Greengard, Alison. Joseph the Dreamer. Ill. Carol Racklin-Siegel. Oakland, CA: EKS Publishing Co., 2008. 34 pp. $10.95. ISBN-13: 978-0-939144-57-0. Pbk. Grades K-2

In this eighth book of retellings of Bible stories for young readers, the partnership of Greengard and Racklin-Siegel continue a format that works: introduction for the adult reader, Hebrew text, simple but effective retelling of the story, a brightly-colored illustration opposite each section of the story, the literal translation, and a glossary. In a synagogue library, where teachers often ask for a story about a Biblical character, these books fit the bill. See other titles like Noah’s Ark, Jacob’s Travels, and Lech Lecha in this useful series.

© Anne Dublin.

Originally published in AJL Newsletter, May/June 2008.

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