Product Description

Life aboard NoahÂ’s Ark is busy and noisy, and soon the animals begin to get grumpy. So clever Noah hatches a plan for an incredible creature cabaret to get the Ark swinging again. Tony MittonÂ’s brilliant and rhythmic poetry paired with Guy Parker-ReesÂ’s vibrant and bold illustrations give a creative twist to the story of NoahÂ’s Ark and will engage readers of all ages!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #589424 in Books
• Published on: 2007-05-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 32 pages

From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2–In this rhymed account of Noah's famous voyage, the patriarch builds a rainbow-striped cruise ship and urges the animal pairs to board to escape the impending flood. Unending rain takes its toll on the critters' dispositions; some grow bored and others throw tantrums. Fortunately, the sun soon reappears, and Noah devises a plan to pass the time while the waters recede: he has the animals perform various tricks in a high-energy talent show. With all the noise and activity, the efforts of two caterpillars that quietly encase themselves in cocoons are overlooked by everyone but Noah. Their transformation into brilliant butterflies offers a fitting finale to the lengthy journey. Mitton's verse propels the story, which should be read aloud for maximum bounce and effectiveness. Parker-Rees's action-packed illustrations and the book's large format also facilitate group sharing. The creatures' facial expressions and body postures reveal their emotions, especially when they grow crabby and disgruntled. Those searching for a bedtime version of Noah's tale will need to look elsewhere–this one is designed for active storytime fun.–Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University, Mankato
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About the Author
Winner of the Smarties Silver Medal, Tony Mitton didnÂ’t start writing for children until he was around 40 but recalls having a keen interest in poetry and story from an early age. He grew up in North Africa, Germany, Hong Kong, and England. An elementary school teacher for over 25 years, he gave up teaching to concentrate solely on writing. "What I probably most like doing is writing poems and verse. I love tinkering with the words until IÂ’ve got them just right." Living in Cambridge, England, with his wife and two children, Mitton enjoys giving author performances at school and library events. Born in Zimbabwe and raised in England, Guy Parker-Rees went to York University before going on to found "Art Attack," a mural painting co-operative that runs workshops and play schemes. He then worked as an Arts and Crafts teacher at a Cardiff hospital, working with people with learning difficulties, and eventually setting up an Art Therapy Department for people with mental health problems. Since 1989, Parker-Rees has been a freelance illustrator, working on more than 40 childrenÂ’s books to date. His book, Giraffes CanÂ’t Dance, by Giles Andreae, was a Blue Peter Book AwardÂ’s "Best Book to Read Aloud." Guy Parker-Rees lives in London, England.