Does God Have a Big Toe?: Stories About Stories in the Bible

Does God Have a Big Toe?: Stories About Stories in the Bible by Gellman, Marc. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780064404532.

Before there was anything, there was God, and a few angels, and a huge swirling glob of rocks and water with no place to go. The angels asked God, "Why dont you clean up this mess?" This collection of short, funny stories is one mans interpretation of how God did just that -- with some very unlikely help. There was Adam, who decided to number the animals instead of giving them names -- until he lost count. There was Max, a matchmaking angel disguised as a camel. And who could forget the kindly dolphins of the Red Sea or the builders of the spectacularly chaotic Tower of Babel, whose foundation rests in one small girls question: "Mommy, does God have a big toe?" Reflecting Mr. Gellmans lifelong love for his subject, this witty collection of midrashim provides a wonderful way to learn about and to share the stories of the Bible. Distinguished artist Oscar de Mejo brings the right blend of reverence and humor with his magnificent oil paintings. Notable Books of 1989 (NYT) Best Illustrated Childrens Books of 1989 (NYT) Childrens Books of 1989 (Library of Congress)