"The Story of Jonah" by Diana Mayo presents the biblical tale of Jonah, a prophet who defies God’s command to go to the city of Nineveh and deliver a warning of impending destruction due to their wickedness. Instead, Jonah attempts to flee by boarding a ship, but when a powerful storm threatens the vessel, he realizes he must confront his fears and responsibilities. After being thrown overboard, Jonah is swallowed by a great fish, leading to a transformative journey of reflection and redemption. Ultimately, Jonah learns about mercy, forgiveness, and the importance of following one's divine calling. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Bible Stories .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2000 by Hachette Children's Group .

Mary Auld is an editor and writer of chidren's non-fiction. Her work for Franklin Watts includes Meet the Family. She lives and works in London. Mary Auld studied English at London University, before becoming an editor of children's books, editing and writing both fiction and non-fiction. This is her first series for Franklin Watts. Diana Mayo is a young illustrator with a rising reputation. She studied illustration at Kingston University. Diana has produced illustrations for books of Myths and Legends for Franklin Watts and Barefoot Books.