A Whimsical Retelling of the Beloved Noah's Ark Story in New Children's Book

MINNEAPOLIS--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Noah’s trying to build an ark, but with the snakes quacking, the beavers crowing, and the pigs howling, he can’t even hear himself think, much less make a giant boat. Pretty soon Noah’s barking in annoyance––and then it starts to rain! Author Stephen Krensky and illustrator Rogé take their readers for a noisy ride with a whimsical take on this beloved tale in Noah’s Bark, published by Carolrhoda Books, a division of Lerner Publishing Group.

In a time when animals make whatever noises come to their heads, Noah needs to create a plan to keep them all afloat. Children will feel like they’re on the boat with Noah when they see the colorful and amusing illustrations and dig into this quirky tale. Readers will enjoy this favorite household story combined with a unique fable about how animals came to make the sounds they do today.

Will the animals be able to work together to make sure that Noah’s boat doesn’t sink? By incorporating a nonreligious take on a beloved tale, an easy-to-read format, and fun animal sounds scattered throughout the illustrations, Noah’s Bark is bound to float readers’ boats!

About the Author
Stephen Krensky lives with his family in Lexington, Massachusetts. His first book A Big Day for Scepters, was published in 1977, and he has now written over 100 fiction and nonfiction children’s books. Learn more www.stephenkrensky.com.

About the Illustrator
Born and raised in Quebec, Rogé has illustrated several picture books for children, including Taming Horrible Harry, winner of the 2006 Governor General’s Literary Award for illustration from the Canada Council of the Arts. Learn more about Rogé and his illustrations at www.roge.ca.

PUBLICATION DATE:
April 2010
List Price: $16.95
Ages 4-8
32 Pages
978-0-8225-8944-0
9 3/4” x 9 3/4”
Hardcover, Jacketed

About the Publisher
Carolrhoda Books, a division of Lerner Publishing Group, creates high-quality fiction and nonfiction titles for children and young adults. Founded in 1959, Lerner Publishing Group is one of the nation’s largest independent children’s book publishers and currently has ten imprints and divisions. For further information, visit Lerner Publishing Group’s website at www.lernerbooks.com.

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