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The Story of Queen Esther by Jenny Koralek (2009, Hardcover)

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The Story of Queen Esther by Jenny Koralek. Koralek was born in South Africa and educated in England and France. Author Jenny Koralek. The ancient story of Queen Esther has been told for generations as an example of wisdom and great personal courage.

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Bold and colorful Persian-inspired illustrations bring vibrancy to this ancient tale of a beautiful Jewish woman who becomes queen of Persia and saves her people from death. An ideal story to be enjoyed on Purim and all year round. Full color.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Eerdmans Publishing Company, William B.
ISBN-10
080285348x
ISBN-13
9780802853486
eBay Product ID (ePID)
26038770101

Product Key Features

Book Title
Story of Queen Esther
Author
Jenny Koralek
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Religion / Biblical Biography, Religious / General, Religious / Jewish
Publication Year
2009
Genre
Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages
28 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
10.6in
Item Height
0.3in
Item Width
8.5in
Item Weight
13 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Bs580.E8k67 2008
Grade from
Preschool
Grade to
Third Grade
Reviews
Kirkus 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."" Publishers Weekly "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 calves--which, as any female member of the target audience will attest, is totally awesome." School Library Journal "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." Booklist ". . . 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."
Illustrated by
Holderness, Grizelda
Copyright Date
2009
Lccn
2008-017713
Dewey Decimal
222/.909505
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes