Why Not Sea Monsters? - Songs from the Hebrew Scriptures (CD)

📖 12 original songs based on stories from the Hebrew Scriptures
🎵 Includes full lyrics and guitar chords

A completely unique entry in Justin Roberts' catalog — and one of the most inventive faith-based children's music albums ever made. Why Not Sea Monsters? Songs from the Hebrew Scriptures features 12 original songs retelling stories from the Old Testament, written by Justin Roberts (with two tracks, "Where Were You" and "Centuries," written by playwright Craig Wright). Longtime collaborator Liam Davis played most of the instruments and produced the record.

Noah and the ark, Moses at the burning bush, Gideon, Ruth, Job, David and Goliath — the stories are as big as they come, and Roberts meets them with a mix of playful humor and genuine reverence that never condescends to either the stories or the kids listening. The New York Times has called Roberts "among the most respected songwriters" in children's music, and this album shows why: Craig Wright's "Where Were You" — an epic, soulful take on God's response to Job — sits comfortably alongside Roberts' own "Giddy Up Gideon," which is exactly as fun as it sounds.

The CD comes with full lyrics and guitar chords, making it a wonderful resource for families, Sunday schools, Hebrew schools, and anyone who wants to bring these stories to life through song. A companion volume, Songs from the New Testament, is also available. Released 2005 on Carpet Square Records.