KIDSTORY: A million and a half years of history for young readers

KIDSTORY

A million and a half years of history for young readers

By: Tamar Weiss-Gabbay

illustrations: Shiraz Fuman

The stories in this unique history book are not about great events or famous leaders, but about ordinary kids and their lives.
What did children think about? What did they believe, what were their dreams? What kind of toys did girls have in ancient Rome? What did cave children draw on cave walls? Did they go to school? Did they brush their teeth? And who were the first children in history to wear underpants?
KIDSTORY makes every child feel part of history, and find meaning and beauty in the diverse ways of life, from distant past to the present. It is a culmination of a years-long historical research, supported by a team of twenty historians, each an expert in his time and region. The result is a book that makes history come to life, and is both a trove of knowledge and a treasury of fascinating stories with characters that touch every child’s heart and take young readers on an inspiring journey through time.

“The literary vision, the monumental nature of the project, the wealth of details, and Shiraz Fuman’s beautiful illustrations make Kidstory an extraordinary literary event… A book composed of fascinating stories that showcase and celebrate human diversity.”
Neta Halperin, Haaretz

“The beautiful presentation, the rich content and the emotional depth of the characters, make Kidstory a book that will appeal to readers of all ages.”
Pnina Gefen, Makor Rishon

“It’s exactly the kind of book I needed as a child to make me fall in love with history. It’s incredibly smart, ingenious, brilliant and beautiful. A must-read for every home with children.”
Atara Ofek, Hamitlahevet

“Tamar Weiss Gabbay successfully rises to an ambitious challenge. Kidstory offers readers a broad perspective that soothes feelings of loneliness and impermanence, providing a sense of comfort.”
Mor Fogelman-Dvorkin, Yedioth Aharonoth

“A book of exceptional quality, filled with fascinating and relevant information, skillfully adapted for young and curious readers. It guarantees both pleasure and interest.”
Nira Levin, Hamifras

Sold to: Germany, France, Korea, Poland

The stories in this unique history book are not about great events or famous leaders, but about ordinary kids and their lives.
What did children think about? What did they believe, what were their dreams? What kind of toys did girls have in ancient Rome? What did cave children draw on cave walls? Did they go to school? Did they brush their teeth? And who were the first children in history to wear underpants?
KIDSTORY makes every child feel part of history, and find meaning and beauty in the diverse ways of life, from distant past to the present. It is a culmination of a years-long historical research, supported by a team of twenty historians, each an expert in his time and region. The result is a book that makes history come to life, and is both a trove of knowledge and a treasury of fascinating stories with characters that touch every child's heart and take young readers on an inspiring journey through time.

“The literary vision, the monumental nature of the project, the wealth of details, and Shiraz Fuman’s beautiful illustrations make Kidstory an extraordinary literary event… A book composed of fascinating stories that showcase and celebrate human diversity.”
Neta Halperin, Haaretz

“The beautiful presentation, the rich content and the emotional depth of the characters, make Kidstory a book that will appeal to readers of all ages.”
Pnina Gefen, Makor Rishon

“It’s exactly the kind of book I needed as a child to make me fall in love with history. It’s incredibly smart, ingenious, brilliant and beautiful. A must-read for every home with children.”
Atara Ofek, Hamitlahevet

“Tamar Weiss Gabbay successfully rises to an ambitious challenge. Kidstory offers readers a broad perspective that soothes feelings of loneliness and impermanence, providing a sense of comfort.”
Mor Fogelman-Dvorkin, Yedioth Aharonoth

“A book of exceptional quality, filled with fascinating and relevant information, skillfully adapted for young and curious readers. It guarantees both pleasure and interest.”
Nira Levin, Hamifras

Sold to: Germany, France, Korea, Poland

Tamar Weiss-Gabbay

Tamar Weiss-Gabbay who lives in Jerusalem, is an author, editor and screenwriter. She writes for adults and for children and was awarded the Minister of Culture Prize for children’s literature. Her picture book Just an Empty Field (2022) and her new novel The Weather Woman, deal with nature and ecology. She is a co-founder and editor of the literary journal Hamosach and leads various social and literary projects, such as The Israeli Women Writers’ Forum, The Street Libraries in Jerusalem and Two: A Bilingual Project for Arabic and Hebrew Contemporary Literature.

Shiraz Fuman

Shiraz Fuman is an illustrator and visual storyteller. A graduate of the Bezalel Academy of Arts, she works commercially and independently on books, comics, animation, gaming & interactive. She has illustrated numerous children’s books and is the co-founder and editor of “Scrawl”, a digital magazine for illustration & comics.