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A fun and interactive picture book about Joseph for kids ages 2+. Uses opposites as a storytelling technique.
Part of the Very Best Bible Stories series.
Fun and interactive, this faithful Bible story retelling isn’t just about Joseph - it’s about God!
As the storybook repeats:
“The Lord has a plan, and he’s working it out. He speaks words we can trust, so there’s no need to doubt.”
Kids ages 2+ will be enthralled as they encounter the ups and downs of Joseph’s story. They’ll be amazed to discover that:
Using opposites as a storytelling technique, this exciting and educational story encourages active listening. The vibrant illustrations will also keep kids' attention.
Your little one will ask to read this classic Bible story about Joseph over and over again.
Perfect for family, preschool, and Sunday school read-aloud times.
| Age range: | 2+ |
|---|---|
| Contributors | Tim Thornborough |
| ISBN | 9781802541243 |
| Format | Hardback |
| First published | June 2025 |
| Dimensions | 210mm x 210mm x 9mm |
| Weight | 0.28 kg |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 24 |
| Publisher | The Good Book Company |
In Joseph and the Very Strange Dreams, Tim Thornborough tells of God’s perfect plans.
From Joseph’s first dreams about bundles of wheat bowing down to him, to Joseph being glad to see his brothers – this is a story about God looking after his people and blessing the whole world.
God’s Sovereignty Seen
The refrain is “The Lord has a plan and he’s working it out. He speaks wors we can trust, so there’s no need to doubt.” It’s a wonderful wording of God’s sovereignty seen in the story of Joseph.
The illustrations by Jennifer Davison are vivid and vibrant, with incredible colors flowing over every page. My kids found this book and the story to be fascinating, and I’m glad I was able to use it to talk about our faith!
I received a media copy of Joseph and the Very Strange Dreams and this is my honest review.
My 6-year-old daughter and I LOVE this series. The stories make perfect read-alouds for ages 2-6. They are entertaining, interactive, and (most importantly) faithful Biblical retellings.
This story focuses on opposite words. We follow Joseph in his bad-good, near-far, sleep-awake, worried-calm story where God reveals His plans are always at work even when it doesn’t seem like it.
The illustrations are adorable, and the rhythmic writing make these fun to read, and even more fun to listen to. Joseph’s dreams are the focus in this retelling, and how even when someone means something for bad, “the Lord’s plan was for Good.” All ages will be reminded that we are never to doubt God’s plan.
*I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.*
This series is easily our preschooler's favourite (and has been since she was a toddler!). With simple and fun language, cute and colourful illustrations, our family has enjoyed these truthful Bible stories over and over again. This new addition (Joseph and the Very Strange Dreams) is no different. Our preschooler has not only learnt about the good plans of God even in bad situation, but also loved listening out for opposite words throughout the story. Well done! We can't wait for the next book.
P.S. I have received a free copy of this book in exchange of my honest review.
Part of a series of other Bible story books, this book introduces littles to the story of Joseph through brightly illustrated pages. It is quick and simply written. These books are interactive and try to get the children engaging with the story. Joseph and the Very Strange Dreams has children listening for the opposites mentioned throughout the story. I also love how it emphasizes God's Soverign work even in the midst of evil and that we can trust Him. I have loved these books in this series for introducing littles to these Bible stories and am so excited to get to add this one to our collection!
Thank you @thegoodbookcompanyusa for a copy of this book for my honest thoughts!
This vibrantly illustrated picture book captures the heart of Joseph’s story for small children and enables them to begin to understand the richness of the Bible.
This series is a favorite in our home and this new addition is just as fun as the rest. The book follows the biblical account of Joseph in a straightforward and easy to understand way. My littles (ages 1, 4 and 5) love the bright illustrations too.
As a mom I love that this book focuses on opposite words. We’ve been working on things like opposites and what words rhyme. Having a fun, engaging, truth filled book is a win for the entire family!
Colorful and so descriptive story of Jospeh. Part of the Very Best Bible Story Series! No need to doubt- God has a plan! Love this series! Cannot get a better series!
My little guy loved reading this by himself- he's in 3rd. Also love the free resources!
This series has been a joy for our kids! The Very Best Bible Stories series includes biblical accounts of Moses, Joshua, Easter, Christmas, Esther, Noah, David, Jonah and more.
Tim now shares the account of Joseph and his brothers. He stays true to the Word as he retells the brokenness and beauty of Joseph's journey. It's simple for little ears to understand and grasp.
The illustrations, as with all the others in the series, are delightful, beautiful and fun. The best part is the "toddler" version of each character in the story. I think this is wonderful and makes it more relatable to little kids.
I do wish Thornborough would have included the Scripture reference and possibly a Q&A for parents and kids to have further discussion around the story.
Ultimately, it's a very interactive story and any child would enjoy reading it.
I received a copy of this book from The Good Book Company for an honest review.
We loved this fresh take on a very well-known story. The different perspective and the focus on the dream were really well done.
In our home, we have a rule to avoid using the word “hated”, especially for young children. This word appears within the first few pages to describe how others felt toward Joseph, and we would prefer softer language for developing vocabularies.
The story also felt slightly longer than necessary. A quicker pace and fewer hard details might have helped maintain engagement for younger readers.
Still, this is a great addition to the series by Tim Thornborough and Jennifer Davison.
Using opposites as the frame of the story, this book really gets kids interested in the story of Joseph and how God used him for good. My son was engaged, and that makes me so pleased as a toddler mom to have my son engaged in a Bible story from beginning to end.
