The Language of Angels: A Story About the Reinvention of Hebrew
In 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.
Influenced by illuminated manuscripts, Karla Gudeon’s illustrations bring Ben-Zion–and the rebirth of Hebrew–to life.
Ages: 4-6
Illustrated by: Karla Gudeon
ISBN: 9781580896368
Price: $16.99
Published by: Charlesbridge Publishing, Inc.
