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Jonah: Finding Jesus in the Story of Jonah
Help 4-7s learn how Jonah points to Jesus with this illustrated Old Testament Bible story.This fun, interactive resource will give children skills to read the Bible as they connect the stories and learn that the whole Bible is about Jesus.
Moments in Jonah's story when someone or something in the story is a little bit like Jesus are signposted with symbols that children need to spot, helping them to understand the relationship between the Old and New Testaments.
Written by Alison Mitchell, the award-winning author of Jesus and the Lions’ Den and The One O’Clock Miracle, and beautifully illustrated. This book makes a great gift for children 4-7 years old. Can also be used for children’s ministry in church.
This is the fourth book in a series called Jesus Moments, which looks at how Old Testament characters point to Jesus.
Moments in Jonah's story when someone or something in the story is a little bit like Jesus are signposted with symbols that children need to spot, helping them to understand the relationship between the Old and New Testaments.
Written by Alison Mitchell, the award-winning author of Jesus and the Lions’ Den and The One O’Clock Miracle, and beautifully illustrated. This book makes a great gift for children 4-7 years old. Can also be used for children’s ministry in church.
This is the fourth book in a series called Jesus Moments, which looks at how Old Testament characters point to Jesus.
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32 pages, Hardcover
Published May 1, 2025
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About the author
Alison Mitchell
78 books20 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
Alison Mitchell is the Children's Editor at The Good Book Company, where she has written a range of Bible-reading notes for children and families. Alison is also involved with youth training events around the country, including the Growing Young Disciples training days and Sunday School training mornings.
Alison Mitchell is the Children's Editor at The Good Book Company, where she has written a range of Bible-reading notes for children and families. Alison is also involved with youth training events around the country, including the Growing Young Disciples training days and Sunday School training mornings.
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April 28, 2025
The Jesus Moments series is not one of my favorites; however, I really enjoyed this one! My qualms with the series are that they drop you into the middle of the story and often miss points that I think are so important to understanding the whole story. This one felt different though. This one told the entire story beautifully without missing any necessary details.
If you’re new to the Jesus Moments Series, it has a wonderful premise of seeing Jesus in the Old Testament. In this one you keep a lookout for anchors, and when you spot one, it means that “someone or something in the story is a little bit like Jesus.” You flip to the end of the book to find out the correlation. For example, Jonah was asleep on the boat during a storm, just like Jesus. The difference is, Jesus stopped the storm himself! “Jesus is far greater than Jonah. Jesus is God!”
My 6-year-old daughter absolutely loves the search and find aspect to these books. It keeps little ones engaged with the story while showing how the entire Bible is all about Jesus.
There are several lessons kids, and adults, will take away from Jonah. 1) God made everything and rules everything- “the sailors knew it really must be the Lord God who had both sent the storm and stopped the storm.” 2) “No one can run away from the Lord God.” 3) “The Lord God loves to rescue and forgive.”
*I was sent a copy of this book by The Good Book Company in exchange for my honest review. It is a faithful depiction of the story of Jonah that all ages will enjoy.
“The men of Nineveh will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and behold, something greater than Jonah is here” (Matthew 12:41).
If you’re new to the Jesus Moments Series, it has a wonderful premise of seeing Jesus in the Old Testament. In this one you keep a lookout for anchors, and when you spot one, it means that “someone or something in the story is a little bit like Jesus.” You flip to the end of the book to find out the correlation. For example, Jonah was asleep on the boat during a storm, just like Jesus. The difference is, Jesus stopped the storm himself! “Jesus is far greater than Jonah. Jesus is God!”
My 6-year-old daughter absolutely loves the search and find aspect to these books. It keeps little ones engaged with the story while showing how the entire Bible is all about Jesus.
There are several lessons kids, and adults, will take away from Jonah. 1) God made everything and rules everything- “the sailors knew it really must be the Lord God who had both sent the storm and stopped the storm.” 2) “No one can run away from the Lord God.” 3) “The Lord God loves to rescue and forgive.”
*I was sent a copy of this book by The Good Book Company in exchange for my honest review. It is a faithful depiction of the story of Jonah that all ages will enjoy.
“The men of Nineveh will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and behold, something greater than Jonah is here” (Matthew 12:41).
April 28, 2025
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I received Jesus Moment: Jonah compliments of The Good Book Company in exchange for my honest review.
Jesus Moment: Jonah is the latest title in the Jesus Moments series by The Good Book Company. This picture book helps children see how this minor prophet points to Jesus. Anchors are hidden throughout the illustrations, and each marks a "Jesus Moment" — a point in the story where Jonah is like Jesus. I love that the series incorporates objects for children to find on the pages, as this is a fun way to keep young readers engaged.
