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The Story of Queen Esther
Product Description
▼▲Her name was Esther.
Queen Esther is not only beautiful, but she proves to be brave and clever as well. This well-known story of the Jewish woman who became queen of Persia and saved her people from death is here retold for young readers.
Bold and colorful Persian-inspired illustrations bring vibrancy to this ancient tale, which readers will enjoy on Purim and all year round. Recommended for ages 4 to 8.
Product Information
▼▲Title: The Story of Queen Esther By: Jenny Koralek Format: Hardcover Number of Pages: 27 Vendor: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. Publication Date: 2009 | Dimensions: 10.75 X 9.00 (inches) Weight: 12 ounces ISBN: 080285348X ISBN-13: 9780802853486 Ages: 4-8 Stock No: WW853486 |
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▼▲Author Bio
▼▲Author Bio
▼▲Grizelda Holderness has designed book covers for many publishers and has contributed illustrations to magazines, including Cosmopolitan and New Scientist. Grizelda has also illustrated the childrens book When the World Began: Stories Collected in Ethiopiaby Elizabeth Laird (Oxford). She lives in England.
Editorial Reviews
▼▲"The classic biblical story . . . is told with lucid intrigue, painting a picture of an evil rogue outwitted by the wisdom and courage of a loving Queen. Multiple scenes across full-page spreads, done in deep pastel colors of blues, purples and reds, portray an assortment of tall, handsome characters with lean, pointy-chinned faces, long, flowing hair and dark skin. A well-composed and aesthetic interpretation for the younger set.""
"Koralek's telling is admirably brisk and dramatic, and she keeps sight of the core message: that Esther's faith and sense of responsibility give her the courage to do the right thing. Holderness's saturated, jewel-tone pastels, geometric lines and subtle patterning successfully meld once-upon-a-time with an exotic Far East. She also gives Esther star-studded raven tresses that reach all the way down to her calveswhich, as any female member of the target audience will attest, is totally awesome."
"The illustrations are the highlight of the book. Stylized, dreamy pastel spreads sing with deep color. Esther, whose name means 'star,' is portrayed with a moon and stars floating in her long dark hair, emphasizing her otherworldly beauty."
". . . the nicely told story mostly follows the original and is made more child friendly by Holderness' chalky pastel illustrations. Incorporating celestial symbols, including stars and moons, as well as religious images such as Stars of David, the artwork also captures the Persian sensibility of the original tale. Unlike other picture-book versions of Esther's life, Koralek focuses on the queen herself rather than tying her story to the holiday, which adds appeal."
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