Noah Builds an Ark by Kate Banks (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Noah Builds an Ark by Kate Banks, John Rocco A big storm is coming. How does a young urban boy prepare? An award-winning author and a Caldecott Honoree deliver a lovely allegorical story about ecology and caring inspired by the ancient tale of stewardship. Full color. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A storm is coming - a big one. How does a young urban boy prepare? A lovely allegorical story about ecology and caring inspired by the ancient tale of stewardship.While his family readies his townhouse for an approaching storm, boarding up windows and laying in groceries, Noah heads to the back garden, where beetles are burrowing deeper into the bark and mice are stuffing their hole with moss. Quickly and efficiently, Noah sets to work building an ark for them and other backyard creatures - salamanders and toads, snakes and spiders, even brightly colored hummingbirds. Setting out fistfuls of nuts and leaves, berries and seeds, the boy props a flashlight inside and arranges some miniature furniture for the animals to sit or sleep on. "Come," Noah whispers to his friends just as his mother calls him inside and the dark storm roars in. From an award-winning author and a Caldecott Honoree comes a quietly inspiring story about how taking action on behalf of our fellow earth travelers can help us face fearsome events. Author Biography Kate Banks (1960-2024) was the award-winning author of more than forty books for children and young adults, including Lion Lullaby, illustrated by Lauren Tobia, Noah Builds an Ark, illustrated by John Rocco, and the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award winner And If the Moon Could Talk, illustrated by Georg Hallensleben.John Rocco is the coauthor of the young adult novel Swim That Rock and the illustrator of many books, including Katherine and John Patersons award-winning The Flint Heart, of which Bookpage said, "John Roccos digitally colored pencil drawings provide a perfect complement, glowing with fairy light." John Rocco lives in Los Angeles. Review Roccos meticulous paintings depict a brown-skinned family carefully preparing for the weather; the animals are not directly anthropomorphized, but compositions give a cozy sense of community. Bringing the beauty of and responsibility for nature to the city, this will win over readers with its parallel storytelling and appreciation for human- and nonhumankind alike.—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Those familiar with the original story will enjoy finding the parallels and omissions in Bankss retelling; newcomers will find a satisfying tale about noticing and caring for wildlife, enhanced by Roccos naturalistic, detailed spreads.—Publishers WeeklyThe story is an intriguing blend of the realistic and the fantastical...the notion of a dramatic storm, a clever construction, and a kindly rescue will have considerable kid appeal. Roccos pencil and watercolor illustrations lean more toward realism than in Blackout (BCCB 6/11), and he focuses with naturalistic precision on the enumerated animals. The fancy of animals afloat in their furnished little house is an enticing one, and Noahs focus on his local creatures may encourage some youngsters to have a look at their own ecosystems.—Bulletin of the Center for Childrens BooksReaders neednt be familiar with the Bible story to appreciate Noah Builds an Ark. They neednt even be animal lovers: they require only an appreciation for inspired tales of empathy and ingenuity.—Shelf Awareness for ReadersRoccos digitally enhanced pencil-and-watercolor illustrations are realistically rendered, appropriate to the storys style, and feature rich earth tones. Most effective are the paired illustrations contrasting human and animal storm activities, including one scene in which the ark floats. A reassuring look at riding out the intense storms that seem to occur with increasing frequency.—Booklist Online Review Quote Roccos meticulous paintings depict a brown-skinned family carefully preparing for the weather; the animals are not directly anthropomorphized, but compositions give a cozy sense of community. Bringing the beauty of and responsibility for nature to the city, this will win over readers with its parallel storytelling and appreciation for human- and nonhumankind alike. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Those familiar with the original story will enjoy finding the parallels and omissions in Bankss retelling; newcomers will find a satisfying tale about noticing and caring for wildlife, enhanced by Roccos naturalistic, detailed spreads. --Publishers Weekly The story is an intriguing blend of the realistic and the fantastical...the notion of a dramatic storm, a clever construction, and a kindly rescue will have considerable kid appeal. Roccos pencil and watercolor illustrations lean more toward realism than in Blackout (BCCB 6/11), and he focuses with naturalistic precision on the enumerated animals. The fancy of animals afloat in their furnished little house is an enticing one, and Noahs focus on his local creatures may encourage some youngsters to have a look at their own ecosystems. --Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books Readers neednt be familiar with the Bible story to appreciate Noah Builds an Ark . They neednt even be animal lovers: they require only an appreciation for inspired tales of empathy and ingenuity. --Shelf Awareness for Readers Roccos digitally enhanced pencil-and-watercolor illustrations are realistically rendered, appropriate to the storys style, and feature rich earth tones. Most effective are the paired illustrations contrasting human and animal storm activities, including one scene in which the ark floats. A reassuring look at riding out the intense storms that seem to occur with increasing frequency. --Booklist Online Details ISBN0763674842 Author John Rocco Pages 40 Publisher Candlewick Press,U.S. Year 2019 Illustrator John Rocco ISBN-10 0763674842 ISBN-13 9780763674847 Format Hardcover Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S. Place of Publication Massachusetts Country of Publication United States DEWEY E Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified Audience Age 3-7 Language English Publication Date 2019-03-12 AU Release Date 2019-03-12 NZ Release Date 2019-03-12 US Release Date 2019-03-12 UK Release Date 2019-03-12 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141722184;

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