This is one of my six year old's favorite features of these books. The book's second half reveals where the anchors were hidden and helps readers understand how this brief Old Testament account is theologically rich. Although this series is for children, I believe it will bless and encourage adult readers, too! We are so grateful to have Jesus Moment: Jonah in our home library, and I'm pleased to give it my highest recommendation!
I received Jesus Moment: Jonah compliments of The Good Book Company in exchange for my honest review.
Jesus Moment: Jonah is the latest title in the Jesus Moments series by The Good Book Company. This picture book helps children see how this minor prophet points to Jesus. Anchors are hidden throughout the illustrations, and each marks a "Jesus Moment" — a point in the story where Jonah is like Jesus. I love that the series incorporates objects for children to find on the pages, as this is a fun way to keep young readers engaged.
This is one of my six year old's favorite features of these books. The book's second half reveals where the anchors were hidden and helps readers understand how this brief Old Testament account is theologically rich. Although this series is for children, I believe it will bless and encourage adult readers, too! We are so grateful to have Jesus Moment: Jonah in our home library, and I'm pleased to give it my highest recommendation!
April 22, 2025
Our family can’t get enough of the Jesus Moments series, and this newest release—Jonah: Finding Jesus in the Story of Jonah—is another gem! Packed with vibrant illustrations and interactive elements, this book helped my first grade daughter connect the dots between Jonah’s story and the life of Jesus. Through Jonah’s disobedience, stormy consequences, and miraculous rescue with a great big fish, she discovered the goodness of a God who forgives, rescues, and patiently calls us back to Himself.
We especially love how this book keeps young hearts engaged with hidden clues and fun discoveries while gently pointing them to the ultimate rescue story—Jesus. It’s short, easy to read, and comes with a thoughtful parent guide that helps you dive a little deeper. A must-have for any family library!
* I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts are my own. I was not required to write a positive review.
We especially love how this book keeps young hearts engaged with hidden clues and fun discoveries while gently pointing them to the ultimate rescue story—Jesus. It’s short, easy to read, and comes with a thoughtful parent guide that helps you dive a little deeper. A must-have for any family library!
* I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts are my own. I was not required to write a positive review.
May 11, 2025
I love kids books, especially those that point to God. This one was especially a great retelling of Jonah, and fun to read.
The pictures were excellent, and a great visualization of the story. The artistry was fantastic. I love how they also incorporated an activity in the pictures.
I really appreciated the way the author pointed to Jesus through the story. Using little clues to indicate a point, it was later described as similarities and ways to remind us of Jesus through the story. It was powerful, a great way to engage the kids, and perfect for helping teach them to connect different stories.
Overall, a perfect book to read with my kids, and one I recommend. So cute and perfect for younger kids. One I know we’ll cherish reading.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, received from The Good Book Company. However, all thoughts and views reflected are strictly my own opinions.
The pictures were excellent, and a great visualization of the story. The artistry was fantastic. I love how they also incorporated an activity in the pictures.
I really appreciated the way the author pointed to Jesus through the story. Using little clues to indicate a point, it was later described as similarities and ways to remind us of Jesus through the story. It was powerful, a great way to engage the kids, and perfect for helping teach them to connect different stories.
Overall, a perfect book to read with my kids, and one I recommend. So cute and perfect for younger kids. One I know we’ll cherish reading.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, received from The Good Book Company. However, all thoughts and views reflected are strictly my own opinions.
April 18, 2025
Another great book in the Jesus Moments Series! This is a very engaging book for kids about the story of Jonah. Such great illustrations and activity for the child to do while reading.
All pages pointing back to how Jesus relates to us today!
An artist depiction of what Jesus may have looked like is among the illustrations. There is a strong Gosple message at the end!
💬𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘵:𝘩𝘵𝘵𝘱𝘴://𝘸𝘸𝘸.𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮.𝘤𝘰𝘮/𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘴/
💬*𝙈𝙮 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠.*
All pages pointing back to how Jesus relates to us today!
An artist depiction of what Jesus may have looked like is among the illustrations. There is a strong Gosple message at the end!
💬𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘵:𝘩𝘵𝘵𝘱𝘴://𝘸𝘸𝘸.𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮.𝘤𝘰𝘮/𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘴/
💬*𝙈𝙮 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠.*
April 27, 2025
Well written and beautifully illustrated. The merging of Jonah and Jesus' lives and purpose into one storybook will interest both children and adults.
