 "Presented with a feeling of rich vocabulary and thoughtful writing, we see Sarah as a young woman whose laugh gave joy to all who heard it. . . . This is a gentle retelling of an old story that is dense with details and studded with life lessons without being didactic or too wordy. It will be a useful and well read addition to any library." -- Sheilah Egan, Children's Literature. Read the full review.
"It isn't often you run across a biblically-themed picture book that's as beautifully written as this one. Jules, with her poetic turn of phrase, has done an excellent job making this story interesting to young children and adults alike. -- Christian Children's Book Review. Read the full review.
"This text about Sarah, Abraham's wife, positively sparkles with energy and life, making readers want to know this remarkable woman. . . . The illustrations are as outstanding as the text. -- Anita Cain, CBA Retailers+Resources, February 2008.
"Author Jacqueline Jules uses flowing rich text to describe the events leading up to Isaac's birth. She brings a beauty and grace to Sarah in her descriptions . . . . I highly recommend this for any parent wanting a gentle book to read to their child and read a Bible story to them at the same time!" -- Gayle Jacobson-Huset, Stories for Children. Read the full review.
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