by Jenny Koralek (Author), Grizelda Holderness (Illustrator)
The story of Queen Esther is retold with vibrancy in this fictional picture book.
The ancient story of Queen Esther has been told for generations as an example of wisdom and great personal courage, and her bravery is commemorated each year during the Jewish festival of Purim.
Now, author Jenny Koralek retells for young readers the well-known story of the Jewish girl who became the queen of Persia and saved her people from death. Bold, colorful Persian-inspired illustrations from Grizelda Holderness bring new vibrancy to this old story, which will captivate and inspire its young audience.
Author Biography
Jenny Koralek has written many children's books, including Night Ride to Nanna's (Candlewick), Mable's Story (Olympic Marketing) and Message in a Bottle (Lutterworth). A bookworm and music lover, Jenny lives in north London.
Grizelda Holderness has designed book covers for many publishers, and her illustrations have appeared innumerous magazines. She has also illustrated the children's book When the World Began: Stories Collected in Ethiopia by Elizabeth Laird. She lives in England.
Number of Pages: 28
Dimensions: 0.31 x 10.02 x 7.08 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: January 05, 2009
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Story of Queen Esther
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3.8
Point Value: 0.5