The Language of Angels: The Reinvention of Hebrew
Richard Michelson$14.44
$16.99
2018 Sydney Taylor Book Award
2017 National Jewish Book Award In 1885, few Jews in Israel used the holy language of their ancestors, and Hebrew was in danger of being lost--until Ben Zion and his father got involved. Through the help of his father and a community of children, Ben modernized the ancient language, creating a lexicon of new, modern words to bring Hebrew back into common usage. Historically influenced dialogue, engaging characters, and colorful art offer a linguistic journey about how language develops and how one person's perseverance can make a real difference. Influenced by illuminated manuscripts, Karla Gudeon's illustrations bring Ben Zion--and the rebirth of Hebrew--to life.
A compelling emotional journey -- Publisher's Weekly
A lively introduction to the work of a Hebrew language scholar and lover--and his family -- Kirkus Reviews A perfect resource for religious school collections and public library language shelves -- Booklist Hebrew teachers and students in Jewish schools will welcome this gorgeous new picture book about how the language developed and the impact of one person's perseverance on an entire people -- School Library Journal
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Published: 02/21/2017
ISBN: 9781580896368
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.30w x 0.60d
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 11/28/2016
Kirkus Reviews 12/15/2016
Booklist 02/01/2017 pg. 36
School Library Journal 02/01/2017 pg. 120
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2017 pg. 231 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 187657 / Language of Angels: A Story about the Reinvention of Hebrew
Reading Level: 4.1 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5
2017 National Jewish Book Award In 1885, few Jews in Israel used the holy language of their ancestors, and Hebrew was in danger of being lost--until Ben Zion and his father got involved. Through the help of his father and a community of children, Ben modernized the ancient language, creating a lexicon of new, modern words to bring Hebrew back into common usage. Historically influenced dialogue, engaging characters, and colorful art offer a linguistic journey about how language develops and how one person's perseverance can make a real difference. Influenced by illuminated manuscripts, Karla Gudeon's illustrations bring Ben Zion--and the rebirth of Hebrew--to life.
A compelling emotional journey -- Publisher's Weekly
A lively introduction to the work of a Hebrew language scholar and lover--and his family -- Kirkus Reviews A perfect resource for religious school collections and public library language shelves -- Booklist Hebrew teachers and students in Jewish schools will welcome this gorgeous new picture book about how the language developed and the impact of one person's perseverance on an entire people -- School Library Journal
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Published: 02/21/2017
ISBN: 9781580896368
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.30w x 0.60d
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 11/28/2016
Kirkus Reviews 12/15/2016
Booklist 02/01/2017 pg. 36
School Library Journal 02/01/2017 pg. 120
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2017 pg. 231 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 187657 / Language of Angels: A Story about the Reinvention of Hebrew
Reading Level: 4.1 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5