The Wisdom Bird: A Tale of Solomon and Sheba
Oberman, Sheldon; Waldman, Neil [Illustrator]
ISBN 10: 1563978164 ISBN 13: 9781563978166
Published by Boyds Mills Press, 2000
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Synopsis:
King Soloman is wise, the wisest man in the world. One day, the Queen of Sheba--the wisest woman in the world--arrives at the gates of Jerusalem. She has come form a faraway land to see Solomon put this wisdom to work. "Name anything," says the king. What the queen asks of Solomon is startling. To fulfill her request, he must change the birds of the sky--and change them forever. Soon the fate of every bird in the world rests with a small, colorful bird called the hoopoe. The roots of the story of Solomon, Sheba, and the hoopoe bird are deep. Versions of the story are found in the folklore of Israel, Yemen, and East Africa. Out of this folklore, Sheldon Oberman has fashioned his own moving version of the tale, while Neil Waldman's stunning paintings reflect a blending of the tale's Jewish and African traditions. This tale, which speaks to us of respect for different people and the different creatures of the world, is ancient and powerful.
About the Author:
Sheldon Oberman is the author of By the Hanukkah Light, illustrated by Neil Waldman, and The Always Prayer Shawl, winner of the National Jewish Book Award, illustrated by Ted Lewin. Mr. Oberman lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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Title: The Wisdom Bird: A Tale of Solomon and Sheba
Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Waldman, Neil
Condition: Good