April 27, 2025
This new installment in the Jesus Moments series covers the story of Jonah. Alison Mitchell's writing is engaging and conversational, and at the beginning, she explains to kids that if you look closely, you can see parallels to Jesus in different Old Testament stories. She encourages kids to look for anchors in the illustrations, because these each signal a "Jesus moment." The target audience of early-elementary-aged kids will enjoy this seek-and-find element.
Mitchell retells this familiar story in an engaging way. Instead of starting at the beginning, she picks up in the middle with an action scene, showing Jonah on the ship in the middle of the storm. Then, after Jonah is in the sea, she explains how all of this started. This storytelling choice got my attention. By changing the standard order of events, Mitchell starts the story off with a bang, and she also has more page count to focus on later events, since she summarized the set-up instead of dramatizing all of it.
The illustrations from Noah Warnes are dramatic and vivid, and they work with the text to tell the story, highlighting the intensity of the events and showing Jonah's resentful attitude and anger about God showing mercy to Nineveh. The story highlights God's compassion and mercy in contrast to Jonah's behavior, and multiple pages at the end explain the parallels between the story of Jonah and the story of Jesus. This section contrasts Jesus's faithfulness, goodness, and mercy to Jonah's failings, and clearly explains what it means to receive salvation in Jesus.
This is a great book for families and church leaders who want to introduce the story of Jonah to kids, or who want to help them arrive at a deeper understanding. This book stands out among other retellings of Jonah because of its thematic focus and unique storytelling style, and it is another great addition to this series.
I received a free copy from the publisher, and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Mitchell retells this familiar story in an engaging way. Instead of starting at the beginning, she picks up in the middle with an action scene, showing Jonah on the ship in the middle of the storm. Then, after Jonah is in the sea, she explains how all of this started. This storytelling choice got my attention. By changing the standard order of events, Mitchell starts the story off with a bang, and she also has more page count to focus on later events, since she summarized the set-up instead of dramatizing all of it.
The illustrations from Noah Warnes are dramatic and vivid, and they work with the text to tell the story, highlighting the intensity of the events and showing Jonah's resentful attitude and anger about God showing mercy to Nineveh. The story highlights God's compassion and mercy in contrast to Jonah's behavior, and multiple pages at the end explain the parallels between the story of Jonah and the story of Jesus. This section contrasts Jesus's faithfulness, goodness, and mercy to Jonah's failings, and clearly explains what it means to receive salvation in Jesus.
This is a great book for families and church leaders who want to introduce the story of Jonah to kids, or who want to help them arrive at a deeper understanding. This book stands out among other retellings of Jonah because of its thematic focus and unique storytelling style, and it is another great addition to this series.
I received a free copy from the publisher, and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
April 14, 2025
[Thank you to @thegoodbookcompanyusa for my gifted copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.]
I adore this series. These books are so well-written and beautifully illustrated.
Finding Jesus in the Story of Jonah is the fourth book in this series that I’ve been able to review, and each of these titles are precious in our children’s library. My kids LOVE finding the “clues” in these books and looking for the “Jesus moments.” I love that these books teach kids to look for and recognize ways that the Old Testament points us to Christ.
If you are unfamiliar with this series, each book tells a Bible story with hidden (think: seek and find) images throughout. These images appear when someone in the story is acting in a way that points us to Christ–when they are being a “type” of Christ, to put it into literary terms. As children find these images, there is an opportunity to discuss together in what ways this character might be reminding us of Jesus with this action. In the end, the book will revisit each hidden image and reveal how this part of the story points forward to something that Christ has done. Each story points readers to the gospel.
My boys were thrilled to see Jonah’s story as a part of this series, especially my five-year-old. I can’t recommend these sweet books enough!
I adore this series. These books are so well-written and beautifully illustrated.
Finding Jesus in the Story of Jonah is the fourth book in this series that I’ve been able to review, and each of these titles are precious in our children’s library. My kids LOVE finding the “clues” in these books and looking for the “Jesus moments.” I love that these books teach kids to look for and recognize ways that the Old Testament points us to Christ.
If you are unfamiliar with this series, each book tells a Bible story with hidden (think: seek and find) images throughout. These images appear when someone in the story is acting in a way that points us to Christ–when they are being a “type” of Christ, to put it into literary terms. As children find these images, there is an opportunity to discuss together in what ways this character might be reminding us of Jesus with this action. In the end, the book will revisit each hidden image and reveal how this part of the story points forward to something that Christ has done. Each story points readers to the gospel.
My boys were thrilled to see Jonah’s story as a part of this series, especially my five-year-old. I can’t recommend these sweet books enough!
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