Bible Heroes I Can Be [Hardcover]

Ann Eisenberg (Author), Rosalyn Schanzer (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1990 | Age Level: 4 and up

Like Noah, I can build...Like Rebecca, I am kind to animals...A first introduction to favorite Bible heroes and heroines. Full color.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-- Very young children meet major Old Testament heroes and heroines in terms they can relate to: "Noah built an ark. I can build lots of things." Some of the characters portray qualities worthy of children adopting: "Rebecca was kind to animals. So am I." A large illustration of the Biblical character is framed with a small accompanying picture of a modern child performing an appropriate activity. Of the 11 figures chosen, four are women. The page layout is uncluttered, with crisp, colorful illustrations. The book has no specific denominational overtones, and offers positive role models to children too heavily bombarded with heroes of the popular culture cartoon variety. --Micki S. Nevett, Temple Beth Emeth Library, Albany, NY
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 23 pages
• Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing (December 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0929371097
• ISBN-13: 978-0929371092
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,980,089 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Unique and Effective, October 29, 2009

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This review is from: Bible Heroes I Can Be (Board book)

Bible Heroes I Can Be by Ann Eisenberg takes a unique approach to introducing young children to famous biblical people. Each two page spread in this board book features a well known Old Testament person and a one-sentence explanation of something he or she is famous for. Another sentence, along with a smaller picture, illustrates a modern-day child doing something similar.

For example, the first page reads: "Noah built an ark. I can build lots of things." The large picture shows a biblical-era man building a huge boat, while the smaller picture shows a toddler or preschool-age girl making a sandcastle.

Other pages discuss welcoming guests like Abraham and Sarah, being kind to animals like Rebeccah (who watered the camels), having colorful clothes like Joseph, helping with the baby like Miriam, making (building block) walls tumble like Joshua, playing beautiful music like David, et cetera.

What I Like: This is a simple and easy way to talk to babies, toddlers, and perhaps preschoolers about people in the Bible and virtues we can learn from them. The illustrations by Rosalyn Schanzer are bold and equally strong while showing Bible times and modern times. (The cover illustration really doesn't do her work justice.)

What I Dislike: Although the book says "Joshua made the walls fall down," God really did this. But I just used this as an opportunity to discuss the point for my daughter. In addition, there is no mention of achieving virtues through the help and grace of Jesus Christ. (This book comes from a publisher of books for Jewish children.)

Overall Rating: Very Good.

Kristina Seleshanko

Managing Editor

Christian Children's Book Review