Elijah's Angel [hc]
A Story for Chanukah and Christmas
Written by Michael J. Rosen & illustrated by Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson
Michael and Elijah are friends, but when Elijah gives Michael one of his special carved angels, Michael doesn’t know what to do. How can he possibly take home a Christmas angel, a forbidden graven image- especially on Chanukah? This story is based on the author's childhood experience with woodcarver Elijah Pierce, an African-American barber who lived in Columbus, Ohio. 32 pages
"Rosen... seamlessly integrates Michael's compunctions and Elijah's reverence and generosity into a warmhearted narrative, while the debuting Robinson's vibrant oils recall the lively animation of Jacob Lawrence, her flat, stylized forms freely outlined in black. A fine tribute to an intriguing character; an interfaith story with true respect for both faiths." -Kirkus Reviews (Ages 5-10)
October 1, 1992
Signed by illustrator in 2017
AR Level=4.6
Lexile Level=800 AD Adult-Directed Text
