The Story of Daniel in the Lion's Den [Hardcover]

Michael McCarthy (Author, Narrator), Giuliano Ferri (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2003

In this book, follow the dramatic adventures of Daniel as he grows up in exile in the court of Babylon and, through the power of his faith, overcomes his rivals. The story aims to teach children the valuable life lesson of believing in oneself.

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 3-A beautifully designed picture book, told in rhyme. Some of the weakest verses are at the beginning; the author rhymes "came" with "Jerusalem" and "safe" with "faith." Others are better composed: "The king should pass a proclamation/Outlawing prayer across the nation./Then all the people would give praise/To him alone for thirty days." There's a little bit of modern language added, as when the plotters plan to do in Daniel with "-we'll burst his bubble!" and, later, "-hip, hurray!" when the soldiers find him alive. Ferri uses watercolors in warm, inviting yellows, golds, and browns to paint the scenes, with fierce-looking soldiers and a humble Daniel populating the pages. An attractive book, but not particularly well told.
Linda Beck, Indian Valley Public Library, Telford, PA
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From Booklist

K-Gr. 2. The biblical story of Daniel does not easily lend itself to telling for children, so this version is all the more remarkable for relating the story in verse. Young Daniel is taken from his home in Jerusalem to Nabuchadnezzar's court. An interpreter of dreams, Daniel wins the confidence of the king and the enmity of other advisors, who trick the monarch into sending Daniel to the lions' den. But instead of devouring Daniel, the lions respond to his steadfast faith, and he is saved. Rather surprisingly, the text's aa / bb rhyme scheme doesn't get boring and moves the tale at an impressive clip. Also noteworthy are the watercolor-and-colored pencil illustrations, executed on watercolor paper. Ferri's interesting mix of geometric shapes and soft edges give the pictures a distinctive look. The author's note explains the story's message. Ilene Cooper
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 28 pages
• Publisher: Barefoot Books (March 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841482099
• ISBN-13: 978-1841482095
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #996,687 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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