Four
books are featured today! All of them have as their text the 23rd
Psalm. The language is traditional except for the book for preschoolers
(listed first below). I show you a sampler of their illustrations, then give you some details for each. Applications in ministry are obvious. Consider presenting 2 books and having your audience
talk about which illustrations most appeal to them and why.
The
Lord is my shepherd.
I
shall not want.
He
makes me lie down in green pastures.
He
leads me beside still waters.
He
restores my soul.
He
leads in paths of righteousness for His name sake.
Yea,
though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I
will fear no evil,
for you are with me.
Your
rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You
prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
You
anoint my head with oil.
My
cup runs over.
Surely
goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life.
And
I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.
Now here are the 4 books!
Picture Book:
Found: Psalm 23
Adaptation: Sally
Lloyd-Jones
Illustrator: Jago
Hanna’s Comments: This book for preschoolers is pulled from the Jesus Storybook Bible. If you are not
Christian, do consider it. The Jesus Storybook Bible does refer to Jesus, but
this beautiful book does not. Its text is a simple paraphrase of the 23rd
Psalm.
Original Publisher & Date: Zonderkidz, 2017
Age & Grade Appropriateness: 3 and up, Pre and up
Formats other than Book: Tablet
Picture Book:
Psalm Twenty-Three
Illustrator: Tim Ladwig
Hanna’s Comments: The preface of this book explains that the illustrations are of urban America and highlight a "black family living among urban dangers." A stained glass window of Jesus is a crucial part of the visual story.
Original Publisher & Date: Eerdmans, 1993
Age & Grade Appropriateness: 5 and up, Pre and up
Formats other than Book: None at present
Picture Book:
Psalm 23
Illustrator: Richard Jesse Watson
Hanna’s Comments: These illustrations are more magical and
dramatic which will appeal to some in your audience. The images are all of
children or a lamb. It uses “thy” and “thou” and has the "th" endings
on some of the verbs (He maketh me to lie down…).
Original Publisher & Date: Zonderkidz, 2013
Age & Grade Appropriateness: 4 and up, Pre and up
Formats other than Book: Tablet
Picture Book:
Psalm 23
Illustrator: Barry Moser
Hanna’s Comments: Zonderkidz, 2008
Original Publisher & Date: This is my favorite version for older children for
it shows the meaning of these words more realistically in a context closest to
the original psalm. The illustrator explains that
his images are inspired by travels in the Caribbean. Here you have a shepherd
boy as an image of God as well as other images of God, Jesus, and the Holy
Spirit such as doves, butterflies and a pelican. Have your audience find them.
Age & Grade Appropriateness: 5 and up, K and up
Formats other than Book: None at present
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