The Prince Of Egypt

Produced by Steven Spielberg and starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Val Kilmer and Steve Martin, The Prince of Egypt is a big-budget animated portrayal of the story of Moses. This is one in a series of Ladybird books published to tie in with the movie.

This is a behind-the-scenes look at the film company DreamWorks SKG to find out out it created the story of Moses and Rameses in the film The Prince of Egypt. Pioneering a new kind of animation that is as versatile as live-action filmmaking, the style combines the illustrations of Gustave Dore, the paintings of Claude Monet and the cinematogrophy of David Lean.

A brilliant work of biblical fiction by Dorothy Clarke Wilson, Moses, The Prince of Egypt was immediately embraced by the public when first published in 1949 (as Prince of Egypt). The novel became an inspiration for the 1956 film, The Ten Commandments -- now a classic in its own right. It is a wonderfully entertaining and well-researched story of Moses from his teenage years through early manhood when he rejects his royal lifestyle upon learning of his Hebrew birth and becomes a shepherd among his own people. After centuries of slavery and bondage, with God's help, Moses eventually leads the Jewish people to freedom. Moses, the Prince of Egypt became a favorite of reader's, selling more than 500,000 copies worldwide and has truly achieved the status of a modern classic.

Contemporary / British English In Egypt, the Pharaoh's soldiers are ordered to kill every Hebrew baby boy. But one baby escapes. He grows up in a palace and has a very comfortable life. But one day Moses learns the secret of his past, and his life changes forever.

Moses? courageous and spirited sister Miriam is the heroine of this picture book retelling. The story and keepsake charm pay tribute to Miriam?s gift of faith and her belief that one day her brother would help set their people free. The book tells Moses? story from Miriam?s point of view as she anxiously follows his basket down the Nile and then waits hopefully for his eventual return.The beautiful bronze pendant of baby Moses in the basket is a symbol of her devotion, and it provides readers with an opportunity to role-play Miriam, as well as Moses? mother, Yocheved, and the Queen. A journal space at the end of the book invites readers to record their own promises to family and friends. Brave and loyal Miriam will appeal to all children, but especially girls. By wearing the keepsake charm and necklace, readers will be reminded each day of Miriam?s powerful story and its valuable message of courage.

The story of Moses - the Prince of Egypt is engaging and enlightening. Included in the Collector's Edition toward the back is a section entitled How to Share this book with your child. It reads: Below we have provided some suggestions for families who would like to explore the story of Moses further, both as it is told in The Prince of Egypt and as it is found in the Book of Exodus. Shared family discussion can greatly enrigh your child's experience of reading this book and seeing the film. Questions Your Children May Ask Your children may ask you for help in understanding many events and thems in The Prince of Egypt. Before sharing The Prince of Egypt with your young children, you may want to familiarize or refamiliarize yourself with this important story. Questions children will ask are likely to fall into three key areas: questions about God and God's actions; questions about death; and questions about faith. Also listed in back are MORE IDEAS for Discussion Sources for further information and Note about this book.

(Vocal Selections). A dozen vocal selections from the 2017 musical adaptation to the 1998 DreamWorks film of the same name featuring music by Stephen Schwartz. Includes 12 songs: All I Ever Wanted (with Queen's Reprise) * Always on My Side * Dance to the Day * Deliver Us * Faster * Footprints on the Sand * For the Rest of My Life * Heartless * Make It Right * Never in a Million Years * Through Heaven's Eyes * When You Believe.

From the majestic grandeur of the Pharaoh's palace to the intimate warmth of Moses' and Tzipporah's village to the mighty parting of the Red Sea, this elegant coloring art book will generate a broader appreciation of the film for children and adults alike, allowing them to re-create the art themselves. The highly detailed line illustrations and sophisticated design will appeal to older children, and the accompanying text tells the fascinating story.