In this fully revised edition of DK's classic Children's Illustrated Jewish Bible, more than 70 of the greatest stories from the Bible are retold for young readers. All-new text by Jewish authors Laaren Brown and Lenny Hort tells the stories of the Creation, Noah's Ark, Abraham and Sarah, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, the Exodus, the Ten Commandments, Samson, Ruth and Naomi, Solomon, Daniel, and many, many more. Lavish illustrations by Eric Thomas add to the rich experience, while maps plus glowing full-color photographs of places and artifacts help children understand biblical events in historical context. A bonus audio CD, featuring read-alongs of sixteen best-loved stories, is perfect for bedtime or any time. Filled with the spirit of Jewish tradition, The Children's Illustrated Jewish Bible captures the richness and power of the greatest Bible stories while making them accessible to children everywhere.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
beautiful and informative:
this book is beautifully written and illustrated. it also has a lot of sidebar information and pictures on the sides. my children (5 and 2) love to hear stories from it. it brings the stories from the Tanakh to life for them.
I strongly recommend this book!
The Children's Illustrated Jewish BIble:
This beautifully illustrated book retells bible stories from all three sections of the Tanakh--Torah, Prophets, and Writings. Along the sides of the stories are illustrations and photographs that help children identify places, life style, and time periods in the typical DK format. The translation and biblical quotes follow The Holy Scriptures According to the Masoretic Text: A New Translation, copyright 1917 by Jewish Publication Society. Each Bible story is told on a two-page spread. The stories are told... more info
Great intro for children:
The stories come to life in this well-written children's bible. It will open minds and provide compelling entertainment of profound and lasting value.
Ready for Quality Time:
Brings the Bible to life for young minds. A meaningful reading time for grandparents to grandchildren who are 5 or older.