The Horn Book Guide

RELIGION

Kimmel, Eric A., Reteller

The Story of Esther: A Purim Tale

32 pp. | Holiday | February, 2011 | Trade ISBN 978-0-8234-2223-4 $16.95

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Jill Weber. In this faithful retelling of the Purim story, beautiful Esther becomes queen of Persia and saves her fellow Hebrews from wicked Haman. Kimmel's storytelling is straightforward and natural (though the text may be too long for younger children). Weber's rich jewel-toned illustrations are a treat, evoking the grandness of the royal setting and the intense emotions of the characters.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith