“God called to the animals, / and from aardvark to zebra they came. / The deer bounded through the tall grass. / The elephants ran and it sounded like thunder. / The wings of the birds / cast a shadow on the earth.” Pinkney’s strong prose and trademark pencil and watercolor illustrations highlight a retelling of the familiar story of Noah’s ark. Pages crowded with pairs of animals on the move, as well as a view of the ark under construction, create a sense of the enormity of Noah’s task. An underwater scene of submerged cities and sea creatures swimming beneath the hull of the ark offers an effective visual perspective of a well-known tale. (Ages 4-8)

Adapted and illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Jerry Pinkney, the story of Noah's Ark takes on new life as all the courage, drama, and beauty of this ancient parable are captured in rich, glorious paintings. This elegant edition promises to give readers strength and hope for many years to come. Full-color illustrations.