New International VersionAuthor(s): Tomie dePaolaIllustrator(s): Tomie dePaolaNumber of pages: 127 pagesCopyright: 1973ISBN / ID: 9780399216909Publisher: G.P. Putnam / ZondervanBinding: Sewn Hardcover Subject(s): Bible StoriesGrade / Age level: PreschoolGrades K-2Resource Type: Picture BooksReview: Tomie de Paola is a unique illustrator with artwork in a woodcut or icon-like style (I can't decide which.) I thought his artwork was more suited to The Lady of Guadalupe but I like the content of his Bible stories and appreciate the "Index of Bible Text" in the back. This would be a suitable book for acquainting preschoolers with the major stories of the Bible. I have found that some stories are a little hard to understand because too many details have been left out in making them simpler for young children. I was bothered by the fact that the Crucifixion scene is so simplified that both thieves mock Jesus - missing entirely one of the most beautiful stories in the Bible, of the good thief. Also, quite simply, I have a big pet peeve about stories and movies that turn a real-life good guy into a bad guy for the sake of the story or artistic license. Perspective: CatholicAdditional notes: Many similar editions available (it appears the "New international edition" was the 1990 reprint) Reviewed by: Alicia Van HeckeFirst reviewed: 1998-99