs and many others less well known. The book was planned by Helen Dean Fish, who selected the accompanying text from the King James version. A book to place beside Helen Sewell’s A First Bible.
Promotion Idea
I would recommend this book as an addition to a Sunday School, Christian School, or Home School lesson on God's love for, and use of, animals to accomplish great works and convey important messages. Other subject area ideas for incorporation of this book include:
I would recommend this book as an addition to a Sunday School, Christian School, or Home School lesson on God's love for, and use of, animals to accomplish great works and convey important messages. Other subject area ideas for incorporation of this book include:
- Social Studies
- Animals
- Character and Values
- Ancient Civilizations
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