The Good Samaritan and Other Parables

Reviewed by: Margy Soule - Coffin Elementary School, Brunswick, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: May 8, 2018

Review

This is a reissue of a book published in 1987 under the title The Parables of Jesus. Seventeen parables are told using the language of the Gospels Matthew and Luke. These seemingly simple stories have been studied and interpreted throughout Christian history, and children may be introduced to them through this picture book format.Tomie dePole's stylized illustrations have a formal, Romanesque feel which match the formality of the language from the Bible. Adults who read this book parable by parable at home or at church to children will most likely want to discuss the meaning behind each story with the young listeners and readers. Having the 17 parables all in one short beautifully illustrated book is a welcome addition to families who want to share them with children.

Overall Book Score: very good