'When Jonas was in the whale' is a beautiful collaboration by the duo behind 'This is how Midas got dog ears' (Zilveren Griffel and Vlag&Wimpel 2019), Maria van Donkelaar and Sylvia Weve. The stories from the Old Testament of the Bible are retold in verse, with beautiful illustrations. The influences of the Old Testament can be found everywhere, from art and music to proverbs and sayings. In this luxurious book, Maria van Donkelaar tells beautifully evocative long poems about King Solomon and David and Goliath, about the exodus from Egypt and Daniel in the lion's den. Sylvia Weve's sparkling illustrations are the perfect addition to the playful poems and give this unique Bible story a modern touch. Wonderful to read and admire!