The Oldest Bedtime Story Ever

PreS-Gr 2—The art stars in this "light but faithful summary" (according to the jacket flap) of the Old Testament. The extremely brief overviews of biblical stories do not provide enough context to act as introductions, but can act as a reminder for those familiar with the tales. Bold paper-cut collages pop against black pages, as does the large white text. Both art and narrative are scrupulously footnoted. A "Read more" section lists the biblical chapter in which each referenced story may be found. Another section, called "The fine print," gives the source for the paper used in each illustration. While the narrative is too sketchy to be engaging, readers will pore over the illustrations. A good choice to supplement collections that already offer meatier versions of Bible stories.—Heidi Estrin, Congregation B'nai Israel, Boca Raton, FL