Tapestries: Stories of Women in the Bible

Using a tapestry theme to intertwine the lives of Biblical women from the Old and New Testaments, Sanderson's (Papa Gatto) intricate illustrations and involving storytelling reveal how each of the women featured wove beauty and purpose into her life. Thirteen Old Testament figures make their way into this text, including Eve, Sarah, Rahab, Jael, Abigail and Bathsheba, while 10 prominent women from the New Testament appear, including Mary of Nazareth, Anna, Procula, Lydia, Phoebe and Tabitha. Sanderson's colorfully detailed sketches are so convincing that readers may well mistake them for genuine tapestry weavings. The artist deftly matches the mood of her elegant tapestries with the characters of the Biblical women profiled. Each tale, enlivened with dialogue, and paired with an elegant portrait, allows readers to visualize the choices these women made and for which they will long be remembered. Ages 8-up. (Sept.)