מבול, נחש ושתי תבות: סיפורי תנ"ך לילדים

by Meir Shalev, Einat Tsarfati (Illustrator), מאיר שלו (Author's Hebrew name)

בַּתָּנָ"ך ישׁ סִפּוּרים שׁכְּדַאי לְהַכִּיר, סִפּוּרים עַל הַפַּתְקָאוֹת וּמְלָכִים, עַל אַהֲבָה וּמַסָּעוֹת, עַל מִשׁפָּחָה וחֲבֵרוּת. אֲבָל יוֹתֵר מִכֹּל, ישׁ בַּתָּנָ"ך סִפּוּרים עַל אֲנָשׁים. מֵאִיר שָׁלֵו, מִגְּדוֹלֵי הַסּוֹפְרים בְּישראֵל, בָּחַר שׁשּה סִפּוּרים אֲהוּבִים מֵהַמִּקְרא וסִפֵּר אוֹתָם מֵחָדָשׁ בְּהוּמוֹר וּבְלָשׁוֹן פְּשׁוּטָה וּמוּבֶנֶת. תְּבַקְּרוּ בָּהֶם בְּגַן עֵדֶן, תְּטַפְּסוּ בְּמַעֲלֵה מִגְדַּל בָּבֶל, תֻּפְתְּעוּ לִשׁמֹעַ אֶת הַבְּשׂוֹרה שׁקִּבְּלוּ אַבְרהָם ושׂרה, תִּצְפּוּ בִּמְריבַת אַחִים אֲיומָּה וּתְגַלּוּ גַּם שׁתֵּי תֵּבוֹת, שׁכָּל אַחַת מֵהֶן הִיא מָקוֹר לְהַצָּלָה גְּדוֹלָה.

הַסֵּפֶר מַבּוּל, נָחָשׁ וּשְׁתֵּי תֵּבוֹת הָיה לְרב־מֶכֶר עִם יצִיאָתוֹ לָאוֹר. הוּא תֻּרגַּם
לְאִיטַלְקִית וּלְרוּסִית, זָכָה בִּפְרס 'פּוֹרטָה סִיבֶּריה' ושׁמֵּשׁ כִּמְקוֹר הַשׁראָה לְפֶסֶל
בְּגַן־סִפּוּר בְּחוֹלוֹן. כָּעֵת הוּא מֻגָּשׁ לַקּוֹראִים בְּמַהֲדוּרה חֲגִיגִית, בְּלִוּוּי אִיּוּריהָ
המרהיבים של היוצרת עינת צרפתי.

Genres: Picture Books

60 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

Meir Shalev (Hebrew: מאיר שלו) was one of Israel’s most celebrated novelists. He received many awards for his work, including the National Jewish Book Award and Israel’s Brenner Prize, both for A Pigeon and a Boy.

A columnist for the Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth, Shalev lived in Jerusalem and in northern Israel with his wife and children.

Reviews

[Elizabeth Reid · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was okay. Turning Bible stories into cutesy tales isn't my preference. Also, I prefer a cleaner type of illustration. There isn't anything wrong with this book, I just wish it had been done in a classier way

[Erika Dreifus]

One of the several pleasures of reading this book (translated, by the wonderful Ilana Kurshan, from the original that appeared back in 1994) is thinking back to how I was introduced to these stories as a child through two other books. This one is beautifully illustrated with modern language (Sarah worries about Abraham's sunburn, for instance). And of course, it's never too early for children to learn the name of Israeli author Meir Shalev.

[Rayna Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

6 stories and beautiful illustrations fill the pages of this book. The Tree of Knowledge, Noah's Ark, The Tower of Babel, Abraham and Sarah, Joseph and his Brothers, and Moses in the River are all retold in a short story. The tales are rewritten in a way to engage young readers in conversation about each story. The bright colors used throughout enhance the written stories.

[Two BookWorms Blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

Many of us know these stories. So what makes this volume so special? The language is much more simple and far more fun. The illustrations have a playful feel to them. They are very enjoyable stories.

For the full review: https://twobookwormsblog.wordpress.co...

[Julie Ditton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This lovely book is an English translation from the 1993 original Hebrew edition. Israeli children's author Meir Shalev retold these classic bible stories with wit and whimsey. The stories were illustrated by the famous artist Emanuele Luzzati whose bright colorful paintings enchant the eye. Translator Ilana Kurshan has retold these tales in simple language appropriate for youngsters. This anthology is a true treasure for families and libraries wishing to add to their bible story collections

[Alexis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you Kalaniot Books and Media Masters Publicity for sharing this picture book with the LitReviewCrew. This is a collection of classic biblical stories written with more modern language.
3 things about this book:
1-Classic with modern touches
2-Illustrated
3-Eye-catching

I hope you enjoy this book! It comes out in September 2021.

[Marineke · Rating 3 out of 5]

Vooral de geestige illustraties van Jeska Verstegen tillen dit boek uit boven de gemiddelde bijbelverhalen voor kinderen.

[Andréa]

Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.