Journeys With Elijah: Eight Tales of the Prophet facts for kids
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| Author | Barbara Diamond Goldin |
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| Illustrator | Jerry Pinkney |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature, picture book |
| Published | 1999 (Dial Press) |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| Pages | 77 |
| ISBN | 9780152004453 |
| OCLC | 34958615 |
The book Journeys With Elijah: Eight Tales of the Prophet is a special children's picture book from 1999. It was written by Barbara Diamond Goldin and beautifully illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. This book tells eight amazing stories about the ancient prophet Elijah. It's based on an old idea that Elijah can show up anywhere, at any time, to help people. The stories in the book take you on a journey through different times and places around the world, showing how people met Elijah.
Awards and Recognition
Journeys With Elijah received several important awards. These awards show that the book was highly praised by experts in children's literature.
- 1999 Sydney Taylor Book Award for Older Readers - Honor: This award celebrates excellent Jewish children's literature. Getting an "Honor" means it was one of the best books that year.
- 2000 ALA Notable Children's Book - Older Readers: The American Library Association is a big group of librarians. When they call a book "notable," it means it's a really good book that they recommend for young readers.
- 2000 Notable Social Studies Trade Books For Young People - Folktales, Myths and Legends: This award comes from a group that focuses on social studies. It means the book is great for learning about different cultures, stories, and history.
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