Books with title Jonah and the Big Fish

Long ago, when the world was new and little Maui was born, the great god Tama carried him away to the underworld to learn magic. When Maui came back to earth, his brothers made fun of him and wouldn't take him out fishing. They stole away in their boat, laughing at him and thinking he was still asleep -- but Maui outwitted his brothers, caught the biggest fish in the ocean, and in the process created something amazing! This charming tale of Maui of the Thousand Tricks is accompanied by the brilliant, sun-splashed artwork of illustrator Frane Lessac.

This title is suitable for toddlers and upwards. The story of Jonah, who is swallowed by a huge fish, offers children a fun story with a lesson about obedience. When Jonah refuses to do as God says, he is rejected by his fellow sailors and swallowed by the whale. It is only after he vows to obey God`s command that the whale ejects him on dry ground. For toddlers, this is an amazing story of a very big fish, an exciting story of rescue, and a happy ending for Jonah.