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From the book, God Sent a Rainbow and Other Bible Stories, paintings by Malcah Zeldis, retold by Yona Zeldis. Awarding-winning folk artist Malcah Zeldis creates a vibrant rainbow of images to delight children as they discover some of the Bible's most beloved stories. This image depicts Joseph and his coat of many colors. (Text copyright, 1997 by Yona Zeldis; Paintings copyright, 1997 by Malcah Zeldis.)
Joseph and his Coat of Many Colors © 1997 Malcah Zeldis, God Sent a Rainbow

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Joseph really stands out with all of his bright and beautiful colors against the others wearing solid clothes. In spite of the rainbow of colors, there is a sad feeling because Joseph isn't smiling. It is weird to see the sun, moon, and stars on the ground and splashes of colors at the top. Is Joseph more powerful than the distant pink Egyptian pyramid?
David Alberts, Julie Brahen, Hayley Leib, Grade 5, Perelman Jewish Day School, Forman Center, Melrose Park

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