The Language of Angels - Richard Michelson - Bog

2018 Sydney Taylor Book Award2017 National Jewish Book AwardIn 1885, few Jews in Israel used the holy language of their ancestors, and Hebrew was in danger of being lost-until Ben Zion and his father got involved. Through the help of his father and a community of children, Ben modernized the ancient language, creating a lexicon of new, modern words to bring Hebrew back into common usage. Historically influenced dialogue, engaging characters, and colorful art offer a linguistic journey about how language develops and how one person's perseverance can make a real difference.Influenced by illuminated manuscripts, Karla Gudeon's illustrations bring Ben Zion-and the rebirth of Hebrew-to life.A compelling emotional journey - Publisher's WeeklyA lively introduction to the work of a Hebrew language scholar and lover-and his family - Kirkus ReviewsA perfect resource for religious school collections and public library language shelves - BooklistHebrew teachers and students in Jewish schools will welcome this gorgeous new picture book about how the language developed and the impact of one person's perseverance on an entire people - School Library Journal