Daniel and the Beast of Babylon
Roger McGough
In Babylon, the people feel obliged to bring food in abundance for the mythical beast that lives in the temple. The wise Daniel says that the beast is just a statue and doesn’t need the offerings.
'Early pages from the book sent to The Baptist Times look lively and exciting with dramatic pictures and very upbeat text.'
Baptist Times, 3rd June 2004
‘A particularly effective retelling of the story.’
RE News, Autumn 2004
The priests are furious, and Daniel is given one night to prove the truth of his claims.
ROGER McGOUGH is one of Britain’s best-loved poets. His collections for adults and children include Pillow Talk (Puffin), Bad, Bad Cats (Penguin), Everyday Eclipses (Viking) and The Kite and Caitlin (Red Fox). This is his first book for Lion.
JILL NEWTON has illustrated many books for children, including Bored, Bored, Bored (Bloomsbury), By the Light of the Moon (Ladybird) and In the Beginning (Lion).
Reviews
'Early pages from the book sent to The Baptist Times look lively and exciting with dramatic pictures and very upbeat text.'
Baptist Times, 3rd June 2004
Reviews
‘A particularly effective retelling of the story.’
RE News, Autumn 2004
ISBN: 9780745947532 0745947530
Catalogue code: N/A
Publisher: Lion Hudson - published 18/06/2004
Format: Paperback 32pp
£5.99