A new edition of the moving Bible story of Queen Esther by internationally acclaimed illustrator and author of children's books, Tomie de Paola
Queen Esther, the wife of King Ahasuerus of Persia, bravely risked her life to prevent the killing of all the Jews in Persia. Colorful, delicate, and inspiring, Tomie de Paola's artwork brings to life his beautiful telling of this unique and important Bible story.
This is a simple and accurate rendition of the powerful Esther story retold for children, highlighted by the exquisite illustrations of de Paola. The text and pictures show how God helps his people in sometimes miraculous ways when we put all our trust and confidence in him, no matter how dire the circumstances.
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A new edition of the moving Bible story of Queen Esther by internationally acclaimed illustrator and author of children's books, Tomie de Paola
Queen Esther, the wife of King Ahasuerus of Persia, bravely risked her life to prevent the killing of all the Jews in Persia. Colorful, delicate, and inspiring, Tomie de Paola's artwork brings to life his beautiful telling of this unique and important Bible story.
This is a simple and accurate rendition of the powerful Esther story retold for children, highlighted by the exquisite illustrations of de Paola. The text and pictures show how God helps his people in sometimes miraculous ways when we put all our trust and confidence in him, no matter how dire the circumstances.
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Hungarian Princess Jadwiga has been prepared to put the peace and prosperity of her country above all else. Betrothed at the age of the five to Prince William of Austria, she spends her childhood learning to rule both countries.but when the balance of power in Central Europe shifts, the council demands that Jadwiga become the monarch at age 11 and marry instead the prince of Lithuania, a pagan, who promises to convert before marriage. The result of her decision to lay down her own personal hopes and devote her life to a peaceful union between Poland and Lithuania - referred to as the "the wedding ring of Jadwiga" will have far-reading consequences in her own time and the years following. Includes a map, timeline, and historical insight essay. 157 pages, softcover.
