Reviews (4)

Cool Little Book
I thought this book was great - it was really colorful. The overall feel reminded me of the book "Now I Know the Ten Commandments". I recommend it to anyone.

a great pop-up
Every Reinhart pop-up book is wonderful. That last one is also splendid.

He's done it even better this time!
I have been anxiously awaiting this book for more than a year, and the wait was work it! The artwork and engineering is bright and imaginative.
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Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 2-3    3. Juvenile Nonfiction    4. Juvenile literature    5. Noah's ark    6. Religion - Bible - Stories    7. Specimens    8. Toy and movable books    9. Juvenile Nonfiction / Religion / Bible / Stories    10. The Bible   

Reviews (9)

Great Book
I thought this book was great - it was really colorful. The overall feel reminded me of the book "Now I Know the Ten Commandments". I recommend it to anyone.
Get the Imagination Going with Pictures
Most children have heard the story of Noah's ark, but I think they're rarely encouraged to imagine what the inside of such an ark would be like.This book approaches the story from that angle and really gets a child's imagination going.What would it be like if I were on this ark?What would it look like to have so many different animals all together?
Lovely book for church libraries
This is another lovely book by Jan Brett.The artwork is wonderful and the text is from the viewpoint of Noah's grandson.I bought this for our church library and am glad I did.I also suggest "Naamah: The Story of Noah's Wife" by Sandy Eisenberg Sasso for little girls.It stresses Naamah's job in preserving seeds and plants for use after the flood, and makes the Noah story less of a "men did the whole thing" story.Women were there too and obviously did a lot of work in saving the family and animals, too. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. (Biblical figure)    2. Animals    3. Animals - General    4. Brett, Jan    5. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    6. Children: Grades 1-2    7. Fiction    8. Grandfathers    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Noah    11. Noah's ark    12. Preschool Picture Story Books    13. Religious - Christian    14. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / General   

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Great Children's book
I thought this book was great - it was really colorful. The overall feel reminded me of the book "Now I Know the Ten Commandments". I recommend it to anyone.
Pictures worth a thousand words...
This book really does not need any words. It is so well illustrated that you can understand every part of the story. His detailing is stunning. Every time we read this book, we find new details. This is the best book of Noah's ark story!

Peter Spier's Children's Classic
Artist and author Peter Spier, provides books that can inspire, entertain and educate both the mind of children and adults alike. His intricate drawings are full of detail and his choice of topics always serve to spark curiosity and focus youth on stories that will last with them their entire lives.
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Subjects:  1. Bible stories    2. Children's 4-8 - Literature / Classics    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    4. Children: Grades 1-2    5. Juvenile literature    6. Noah's ark    7. O.T    8. Pictorial works    9. Religion - Bible - Stories    10. Juvenile Fiction / Religious / General   

Subjects:  1. Bible    2. Children    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Religion    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. General    6. Juvenile Nonfiction    7. Juvenile Religion    8. Religion - Bibles - General    9. Religious life    10. Study and teaching    11. The Bible   

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Wonderful Little Book
I thought this book was great - it was really colorful. The overall feel reminded me of the book "Now I Know the Ten Commandments". I recommend it to anyone.

My kids love it
My son originally received this book as a gift from his Grandma, and loved the cut outs and looking at all the animals.
Great pictures and cut-outs
I bought this for by son's 1st Birthday.He enjoys finding the cutouts on the page and flipping the pages.This is a well illustrated book w/ few words, which is perfect for a 1 yr. old!We point to the animals and say what they are and what noise they make.My son and I both enjoy this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - General    2. Board books    3. Children's Baby - Boardbooks    4. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    5. Children: Preschool    6. Fiction    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Noah's ark    9. Religious - Christian    10. Specimens    11. Toy and movable books    12. Juvenile Fiction / Religious / Christian   

Subjects:  1. Bible stories, English    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. General    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Juvenile literature    8. Noah's ark    9. O.T. Genesis    10. Preschool Picture Story Books    11. Preschool Religion    12. Religion - Bible - Stories    13. Religious - Christian    14. Children's and Educational    15. Juvenile Fiction / Religious / Christian   

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Prayers From The Ark/The Creatures' Choir
This book is funny and heart breaking.It captures something in nature that most of us never take the time to notice.Do creatures comune with God?Why not?Who are we humans to think that only we can speak to our Maker.Even if you are not an "animal lover" this book has something for you.

