Joseph

by Brian Wildsmith

Overview

Beloved artist Brian Wildsmith brings the timeless story of Joseph to life with breathtaking beauty and heart. In Joseph, Wildsmith retells one of Scripture's most moving stories—the journey of a young dreamer whose faith in God transforms betrayal into blessing and suffering into salvation.

From the sun-drenched fields of Canaan to the golden palaces of Egypt, Wildsmith's radiant illustrations and lyrical text draw readers into Joseph's world. Children will see how jealousy and hardship give way to mercy and forgiveness—and how God's loving plan is always at work, even in the darkest moments.

Perfect for Catholic families, classrooms, and parish libraries, this retelling helps children grasp essential virtues of trust, forgiveness, and faith in divine providence. As Joseph forgives his brothers and rejoices in God's goodness, young readers will discover a truth that echoes through every page of the Bible: that God turns all things to good for those who love Him.

A visual and spiritual masterpiece, Joseph invites families to encounter the splendor of God's Word through the eyes of one of the world's most gifted illustrators.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798889116141
Publisher:	Sophia Institute Press
Publication date:	04/21/2026
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	4 - 9 Years

About the Author

Brian Wildsmith was a renowned British illustrator and author celebrated for his vibrant, expressive artwork and beloved children’s books. A graduate of the Slade School of Fine Art in London, he brought a painter’s eye to picture-book storytelling, winning the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal for illustration in 1962. Over his prolific career, he published more than eighty books, many of which explore biblical themes with color and wonder. Wildsmith’s distinctive style and commitment to visual storytelling have inspired generations of young readers worldwide. He spent much of his later life in France, continuing to create art that celebrates beauty, nature, and faith.

Editorial Reviews

A biblical children's book that tells its story without belaboring its lessons is always pleasant to find, and Brian Wildsmith's Joseph is an outstanding example. Its colorfully detailed paintings of ancient Egypt manage to be imaginative and realistic at the same time. . . . The tale has never been more beautifully presented.

Parade Magazine

Brian Wildsmith stands high among the international grandmasters of children's books, and his new version of the Joseph story possesses real majesty, depicting with equal wonder the vast emptiness of the desert and the multihued wall paintings and overwhelming architecture of Egypt. . . . The Christmas season lasts until Twelfth Night, and a reading of this superb picture book would be an ideal way to conclude the holiday festivities.

Washington Post Book World

The biblical Joseph has been basking in Broadway notoriety for some time, but this gorgeous piece of bookmaking may rightly enjoy some basking of its own. Shimmering watercolors with fine pen detailing illumine every exquisite, double-page spread while gold-rimmed pages exude the aura of Egyptian opulence and the story's royal overtones.

Bulletin of the Center for The Children's Books

Winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal, Great Britain's highest honor for picture books, Wildsmith captures the desert locale perfectly through the use of warm colors, even to the endpapers with their muted sunset tones and the hieroglyphics for Joseph's name, while showing the beauty of Ancient Egypt as it must have been not with the artwork worn away from the centuries.

Christian Library Journal

The wonderful story of Joseph with sumptuous illustrations as only Wildsmith can paint. Magnificent!

Catholic Parent