Eve and Adam Discover the World

Leslie Kimmelman, Irina Avgustinovich

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Behrman House Inc.,U.S.
13 May 2025

Religion & beliefs: general interest (Children's&YA); Educational: Religious studies: Christianity; Educational: Religious studies: Judaism; Personal & social issues

""Tender and thought-provoking"" --Kirkus Reviews

In this interpretation of the biblical story of Genesis, Eve and Adam are praised for their curiosity even as they must accept the consequences for eating from the Tree of Knowledge. A hopeful message for ages 4-7 about carving your own path and the courage it takes to embrace imperfection.

Eve and Adam loved life in Eden among all the beautiful plants and animals. And at the center of it all was the spectacular Tree of Knowledge. But despite how sweet it smelled and how amazing it looked, God warned Eve and Adam to stay away from the tree, and not to eat its fruits. ""It will change you,"" God said.

While Adam was content, Eve was full of questions. Why is the sky blue? How far away is the sun? Why is thunder so loud? How do turtles grow shells? Eve went to see if maybe the Tree of Knowledge held the answers. There, a snake spoke to Eve, and she decided to take a fruit back to Adam. They must choose if they will listen to God's warning, or if they will seek the answers they crave, and accept the consequences.

By: Leslie Kimmelman
Illustrated by: Irina Avgustinovich
Imprint: Behrman House Inc.,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 212mm, Width: 276mm,
ISBN: 9781681156965
ISBN 10: 1681156962
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 13 May 2025
Recommended Age: From 4 to 7 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Leslie Kimmelman has written more than 50 children's books. She was a longtime children’s book editor at various publishing houses, including more than 24 years at Sesame Workshop where she created Julia, the Muppet on the autism spectrum, for the book that first introduced her as a Sesame Street character. She lives in Ardsley, NY. Irina Avgustinovich has illustrated more than 50 books for children. Originally from Belarus, she emigrated to Portugal with her family when war against Ukraine broke out. She currently lives in Stubal, Portugal.

Reviews for Eve and Adam Discover the World

Eve and Adam are thoroughly enjoying their miraculous life in the Garden of Eden.Eve has questions about the wonders around her, especially the large and mysterious Tree of Knowledge. God warns them that if they eat the tree’s fruit, they’ll be forced to leave Eden forever. Adam is content, but Eve’s curiosity leads her closer to disobeying—surely they should make up their own minds, using the brains that God gave them? And the snake further provokes her discontent. The well-known outcome is inevitable, and their leaving is both poignant and hopeful, for their lives must now be of their own making. In this companion to Eve and Adam and Their Very First Day (2023), Kimmelman again employs the ancient Jewish tradition of midrash to interpret Bible stories, this time emphasizing Eve’s thirst for knowledge and the tender trust between her and Adam. Avgustinovich’s brightly expressive artwork captures both Eden’s beauty and the developing personalities of Eve and Adam—in particular, wide-eyed Eve’s inquisitiveness, joy, and frustrations. Laced with humor and empathy, Kimmelman’s probing narrative leave readers with plenty to ponder about human nature. Brown-skinned Eve and Adam are initially nude, though covered up by strategically placed hair, leaves, and bushes; upon eating the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge, both become clothed. Tender and thought-provoking. --Kirkus Reviews