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Esther’s Story was published in 1996, authored by Diane Wolkstein. This is a review of the brief, 30 minute audiobook, thus I did not see the illustrations. This biblical story is told in Esther’s voice, as though she was writing a diary. The listener/reader learns the origins of Purim through retelling of biblical and folkloric legend. There is a significant amount of imagined dialogue and conversations that I deemed awkward–we obviously don’t know what these characters were saying. I was able to look past this and enjoy listening to the story. After the book ends there is more information about Purim and the biblical origins. I recommend this for students in 3rd grade and up.
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Esther – Faithful to the Lord Composed by J. Paul Williams and Patti Drennan. 2-part,accom. Fred Bock Publications. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. Fred Bock Music Company #BG2318. Published by Fred Bock Music Company (HL.8738973). |
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Esther-Ordinary Faith Composed by Kathie Hill. Orchestration. Published by Word Music (WD.080689426674). |
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‘Who calls my parting soul’ for String Quartet from Esther HWV.50b Composed by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). Arranged by Mikio Kamada. Baroque Period. Set of Parts, Score. 6 pages. ACORDO Sheet Music #AC1871. Published by ACORDO Sheet Music (S0.14726). |
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Esther Singer’s Edition Book Composed by Erik Whitehill. Score. Chorister’s Guild #CGC58. Published by Chorister’s Guild (CG.CGC58). |
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Trust in God Composed by Terry D Taylor. Octavo. Chorister’s Guild #CGA1540. Published by Chorister’s Guild (CG.CGA1540). |
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