{"product_id":"9781580896368","title":"The Language of Angels: A Story About the Reinvention of Hebrew","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eMichelson, Richard; Gudeon, Karla\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharlesbridge\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\/21\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003e2018 Sydney Taylor Book Award\u003cbr\u003e2017 National Jewish Book Award\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInfluenced by illuminated manuscripts, Karla Gudeon’s illustrations bring Ben Zion—and the rebirth of Hebrew—to life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA compelling emotional journey — \u003ci\u003ePublisher's Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lively introduction to the work of a Hebrew language scholar and lover—and his family — \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA perfect resource for religious school collections and public library language shelves — \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHebrew 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 — \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44218879574271,"sku":"9781580896368","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9781580896368_s600x595.jpg?v=1775588310","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9781580896368","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}