Noah's Ark (Caldecott Honor Book)

The illustrations in this book were beautiful. They were full of so many different colors that each page felt like it should be framed. I don't know the name of the form of illustration for this book, but it was extremely detailed, but it seemed there was some form of haze over everything which blurred the colors beautifully. I've always loved the story of Noah's Ark in the bible. Firstly, I was named after the guy, but I also loved the idea behind the story and what it was meant to teach. The text and illustrations set up the scene of how wicked the people were with their pointing fingers and judgemental faces and comments. The part of the story that was my favorite was the idea of salvation inside the Ark, a term that has been used show more throughout literature and movies as a symbol of hope. Or faces melting, like in Indiana Jones, but for the most part the symbolism of the word "Ark" represents the idea that we will survive and that we will make it thorugh whatever hard times come up. show less

Kindergarten-Grade 4-Pinkney provides a fresh perspective on an often-interpreted story without introducing unusual characters. He employs watercolor and colored pencil to create a world so filled with life that not even a flood can erase its energy. His straightforward account of Noah's story includes only minor variations from the Genesis narratives. The illustrations tell much more. Noah and his family are sturdy farmers, but they are dwarfed by the ark they build. Gathering provisions, they endure the taunts of neighbors. Waiting to board, the animals spill across the pages, not in tidy lines but in messy abundance. Yet, during the voyage, humans and animals share space peacefully. Before Noah's story starts, Pinkney offers a show more seascape celebrating the goodness of creation. Many of the ocean dwellers reappear in a panorama in which they swim over drowned cities while the ark floats above. Such details add to the book's visual discoveries. The final view of Earth adorned with clouds and rainbows as it floats through space reinforces the unspoken message of the wonder and fragility of the natural world. Yes, another "Noah's Ark" book needs to be squeezed onto shelves, but this one won't sit there long. show less

If you're looking for a children's book that combines strong art with a meaningful narritive this book is widely praised and treasured. The narrative follows noahs obedience and faith as he builds the ark and cares for every creature, and concludes with hope symbolized by the rainbow after the flood.

Pinkney's story of Noah's ark from the bible. God is not happy with man so he decides to wash away everything. He tells Noah to build a ark with two of every animal. After forty days and forty nights of rain the waters begin to go down. Noah's family and the animals begin life again. The stunning pencil and paint illustrations in this book could tell the story without words. His art is so detailed and the animals look so realistic, each page looks like it could be a piece of art hanging in a museum. I decided that the story was a little heavy for my two year old but he loved the illustrations as much as I did.

For 40 days and 40 nights rain poured from the heavens, enveloping the world. Only Noah had been warned by God of the great floodand only Noah could save life on earth. This powerful story of salvation has fascinated people of all ages for centuries. Now, four-time Caldecott Honor-recipient Jerry Pinkney captures all the courage, drama, and beauty of this ancient parable in rich, glorious paintings. Full of sensitive detail and emotion, his art brings new life and meaning to an important message of peace.

Jerry Pinkney took me on the biblical journey Noah took as directed by God. Noah trusted God and built an ark to aboard and escape from the great flood that was to come. Noah's family and many animals climbed in the ark when it was complete even though most people did not believe what Noah said. As Noah and everyone waited on the ark, I felt joy when the dove returned with an olive branch. After the long wait for the flood to go down and dry land to appear, the branch represented the trust and hope that Noah had in God. Also, it represented future prosperity. The illustrations were uniquely detailed.

This book was fantastic! The book described the parable in the bible about Noah and the Ark. The book included many pictures and very descriptive words. The main message of the book is that doing bad things has consequences, but from religious perspective the message takes a different stance. From a religious point of view, the message explains the importance of listening to God above others. This book is challenging to label as an informational or fiction picture-book, because different beliefs believe in different things.