The Binding of Isaac

by Barbara Cohen, Charles Mikolaycak (Illustrator)

An aged Isaac recounts to his grandchildren the story of how God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son.

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1978

About the author

Barbara Cohen (1932-1992) was the author of several acclaimed picture books and novels for young readers, including The Carp in the Bathtub, Yussel's Prayer: A Yom Kippur Story, Thank You, Jackie Robinson, and King of the Seventh Grade.

Reviews

[Michael Fitzgerald · Rating 4 out of 5]

The concept is certainly striking and quite effective, but I have minor quibbles. I could wish for more elevated language - all the contractions just don't give me the right feeling. There are also some theological issues with the ending. Pictures are good, but maybe not CM's best.