Mitton, Tony. All Afloat On Noah’s Boat. Illus. Guy Parker-Rees, Orchard Books, 2006.

Annotation and recommendation:
The animals on Noah’s Ark are getting restless and they are not happy. What will Noah do to keep them entertained? He decides to have the animals put on a show on the Ark; each pair of animals will perform on stage in the Ark. However, there is a pair of caterpillars who do not know what to do for their stage performance. At the end of the story, these insects discover their special talent and even they are amazed. Readers, of ages 6-8 will appreciate this picture book. The cover page is also inviting to readers. The size of the book is very good for a read aloud. The vibrant colorful illustrations, enriches the text and does not contradict the message of this story. The book tells the story of Noah and the Ark in an entertaining way and also makes for fun reading. Also recommended for Level 2 readers.

Extension:
Question-If you were on the Ark with Noah, what activities would you have suggested to keep the animals happy? Teacher can chart student’s responses and discuss answers with their class. For younger students, they can draw some of the animals and identify the animals from the story.