Joseph

By Brian Wildsmith

Book Overview

Joseph was the favorite of his father, Jacob, and his brothers were very envious of him. His father gave him a dazzling coat of many colors, which he paraded around.

A dreamer, Joseph imagined that he was a powerful leader and his brothers bowed down to him; when he told them about this, they grew angrier.

One day, when Joseph met them in the fields, his brothers decided to kill him But his brother Reuben reasoned with the others that they must not shed Joseph s " s ' s s blood. So they threw him into a well instead and then sold him into slavery

With rich and vibrant detail, Brian Wildsmith enlivens the story of Joseph s " s ' s + depicting in full-color the splendor of the pyramids, the hieroglyphic-bedecked walls, and spires that reach the heavens.

At first, Joseph was respected for his hard work in Egypt, but then he was falsely accused and imprisoned.

God made Joseph an interpreter of dreams, however, and this finally led to his release. Joseph was made second-in-command to the mighty Pharaoh, who placed him in charge of rationing grain for the whole kingdom during a famine to help save lives.

When Joseph s " s ' s s brothers came to Egypt, they didn s " s ' s t recognize him, and Joseph played tricks on them.

Was God punishing his brothers for hurting Joseph? Would Joseph see his father again at last?

In this brilliant, suspenseful action-packed retelling, children will learn the virtues of mercy, perseverance, and hope. This beautifully illustrated classic is ideal for family story time or classroom read-alouds.

Tears and joy, sorrow and forgiveness, separation and happy reunion. This is the timeless tale of Joseph, king of dreams.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FWXYGDX1
• ISBN13: 9798889116141
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Sophia Institute Press
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.4" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 4 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 4

Customer Reviews

Absolutely beautiful.

The illustrations in this book are what really set it apart. The story line is good, but the pictures are gorgeous. While studying both Old Testament and Ancient Egypt, this book is a valuable resource. It's always so great to find a book that the kids enjoy because it doesn't feel like school work while teaching at the same time. This book is valuable for art discussions as well. Definitely a good investment. We own Exodus as well and I recommend both books highly.

COLOR-COLOR-COLOR!!!

This is one of the most beautifully illustrated books I've seen. It really is something to see, cover to cover.

Detailed

This version of the Biblical story of Joseph was more detailed than other children's storybooks I've found. The illustrations are beautiful and go into great detail as well. I definately recommend this one as an intro to the actual Bible version. One caution: Wildsmith does not gloss over what happened with Potiphar's wife. For anyone who may be offended by this, you may want to read it yourself before reading it to your child. It is handled delicately, though so it's really a personal decision. Overall, it's a very well-done book!

Finely detailed illustrations with beautiful color

The illustrations of this over-sized children's picture book are almost overwhelming due to the detail of the fine point ink drawings. The tiny strokes that make up the Egyptian hieroglyphics, the plant leaves, and the wall decorations are unbelievable. Great care and thought was given to both the drawings and the painting. The painting of the background of the pages and of the skies contain beautiful combinations of color. Unfortunately I don't think the writing matches the quality of the illustrations. The story itself could have been made more exciting or more lyrically descriptive. My five year old really enjoyed this story and he asks me to read it over and over.

A visually appealing introduction to the biblical account!

Award-winning children's book illustrator, Brian Wildsmith, lends his pen and water colors to the well-known and beloved story of Joseph from the Book of Genesis. As would be expected from Wildsmith, these illustrations of Egyptian palaces, hieroglyphics and royalty in full regalia are a feast to behold. By comparison, Joseph's nomadic sheepherding father, Jacob, and Joseph's treacherous brothers live rather humble lives in the desert.Unfortunately, the text of this version of the emotionally compelling biblical account is rather dry and matter-of-fact. It would be easy to call this the condensed version. So, enjoy this visually appealing book with your children, but let it be an introduction the richer version found in the Book of Genesis. Be sure to check out Wildsmith's companion volume, "Exodus."