Kimmel, Eric A. The Story of Esther: A Purim Tale.
Holiday House 2011 unp 16.95
978-0-8234-2223-4 E-BN
Eric Kimmel presents the whole “Megillah” in this vivid description of the Jewish holiday of Purim, Festival of Lots. The Biblical Book of Esther goes back to the ancient court of Ahasuerus, King of Persia who rids himself of his disobedient wife Vashti, and then vows to marry the most beautiful girl in his kingdom. His choice falls upon the Jewish Esther, niece of Mordecai. She keeps her religion a secret until Mordecai discovers that the king’s evil advisor Haman is planning to destroy the entire Jewish population of Persia. Mordecai begs Esther to speak with the king to save their people and it is because of her courage “that evil was brought to justice and many lives were saved.”
The book is written in simple and lyrical language that thoroughly engages the reader. Kimmel presents his story in simple and direct words. His characters, both good and bad, are fully realized; they are brought to life and have distinct personalities. The full-page paintings are beautiful and compliment the story perfectly.
Highly recommended for elementary level libraries that need information on religious holidays. Ogintz, Susan
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Kimmel, Eric Even Higher
Kimmel, Eric Even Higher
Holiday House 2009 unp 16.95 978-0-8234-2020-9 elem
In this Jewish folktale, adapted from a story by I. L. Peretz, Eric Kimmel relates the story of the rabbi of Nemirov who disappears every year just before Rosh Hashanah. In this Jewish folktale, adapted from a story by I. L. Peretz, Eric Kimmel relates the story of the rabbi of Nemirov who disappears every year just before Rosh Hashanah. His congregants are sure that he is off to speak to G-d and protect them in the coming new year. A Litvak, a man from Lithuania, is mighty doubtful of this and is determined to follow the rabbi and discover just what he is doing. In the process, he finds that true holiness and goodness is dependent on more than just prayer.
The fanciful story also explains many of the Jewish traditions that occur during the High Holy Days and the lovely illustrations are reminiscent of both Chagall and Grandma Moses. This charming book ends with a note by Kimmel about the original author I. L. Peretz. SO
Holiday House 2009 unp 16.95 978-0-8234-2020-9 elem
In this Jewish folktale, adapted from a story by I. L. Peretz, Eric Kimmel relates the story of the rabbi of Nemirov who disappears every year just before Rosh Hashanah. In this Jewish folktale, adapted from a story by I. L. Peretz, Eric Kimmel relates the story of the rabbi of Nemirov who disappears every year just before Rosh Hashanah. His congregants are sure that he is off to speak to G-d and protect them in the coming new year. A Litvak, a man from Lithuania, is mighty doubtful of this and is determined to follow the rabbi and discover just what he is doing. In the process, he finds that true holiness and goodness is dependent on more than just prayer.
The fanciful story also explains many of the Jewish traditions that occur during the High Holy Days and the lovely illustrations are reminiscent of both Chagall and Grandma Moses. This charming book ends with a note by Kimmel about the original author I. L. Peretz. SO
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