Overview
2018 Sydney Taylor Book Award2017 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
The book, The Language of Angels: A Story About the Reinvention of Hebrew [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9781580896368 in Hardcover by Richard Michelson may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
Details
Format:
Hardcover
Publication Date:
02/21/2017
ISBN-10:
1580896367
ISBN-13:
9781580896368
Pages:
32
Publisher:
Charlesbridge
