Awards: 1978 Caldecott Winner, National Book Award for Children's Books
Grade Level: Preschool - 1st grade
Illustrations tell the story of Noah's Ark. Beautiful illustrations show Noah building the ark with other people, gathering a bunch of supplies, and herding animals around the ark. A song called 'The Flood' is about the flood being a part of God's plan and with his grace, we are here. The book begins with Noah guiding the animals into the ark as it begins to rain. As it begins to flood, the ark floats away with all inside. Noah tends to each section filled with different animals. As the book goes on, it emphasizes the duration of the flood, and eventually the ark lands on a high rock. Noah releases a dove, and the dove later returns to him with an olive branch. Noah rejoices and shows the olive branch to the animals; they unload the ark and Noah plants a vineyard.
I would have this book in my classroom; in independent reading center and as a read aloud. I think this book can be used by many grades; the illustrations can be analyzed and the students can discuss it, or write about it. This book encourages thinking and the illustrations depict a beautiful story.
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