-"The voices of animals raised to God in song"-
PRAYERS FROM THE ARK was written and published first, and the poems are in the form of prayers.THE CREATURES' CHOIR waswritten quite a few years later and these last poems are more like letters to God, where the animals refer to their daily problems. The author did not write sentimental verse. The poems of the animals seem to radiate with truth. Prayers from the Ark
This is a whimsical book - as much for adults as for children - great to read aloud to children - and wonderfully illustrated. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals    2. Children's poetry, French    3. General    4. Inspirational - General    5. Juvenile poetry    6. Noah's ark    7. Poetry    8. Religion    9. Translations into English    10. Poetry / Inspirational & Religious   

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Interesting Book
I thought this book was great - it was really interesting. The overall feel reminded me of the book "Now I Know the Ten Commandments". I recommend it to anyone.

a fine print maker makes a fine book
This is the best book by this artist-author.He does great prints, and this book is the one with the best prints he has done.The story is the story of the Ark, but really the joy of this book is the prints.They presents great images of life on the Ark done in a way that adults will think kids will like.And the kids will like them ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bible stories    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    3. Children: Grades 2-3    4. Juvenile Fiction    5. Juvenile literature    6. Noah's ark    7. O.T    8. Religion - Bible - Stories    9. Religious - Christian    10. Christianity    11. Fiction    12. Juvenile Fiction / Transportation    13. All Ages    14. Picture Book   

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Animal Fun
I thought this book was great - it was really colorful. The overall feel reminded me of the book "Now I Know the Ten Commandments". I recommend it to anyone.

Good for animals, not for theology!
While my son (2.5) loves the pictures in this book, the theology drives me crazy. I can handle the "wicked people" mentioned by others although I wonder what my little guy thinks. The thing that drives me nuts is the fact that the redemptive rainbow at the end of the story, which means God will not do this again, is missing! A good book for learning about animals, but not for learning about God.

A wonderful Noah's Ark---especially for Maisy Lovers!
I would not have happened upon this book had my daughter not gotten so into Lucy Cousin's character Maisy, and I am very glad I did!It's a wonderful version of Noah's Ark.The animals are so distinct and cool to look at, with lots included you don't usually see, like snakes, worms, butterflies, etc!My version had great endpapers full of many of the animals that were on the ark, and my daughter can spend long periods of time just looking at those.The story is very simple and easy to understand, but doesn't leave out the basic point of the people on earth being evil---not that I want to emphasize that point to a toddler, but the whole tale doesn't make a lot of sense when you read versions that don't say WHY God is flooding the earth!Just a terrific book! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bible stories, English    2. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    3. Children: Preschool    4. Deluge    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile literature    7. Noah's ark    8. O.T. Genesis    9. Preschool Religion    10. Religion - Bible - Stories    11. Religion - Bibles - Picture    12. Juvenile Nonfiction / Religion / Bibles / Picture   

Subjects:  1. Animals    2. Animals - General    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Felt    6. Fiction    7. General    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Noah's ark    10. Preschool Picture Story Books    11. Preschool Religion    12. Religious - General    13. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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"Why are you silent?" Noah asked the dove.
When the people of the world sinned, and God chose the only righteous man, Noah, to build an ark, all of the animals gathered around.They, however, believed that Noah would only pick best of all the living creatures.The animals began to boast and argue amongst each other."I am the largest," said the Elephant."I am man's best friend," replied the dog.They argued and argued. Delightful story, delightful pictures
This is a wonderful book in which a wide array of animals try to show why they should be allowed on the ark: the elephant argues his strength should save him; the fox, his cleverness; the donkey argues that he is more clever; the skunk, his odor ... Finally, Noah tells them he is to save them all.But the dove who did not brag will be his special messenger.Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Fiction    5. General    6. Noah's Ark   

Editorial Review

While not exactly revolutionary, Grammy-winning musician Sting'sretelling of the biblical story of Noah's ark is peppy and upbeat. A hip youngcouple read about an intriguing opportunity:Read more

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Sting's music put to the page
Using the text from Sting's "Rock Steady," this book combines delightful images with Sting's rhythmical lyrics.Not for religious zealots (the text does not stick to that of the King James Bible)

Strange Book
I have three young kids and have read hundreds of children's books. Rock Steady appears to have been written by someone who was intoxicated. This book does not make sense. It is poorly written. I can see no purpose in writing a book this bad let alone purchase it. I have thrown my copy in the trash.

