The Horn Book Guide

RELIGION

Paterson, John , Paterson, Katherine Koshkin, Alexander, Illustrator

Images of God

112 pp. January, 1998 | Trade ISBN 0-395-70734-X

(3) 4-6 The authors elaborate on the many biblical images that help explain the essence of the Judeo-Christian God. The twenty-three images discussed include those from creation (water, light), from "ordinary life" (mother, visitor), and images of "watchfulness and creation" (shepherd, potter). The formal drama of Koshkin's illustrations suits the topic, and the straightforward text will be appreciated by young readers exploring the Bible. Ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.