Queen Esther

Written by Tomie dePaola

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4 - 7

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Mar 5, 2020

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What's Queen Esther About

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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 PaolaQueen 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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Tomie dePaola

Tomie dePaola is one of the most popular children’s book authors and illustrators of our time and the winner of the 2011 Children’s Literature Legacy Award for “significant and lasting contribution to children’s literature,” among other lifetime achievement awards. A Newbery Honor winner, he has written and illustrated a number of books, including Caldecott Honor book Strega Nona and its companions, as well as Oliver Button Is a Sissy; The Legend of Old Befana; The Clown of God; Michael Bird-Boy; Andy, That’s My Name; and Quiet. A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and now lives in New London, New Hampshire.