Manna From Heaven - For Your Inner Child
Sting's contemporary retelling of the biblical story of Noah's Ark is fantastic fun to read (or sing) to your children (or to your inner child).Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    2. Children: Grades 1-2    3. Fiction    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Juvenile fiction    6. Noah's ark    7. Religion - Bible - Stories    8. Religion - Bibles - Picture    9. Religious - Christian    10. Stories in rhyme   

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stowaway on noah's ark
This is the traditional story of Noah's Ark told from the perspective of Achbar, a stowaway mouse who runs from hiding place to hiding place fearful of being caught and left behind in the storm.It is a bit wordy for a bright four year old but a story worth telling.For this family, it was the illustrations that compelled us to keep turning the pages.We enjoyed searching for Achbar in his various hiding places and this helped us to focus in on the beautiful pictures. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals    2. Animals - General    3. Animals - MiceHamstersGuinea Pigsetc.    4. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    5. Children: Grades 2-3    6. Fiction    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Mice    9. Noah    10. Noah's ark    11. Religious - Christian    12. Religious - Other    13. Juvenile Fiction / Religious / General   

Reviews (5)

Very Cool
The artwork is great and the story is accurate.Right on!

What a FIND!
I am amazed!I have searched and searched for books that will hold my 2 and 3 year old's attention and I have finally found it!!Not only do they thoroughly enjoy the story and repeat each page I read but they also love the vivid illustrations.Quality Christian books are a rarity for the toddler age and I consider this one worth it's weight in gold.I'm buying them all!

Great Book!
My daughter is 15 months old and loves this book! We have been reading it just about every day since we got it when she was 4 months old. The illustrations are great and the words are very simple.I was looking for a book about Noah that was simple but informative and this is it! Try other Patricia Pingry books also, they are great! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. (Biblical figure)    2. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Deluge    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile literature    7. Noah    8. Noah's ark    9. Religion - Bible - Stories   

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Molly Detweiler's Rocking Book
Excellent book, kids will have a great time with it.Very well put together. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Baby - Boardbooks    2. Children: Grades 1-2    3. Juvenile Nonfiction    4. Juvenile literature    5. Noah's ark    6. Religion - Bible - Stories    7. Religion - Christianity - General    8. Specimens    9. Toy and movable books    10. Children    11. Juvenile Nonfiction / Religion / Bible / Stories   

Subjects:  1. Children: Kindergarten    2. Fiction    3. Noah's Ark   

Editorial Review

We've all done it. In the frigid depths of winter we've wished we could be magically transported to someplace warm and sunny. But most people don't have genius parents who just happen to be working on a scientific experiment with time travel at the moment of our wish. Sandy and Dennys Murry, the "normal" boys in a family of geniuses, suddenly find themselves trudging through a blazing-hot desert, seeking a far-off oasis for shade.Their desperate wandering brings them face-to-face with history--biblical history. Soon they're feeling right at home with Noah and his family. Even so, the urgent question is, how will Sandy and Dennys get back to their own place and time before the floods--the many waters--come? As they begin to cross the invisible border into adulthood, the twins must confront their ability to resist temptation and embrace integrity. Read more

Reviews (97)

