Goodnight, Ark
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- $6.99
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
Goodnight, Ark provides a fun bedtime story for kids, helping them settle in for the night alongside the animals on Noah’s ark as nighttime—and rain—approaches. Kids will enjoy the rhymed story where, as storm gets louder, boars, quails, elephants, snakes, and a few other furry friends join Noah in bed in search of comfort.
This adorable children’s book:
Is perfect for ages 4-8Features eye-catching illustrations by New York Times bestselling illustrator Jane ChapmanIs an ideal read-aloud bedtime tale, especially to help settle little ones who don’t like stormsGreat for baby showers, baptisms, holiday gifts for Christmas or Easter, and birthdays
Author Laura Sassi brings a new dimension to one of the Bible’s most popular stories, giving a delightful glimpse into the emotional bond between Noah and the animals in his care.
And if you enjoyed Goodnight, Ark, be sure to check out Goodnight, Manger as well!
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Sassi's debut offers a fun twist to the oft-told story of Noah's ark. After boarding the ark, the animals, frightened by the storm, clamber two by two into Noah's bed. Short, dramatic rhymes full of onomatopoeic words and ellipses build suspense: "Crash! Boom! Rumble! Thunder quakes./ Wakes the... ELEPHANTS AND SNAKES!/ Thump, stomp, slither, up they scurry./ Curl by Noah in a hurry." With animals all piled in one room, the ark tips, and Noah's bed breaks, terrifying the skunks with humorously stinky repercussions. From this chaotic apex, Noah restores calm: "Softly, Noah starts to croon/ a soothing, sleepy nighttime tune." Chapman's (Bear Snores On) paintings in hues of brown, orange, and blue capture the story's manic energy and playful tone. A scene of Noah snoozing soundly while boars burrow under his red patchwork quilt, quail fly, sheep leap around the room, lightning zigzags outside his window, and the skunks sleep peacefully under his bed creates anticipation of the frenzied drama to unfold. A fresh addition to the crowded shelf of Noah's ark books. Ages 4 8.
