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Book Synopsis

The story of Babel in a gorgeous picture book form.

​​“Stunning! The story, the illustrations and the entire book design hark back to the classic days of children’s book illustration.” –Eric Kimmel, award winning author of Heschel and the Hanukkah Goblins

Where do children play tower games with tower pieces, wear tower hats, and eat tower cakes? In the city of Babel, of course!

Fantastically detailed illustrations filled with humor and whimsy will delight readers in this new telling of the epic Bible story.

​In this contemporary retelling of the biblical Tower of Babel story, the people of Babel are presented though the lens of a very relatable family and their neighborhood. Illustrated with a fantastic attention to detail, each corner of the city and tower are filled with new discoveries that will delight every reader.




Trade Review

​​“Stunning! The story, the illustrations and the entire book design hark back to the classic days of children’s book illustration. Let’s have more from Marc Lumer and his team.”

– Eric Kimmel, Author of Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins

“Beautiful and inventive illustrations by Marc Lumer highlight this charming version of the Babel legend. All will enjoy this clear and imaginative telling of this intriguing tale.”

– David Silverman, Codirector of Disney’s Monster’s, Inc.


Babel

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    A Hardback by Marc Lumer, Marc Lumer, Chaim Burton

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      Publisher: Behrman House Inc.,U.S.
      Publication Date: 15/09/2016
      ISBN13: 9781681155142, 978-1681155142
      ISBN10: 1681155141

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The story of Babel in a gorgeous picture book form.

      ​​“Stunning! The story, the illustrations and the entire book design hark back to the classic days of children’s book illustration.” –Eric Kimmel, award winning author of Heschel and the Hanukkah Goblins

      Where do children play tower games with tower pieces, wear tower hats, and eat tower cakes? In the city of Babel, of course!

      Fantastically detailed illustrations filled with humor and whimsy will delight readers in this new telling of the epic Bible story.

      ​In this contemporary retelling of the biblical Tower of Babel story, the people of Babel are presented though the lens of a very relatable family and their neighborhood. Illustrated with a fantastic attention to detail, each corner of the city and tower are filled with new discoveries that will delight every reader.




      Trade Review

      ​​“Stunning! The story, the illustrations and the entire book design hark back to the classic days of children’s book illustration. Let’s have more from Marc Lumer and his team.”

      – Eric Kimmel, Author of Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins

      “Beautiful and inventive illustrations by Marc Lumer highlight this charming version of the Babel legend. All will enjoy this clear and imaginative telling of this intriguing tale.”

      – David Silverman, Codirector of Disney’s Monster’s, Inc.


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