What HAPPENED to L'Engle after the first 3 books?
I am in a unique position to provide two firsthand views of this book, unfortunately both negative criticism. One from my 5th-grade self, one from me now, 26 years old. I was in, oh, second grade or so when I read 'A Wrinkle in Time'. Suffice it to say, I was enthused, and followed it up with 'A Wind in the Door' and 'A Swiftly Tilting Planet'. But I detested 'Many Waters'. I just couldn't stand it. It bored me for some reason. That's really all I can say about my earlier self's opinion of the book. It just went on and on without anything interesting happening and reading it was a chore, not a pleasure. But I was not a big reader back then. Most of the books I read at that age I read because I had to read something for a book report, and I would pester my mom to read the real nuisance books to me that I really couldn't stand, which was most of them. She sure had high tolerance. It's only in the last few years I've been able to read novels for enjoyment, not so much because I'm so much more mature now, but because I'm able to polish them off in a day or two now. So I came across it again and decided to read it because I figured before I just wasn't ready for it. Well, more mature or not, I can provide a more thoughtful critique, if a not much more positive one. Indeed, it is profoundly lacking in action, I agree with my 5th grade self, though not enough to get me to procrastinate weeks to finish it off and then beg someone to read it to me. But now I have other problems with it too.
The best book in the series
I agree with the other reviewers who said that this book is not like the rest.I disagree when they say that the rest were the good ones and this is the bad one.I far preferred this book to the others in the series.It is nearly a straight up fantasy book, with a relieving lack of L'Engle's new age throw-ins which abound in the rest of the series.
Lit Circle Book w Nice Discussions
Our Lit/Comp 9 teacher gave Many Waters to us as a choice for literature circles. This book was perfect for discussions and our group had a great time wondering about the plot.
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Subjects:  1. (Biblical figure)    2. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General    3. Children: Grades 4-6    4. Fiction    5. General    6. Juvenile fiction    7. Noah    8. Noah's ark    9. Time travel    10. Twins    11. Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic   

Subjects:  1. (Biblical figure)    2. Bible stories, English    3. Children's Baby/Preschool    4. Children: Preschool    5. Deluge    6. General    7. Juvenile literature    8. Noah    9. Noah's ark    10. O.T. Genesis    11. Religion - Bible - Stories   

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Delicate, Beautful, and Slightly Surreal
Lisbeth Zwerger tops my list of favorite illustrators because of books like this one. After years of enduring boring illustrations of folks in proper "biblical" clothes calmly standing by as animals filed silently onto a rectangular ark, the story was made completely new to me by this lovely book. Nothing here is typical.
I Wish I Could Paint Like That!
A more traditional Noah's Ark Book, this one concentrates more on the animals, and the caring heart of Noah. The illustrations are what make the book unusual and beautiful. The images are typical of the very old imagesfound in old children books from Australia and Britain. The words areperfect and sparse, but with meaning and interest. Children will love theillustrations and thought behind Noah's Ark. Gorgeous book, a must read. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bible - Study - Old Testament    2. Bible stories, English    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Preschool    5. Deluge    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Juvenile literature    8. Noah's ark    9. O.T. Genesis    10. Religious - General    11. Bible stories    12. Fiction    13. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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Many waters
Now it seems to me that if you're the kind of person who goes around deciding to write a whole new picture book about the story of Noah's ark, you have two choices before you.You can try to reinterpret the classic tale in a new, amusing, or artistic way."Noah's Ark" by Peter Spier (which won a Caldecott) falls into this category.It's a funny, wordless, different look at the story.The other way is to be epic, bold, and (to be frank) humorless.And in this camp we find Jerry Pinkney's, "Noah's Ark".Telling the story of Noah word for word without any digressions or spots of flamboyant creativity, this book is a straightforward encapsulation of the story we all know so very very well.It's a lovely work and certainly a pleasure to page through but it's gosh darn earnest.A book that takes itself a little too seriously.
Nice way to tell the old Bible story
I thought this was really well written for kids to understand.The illustrations are also very nice and decorative.This story would let little kids know what happened with the big flood in a short, easily understandable way.This is also a new version too.There are other versions out there in children's books that tell the story about Noah's Ark.But in my opinion, this beats all the other ones by far.The text is pretty descriptive.This helps so that little children can understand and picture the story easier in their minds.The story also illustrates how strong Noah's faith had to be to go and build an ark and all.The story sets a prime example of how everyone's faith should be.Noah didn't quit building the ark, he had faith and continued his mission from God. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. (Biblical figure)    2. Bible stories    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 1-2    5. General    6. Juvenile literature    7. Noah    8. Noah's ark    9. O.T    10. Pinkney, Jerry    11. Juvenile Fiction / General