978-1-58838-233-7
$10.95 paperback with flaps
9 x 10.875
32 pages
Children's (Ages 4-8)
Previous edition from Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books
(
9780688097240)
NewSouth Books
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"In exuberant illustrations with vibrant colors vigorously defined by agile, rough lines, Edwards depicts an endearingly ordinary family engaged in everyday activities. . . . Phonetic pronunciation is given for each Hebrew letter and the word it initializes, also given in English. . . . A notably cheerful first introduction."
Kirkus Reviews
Hebrew is a very, very old language. It was spoken in ancient Israel many thousands of years ago and has been kept alive for centuries by Jews and scholars. Modern Hebrew was the dream and work of a man named Eliezer Ben-Yehuda. He made new words from ancient words and gave Hebrew speakers a way to say modern words such as ice cream, bicycle, and airplane.
This illustrated children's book serves as an introduction to the modern Hebrew alphabet; but more than that, it is a joyous portrait of a very special family. Its heroine, Gabi, shares in the activities of five-year-olds everywhere. She dances, she pretends, she dresses up, she helps with the baby. Her exuberance about her life bounces off every page, and the enthusiasm and warmth of her family surround her, and the reader, with love.
about the author
Michelle Edwards has written and illustrated over 13 books for young readers, including Stinky Stern Forever, winner of the 2006 Gryphon, Patterson and Blue Crab Special Recognition Awards. She lives in Iowa City, Iowa. |
