Horn Book Review
Wildsmith retells the story of Joseph and his brothers from the Hebrew Bible. Both words and pictures focus on the grand scale of the events: the Pharaoh's Egypt is crowded with immense palaces, and Joseph and his brothers are pictured as small actors in the drama. Pages are bordered with gold to enhance the impression of glory and greatness. From HORN BOOK 1997, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Booklist Review
Ages 5^-9. Most libraries probably own several versions of the popular biblical story about Joseph, but this one is well told and particularly handsome. Wildsmith's ink-and-watercolor artwork has never seemed more polished, his colorings more carefully shaded (especially where the blue of the desert sky meets the gold of the sand). He also uses the Egyptian setting of pharaoh's court to beautiful effect, making it come alive with pyramids and hieroglyphic-encrusted walls and spires climbing to the sky. The gilt edging of the pages also gives the book the glow of majesty. For any library needing (or wanting) just one more edition, this book makes a fine addition to religion shelves. --Ilene Cooper
