{"product_id":"the-language-of-angels-the-reinvention-of-hebrew-9781580896368","title":"The Language of Angels: The Reinvention of Hebrew","description":"\u003cb\u003e2018 Sydney Taylor Book Award\u003cbr\u003e2017 National Jewish Book Award\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInfluenced by illuminated manuscripts, Karla Gudeon's illustrations bring Ben Zion--and the rebirth of Hebrew--to life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA compelling emotional journey -- \u003ci\u003ePublisher's Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lively introduction to the work of a Hebrew language scholar and lover--and his family -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA perfect resource for religious school collections and public library language shelves -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHebrew 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 -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Charlesbridge Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/21\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781580896368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.79lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.30w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/28\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/15\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2017 pg. 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2017 pg. 120\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2017 pg. 231 - Recommended, Satisfactory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e187657 \/ Language of Angels: A Story about the Reinvention of Hebrew\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.1 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Richard Michelson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43067698905269,"sku":"9781580896368","price":14.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_6716fb68-aae8-4a3e-b130-af24f4aca1b4.jpg?v=1690863383","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-language-of-angels-the-reinvention-of-hebrew-9781580896368","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}