11/19/2018
The humble protagonist in this allegorical story is based on Bezalel, who, in the book of Exodus, is selected by God to design the ark. Bezalel—whom Fabbri renders with bushy eyebrows, lively curls, and an expression of sheer wonder—is a collector of discarded objects, insisting that “each of these things is beautiful in its own way, and the world needs beautiful things.” After being freed by the Pharaoh, Bezalel and the Israelites leave Egypt, crossing the Red Sea and desert. When God requests that the Israelites make a house made of “beautiful things,” God is struck by Bezalel’s sense for beauty. Fabbri’s paintings—featuring a sweeping desert landscape, motifs of fire and water, and statuesque figures in trailing robes—enrich Berkowitz’s story of a lesser-known biblical character. Ages 3–8. (Oct.)
Young Bezalel is different from the other Israelite slaves in Egypt. He loves to collect stones, bugs, bits of string-these all seem beautiful to him. He keeps everything in his Beautiful Things Box and takes it with him everywhere. As the Israelites wander in the desert, God asks them to build a very special house-and Bezalel may be the only one who can create something beautiful enough to honor God.
Young Bezalel is different from the other Israelite slaves in Egypt. He loves to collect stones, bugs, bits of string-these all seem beautiful to him. He keeps everything in his Beautiful Things Box and takes it with him everywhere. As the Israelites wander in the desert, God asks them to build a very special house-and Bezalel may be the only one who can create something beautiful enough to honor God.
The World Needs Beautiful Things
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Product Details
BN ID: | 2940172202148 |
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Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group |
Publication date: | 08/01/2018 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
Age Range: | 8 - 11 Years |