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Children's Illustrated Jewish Bible
Eric Thomas - Illustrator
Laaren Brown Hort - Retold by
Lenny Hort - Retold by
DK Publishing - Author
Book: Hardcover | 9.25 x 6.25in | 192 pages | ISBN 9780756626655 | 19 Nov 2007 | Dorling Kindersley | 5 - 8 years
$19.99
In this fully revised edition of DK's classic , 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.
About the Author
About the authors: Laaren Brown has worked as an editor and writer for more than twenty years. Her previous book
is DK Biography: Nelson Mandela. Her husband, Lenny Hort, is the author of many books for children and served as
the editorial consultant on the Shabbat, Passover, and Hanukkah titles in DK's My First Board Book series. They live
in northern New Jersey.
About the religious consultants: Cantor Diane Dorf is a respected religious educator. Rabbi Steven Morgen is the
associate rabbi of Congregation Beth Yeshurun. They live in Houston, Texas.
About the illustrator: Eric Thomas, a teacher of graphics, print, and illustration, has worked as a freelance illustrator
for the BBC and The Times of London.
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