מבול, נחש ושתי תבות: סיפורי תנ"ך לילדים

by Meir Shalev, מאיר שלו, Emanuele Luzzati (Illustrator)

בתנ"ך יש ספורים נהדרים שכדאי להכיר. יש בו ספורים על הרפתקאות ומלכים, על אהבה ומסעות, ניסים ומלחמות.

בספר זה מביא מאיר שלו, בהומור ובלשון פשוטה המובנת לכל ילד, ספורים אחדים מן התורה, ובהם הספור על אדם וחוה והנחש בגן-עדן; הספור על תיבת נח והמבול; ספור מגדל בבל; ועוד.

המאייר האיטלקי הנודע עמנואל לוצאטי מלווה את הספורים בציורים נפלאים שצייר במיוחד לספר זה.

Genres: Picture Books

40 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

[Mimi]

I imagine that some of you think that Bible stories are just what you learn in school and in synagogue. But if so, you are missing out.

That is Meir Shalev's introduction to this delightfully illustrated picture book. There are six short stories told the way I remember learning them as a child: The Tree of Knowledge, Noah's Ark, The Tower of Babel, Abraham and Sarah, Joseph and His Brothers, and Moses in the River. These stories told in modern language are based on Jewish tales passed down through the generations, providing backstories for biblical characters. The author adds some whimsical details of his own. For example, what happened to the Tower of Babel once it was abandoned? "At first the angels would play hide-and-seek in it and birds built their nests inside." To be read aloud to younger children and read by ages 6 - 11.

[Elizabeth Reid]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.