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Chronicle Books (2002), Edition: First Printing, Hardcover, 40 pages
Description
Retells the biblical story of the great flood and how Noah and his family faithfully responded to God's call to save life on earth.
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Caldecott Medal (Honor Book — 2003)
Triple Crown Awards (Nominee — 2005)
Sydney Taylor Book Award (Winner — 2002)
Utah Beehive Book Award (Nominee — Children's Picture — 2005)
CCBC Choices (2003)
Notable Children's Book (2003)
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LibraryThing member STBA
Retells the biblical story of the great flood and how Noah and his family faithfully responded to God's call to
save animal life on earth.
save animal life on earth.
LibraryThing member pinkney332
Jerry Pinkney does a great job in retelling and illustrating this story. The story deals with the Biblical story of Noah and the Ark. Noah is told by God to build an ark to prepare for an upcoming flood. Despite the jeering of peers, Noah and his family build an ark and warn others that a flood is
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coming to put an end to the draught in the land, and to wipe the evil from the earth. In the end, God fulfills his promises, and Noah and the rest of the passengers on the ark are protected from the earth-shattering flood. Through the words as well as the illustrations, Pinkney conveys the tones (whether it be danger, security, etc.). This book is HIGHLY recommended! Show Less
LibraryThing member mrs_rgutierrez
The book potrays the famous flood of Noah's time. It shows step by step of what Noah did in obedience to God's command. It shows how God kept his promise and kept Noah's family and the animals in the ark safe.
I liked how the book builds trust in children. I also like the book because the pictures
I would have a show and tell for the classroom where children can bring their land pets. I would also have a slideshow that displays a variety of animals that were on the ark.
I liked how the book builds trust in children. I also like the book because the pictures
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have remarkable details. I also like how children can see the animals next to the humans and can imagine it so.I would have a show and tell for the classroom where children can bring their land pets. I would also have a slideshow that displays a variety of animals that were on the ark.
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LibraryThing member Junep
Kindergarten-Grade 4-Pinkney provides a fresh perspective on an often-interpreted story without introducing unusual characters. He employs watercolor and colored pencil to create a world so filled with life that not even a flood can erase its energy. His straightforward account of Noah's story
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includes only minor variations from the Genesis narratives. The illustrations tell much more. Noah and his family are sturdy farmers, but they are dwarfed by the ark they build. Gathering provisions, they endure the taunts of neighbors. Waiting to board, the animals spill across the pages, not in tidy lines but in messy abundance. Yet, during the voyage, humans and animals share space peacefully. Before Noah's story starts, Pinkney offers a seascape celebrating the goodness of creation. Many of the ocean dwellers reappear in a panorama in which they swim over drowned cities while the ark floats above. Such details add to the book's visual discoveries. The final view of Earth adorned with clouds and rainbows as it floats through space reinforces the unspoken message of the wonder and fragility of the natural world. Yes, another "Noah's Ark" book needs to be squeezed onto shelves, but this one won't sit there long. Show Less
LibraryThing member EllieGiles
A beautifully illustrated book that captures the deep and meaningful story of Noah's Ark.
LibraryThing member Jin528
Jerry Pinkney retells the biblical story about Noah's Ark with his detailed illustration.
LibraryThing member Rose_Hawblitzel
Genre: Religion
Summary: This is a retelling of the story of Noah's Ark from the bible. Noah is called by God to collect a pair of every animal on the earth and build an ark to house them in, because the earth is going to be flooded. After 40 days and nights adrift, Noah sends a dove that finds an
Media: Watercolor and pen
Summary: This is a retelling of the story of Noah's Ark from the bible. Noah is called by God to collect a pair of every animal on the earth and build an ark to house them in, because the earth is going to be flooded. After 40 days and nights adrift, Noah sends a dove that finds an
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olive branch, and they soon find land, and the flood recedesMedia: Watercolor and pen
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LibraryThing member clarissaJadeMalone
Summary:
This book retells the story of Noah's Ark from the bible. Noah and his wife was made fun of because they lived in a dessert and was building a boat. God told him there was going to be a flood. He got two animals of each kinds of animals. The animals and Noah's family got along with each
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I believe this story is true. It came from the bible. This book had amazing colors and art that grabbed my attention and my daughters also. She loved the animals that were drawn and colored so wonderfully. Some people find these book confusing, but I believe they helped my children understand the story of Noah's Ark.
Classroom:
This would be for a Sunday school room. You could have the children color pictures of animals. and they could take construction paper and make a boat.
This book retells the story of Noah's Ark from the bible. Noah and his wife was made fun of because they lived in a dessert and was building a boat. God told him there was going to be a flood. He got two animals of each kinds of animals. The animals and Noah's family got along with each
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other. They did not have any complaints or arguments. After 40 days and 40 nights, Noah soon found land by sending out a dove to search for it. The flood soon receded. Personal:
I believe this story is true. It came from the bible. This book had amazing colors and art that grabbed my attention and my daughters also. She loved the animals that were drawn and colored so wonderfully. Some people find these book confusing, but I believe they helped my children understand the story of Noah's Ark.
Classroom:
This would be for a Sunday school room. You could have the children color pictures of animals. and they could take construction paper and make a boat.
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LibraryThing member SJoachim
Jerry Pinkney is one of my favorites. This book is astounding. The book is a beautifully illustrated version of the biblical classic story. Children will fall in love with the beautiful full page illustrations.
LibraryThing member kfisher524
This is a very good book. I love how it is explained for a child to understand. The detail of the paintings are beautiful, and explain the story very well. I absolutely enjoyed reading this book, and I look forward to sharing it with my son.
LibraryThing member kbartholomew1
Noah's Ark by Jerry Pinkney tells the biblical story of Noah. Jerry Pinkney has written the biblical story in his book for children to understand. The illustrations in the book are beautiful and they perfectly reflect what is happening in the story. The book is written for young children, between
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the ages of three and eleven. I would share this book with children, but not in a school setting. Show Less
LibraryThing member wichitafriendsschool
For 40 days and 40 nights rain poured from the heavens, enveloping the world. Only Noah had been warned by God of the great floodand only Noah could save life on earth. This powerful story of salvation has fascinated people of all ages for centuries. Now, four-time Caldecott Honor-recipient Jerry
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Pinkney captures all the courage, drama, and beauty of this ancient parable in rich, glorious paintings. Full of sensitive detail and emotion, his art brings new life and meaning to an important message of peace. This elegant edition of Noah's Ark promises to give readers strength and hope for many years to come. Show Less
LibraryThing member benuathanasia
Meh. Pinkney's writing doesn't add anything to a story that's been told ad nauseum, so the only real selling point is his artwork - which I've never been a fan of.
ISBN
1587172011 / 9781587172014