{"product_id":"the-language-of-angels-a-story-about-the-reinvention-of-hebrew","title":"The Language of Angels: A Story About the Reinvention of Hebrew","description":"2018 Sydney Taylor Book Award\n2017 National Jewish Book Award\n\nIn 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.\n\nInfluenced by illuminated manuscripts, Karla Gudeon’s illustrations bring Ben Zion—and the rebirth of Hebrew—to life.\n\nA compelling emotional journey — Publisher's Weekly\n\nA lively introduction to the work of a Hebrew language scholar and lover—and his family — Kirkus Reviews\n\nA perfect resource for religious school collections and public library language shelves — Booklist\n\nHebrew 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\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1580896367\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1580896367.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Michelson, Richard|Gudeon, Karla\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41504447201338,"sku":"DBV.1580896367.G","price":5.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1580896367-0.jpg?v=1783110020","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-language-of-angels-a-story-about-the-reinvention-of-hebrew","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}