Synopses & Reviews
Rabbis in ancient times believed that the answers to all questions could be found somewhere in the Bible. Turn it and turn it, for everything is in it,” they said. Each answer the rabbis found became a type of story, a midrash. Miriam Chaikin examines familiar midrashim, or stories from the Old Testament. This collection of eighteen moving and lyrical tales follows Moses and the Israelites as they wander the desert, sate their hunger with manna bread, receive the Ten Commandments, and, ultimately, reach the Holy Land. Glowing paintings capture the majesty of heaven and the grace of angels who watch over the Israelites during their difficult journey. Biblical notes, bibliography.
Review
"Chaiken makes clear her mission to link the heavenly world with the earthly world. . . . poetic text . . . playful . . . fresh linguistic raiment. . . ." Horn Book
About the Author
Miriam Chaikin is the prize-winning author of more than 30 books for young readers. She lives in New York City and spends part of each year in Israel.Alexander Koshkin has illustrated several books for Clarion. He lives in Moscow, Russia.