Psalm 23 by Tim Ladwig
Scripture Brought To Life
Through this powerful series of illustrations, artist Tim Ladwig delivers th e
inspirational message of hope and rebirth found in the Twenty-Third
Psalm. The words of the ancient psalm seem even more relevant against
the backdrop of the inner city.
Personal Review: Psalm 23 by Tim Ladwig
Psalm Twenty-Three, illustrated by Tim Ladwig, is one of those books that
uses Bible passages as its text. (This one, of course, is from Psalm 23.)
What sets this book apart from the others, though, is the artwork.
True-to-life, vibrant paintings of a contemporary extended African-
American family highlight each double-page spread. The images are
realistic and three-dimensional, making you feel like you could reach out
and touch the persons depicted in the paintings. Set in an urban
neighborhood, the pictures correspond in a modern way with a text that is
hundreds of years old.
For instance, the line, I shall not want, is illustrated with a painting of
Grandma and Grandpa sitting at the kitchen table with a young boy and a
young girl (and a dog), eating breakfast and preparing for a day at school.

Two young boys playing in a mud puddle are paired with the words He
leads me beside quiet waters.
What I Like: Everything. The artist did a wonderful job in the way he used
words from the Bible to illustrate life in an urban setting.
What I Dislike: Nothing.
Overall Rating: Excellent.
Age Appeal: The publisher suggests 4-8 years as the appropriate age for
this book. I think youngsters of that age would enjoy the illustrations along
with the simple text. But, because of its universal appeal and the way the
illustrator ties the text to everyday life, I believe this book is appropriate for
all ages.
Christine M. Irvin - Christian Children's Book Review
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