Archive for the ‘Bible’ Category
Book Review | Nachshon Who Was Afraid to Swim
by Deborah Bodin Cohen
Score: 4
Illustrated by Jago
© 2009 Kar-Ben Publishing.
A 2009 Sydney Taylor Honor Book. This is a beautifully written midrash about the story of Nachshon, the individual who was the first to step into the waters of the Reed Sea thereby enabling the Jewish People to reach freedom on the other side. Nachshon is portrayed as a [...]
Book Review | Psalms for Young Children
by Marie-Helene Delval
Score: 4
Illustrated byArno
© 2008, Eerdmans Books for Young Readers.
This is a beautiful way to introduce young children to the Book of Psalms. The Psalms themselves have been well-adapted using language and concepts that children can understand. The accompanying illustrations are quite beautiful and assist in defining the meaning of the text.
I always search a book like [...]
Book Review | A Is For Abraham: A Jewish Family Alphabet
by Richard Michelson
Score: 4.5
Illustrated by Ron Mazellan.
© 2008, Sleeping Bear Press.
Who knew an ABC book could hold so much information? This is a beautifully illustrated, fun, fact-filled book. Using simple poetry in the main text and accompanied by additional material on the sidebars, the author takes us on a fantastic ride through Judaism. Combined with gorgeous artwork and [...]
