No. of pages 40
Published: 2013
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This book has been graded for interest at 3-5 years.
There are 40 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2013 by Walker Books Ltd .
Lucy Cousins, the creator of Maisy, won the 2002 Smarties Book Prize Gold Award for the Under 5s category with her picture book Jazzy in the Jungle. She lives in Petersfield, Hampshire, and has four children.
This book contains the following story:
Noah and the Flood
God sends a flood to rid the earth of evil, but spares Noah, his family and the world's animals. He warns Noah to build an ark and seven days before the deluge instructs him to get them all into the ark for safety. After the flood waters subside the ark comes to rest on the mountains of Ararat. God then instructs Noah and his family, and all the animals to leave the ark and repopulate the world.
This book features the following character:
Noah
This book features the religious character Noah.
Lucy Cousins has done it again! This is the perfect NOAH'S ARK for the youngest child. * American Bookseller, Pick of the Lists *
In a straightforward, simple text, Cousins tells the familiar story without embellishment. What makes this version memorable is the vibrant artwork . . . Effective layout and clearly defined shapes enhance the book's potential for use with groups. * School Library Journal *
A striking, inviting retelling of the Old Testament story . . . Both art and text are simple and graceful, and the commanding story is well served with the joyful colors and bold art . . . The story is dramatic; the art, brilliant. * Horn Book, starred review, The *
Filled with a rainbow of bold, eye-catching illustrations, which leap from the pages, this fine retelling of the Noah's Ark story will enchant youngsters. * Practical Parenting *
A boldly colourful retelling of this well known Bible story, which is eminently suitable for the youngest of children... The strikingly simple illustrations on the brightly coloured pages command attention. * Children's Books of the Year *
