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Noah's Ark (Caldecott Honor Book) Hardcover – Picture Book, October 1, 2002

by Jerry Pinkney (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 195 ratings
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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. This elegant edition of Noah's Ark promises to give readers strength and hope for many years to come.
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  1. Reading age
    1 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 7
  5. Lexile measure
    550L
  6. Dimensions
    9.85 x 0.45 x 10.8 inches
  7. Publisher
    Chronicle Books
  8. Publication date
    October 1, 2002
  9. ISBN-10
    1587172011
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1587172014
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Pinkney (The Ugly Duckling) unfurls some of the finest illustrations of his career in this lush, not-to-be-missed version of the perennially popular Bible story. In unfettered, graceful prose, Pinkney relates Noah's faithful work in building the ship and gathering the animals. He enhances the smoothly rendered plot with simple, evocative detail ("The strong wooden beams embraced the clouds"; "[The animals] followed him into the ark, and God closed the door behind them"). The watercolor-and-pencil animal tableaux delicately hued, vigorously executed are stunning in their artistry. Realistically drawn creatures flap, leap, lumber and slither about under the watchful, hopeful eyes of a kind-faced, gray-bearded Noah and his family. These crowded but never chaotic scenes, as well as those depicting whales in implicit comparison with the ark, will help children grasp the magnitude of the story's message of faith, stewardship and obedience. Ages 5-8.
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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 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.
Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University, Mankato
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Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books; 1st edition (October 1, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1587172011
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1587172014
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 550L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.01 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.85 x 0.45 x 10.8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 195 ratings

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A native of Philadelphia, Jerry studied at the Philadelphia College of Art (now the University of the Arts) where, in 1992 he received the Alumni Award. He has been illustrating children's books since 1964, illustrating over one hundred titles, and earned the Caldecott Medal for his nearly wordless picture book The Lion & the Mouse in 2010. Among his many other accolades he has also been the recipient of five Caldecott Honor Medals, five Coretta Scott King Awards and four Coretta Scott King Honors, five New York Times Best Illustrated Book awards, and in 2006 the Original Art's Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Illustrators, New York, NY.

In addition to his work in children's books, Jerry has had over thirty one-man retrospectives at venues ranging from the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL to the California African American Museum, Los Angeles, CA. He has exhibited in over one hundred group shows in the USA, Japan, Russia, Italy, Taiwan and Jamaica. Jerry has illustrated for a wide variety of clients, including the U.S. Postal Service, National Park Service, and National Geographic. Jerry created art for the Harry Chapin Run Against Hunger commemorative poster, a foundation that helps bring food to those in need. He was invited to create a painting for the 30th Bologna Book Fait, Bologna, Italy and the NASA Art Collection at the John F. Kennedy Space Center. He was appointed to serve on the U.S. Postal Services Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee (1982-1992). In 2001 Jerry was invited by Laura Bush to illustrate and design the White House Christmas Program. He has held professorships teaching art at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY; the University of Delaware, Newark, DE; and the University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY. In 2003, Jerry was appointed to the National Council of the Arts - NEA (2003-2009). His art can be found in the permanent collections at the Library of Congress, the New York Public Library, the Delaware Art Museum and the Brandywine River Art Museum.

His works have been featured in The New York Times, Arts Section, American Artists Magazine, The Horn Book Magazine, The CBS Sunday Morning Show and PBS Reading Rainbow Room. Pinkney is also a past trustee for the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art and the Katonah Museum of Art. He lives with his wife, author Gloria Jean, in Westchester County, NY.

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Beautiful and Biblically accurate
Jerry Pinkney, a widely acclaimed Black American illustrator, delivers another Caldecott award winning book.A biblically accurate, lyrical retelling of Noah and the ark, which starts with God creating the world and uses quotations from the Bible. Beautifully illustrated with the talented Pinkney's watercolors. Retold with a few extra-biblical personalizations I skip over when reading to the children (eg. "Noah put down his basket and listen to God").I found a video reading of the book -- google search: "Noah's Ark | Jerry Pinkney, Kindragarten YouTube"
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RED Sagehen
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple story with detailed pictures
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The story is told in a way that is straightforward enough for kids but doesn't deviate from the Biblical story. I was amazed by the intricacy of the pictures. The variety of wildlife included was substantial, which gave me and the child to whom I was reading plenty of time to linger on each page and find creatures of the land, the air, and the sea.
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Cookie Baker
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Version of Noah and the Ark!
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This book is very well written and accurate by Biblical standards which was important to me. It truly deserved the Caldecott Honor it has won. Illustrations are beautiful! I'm giving it to a great niece for Christmas who has visited the Ark site in Kentucky. Beautiful book! Beautiful story!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book! Excellent Seller!
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Beautiful book! I also love that the book was described as being in "very good" condition, and it was exactly as described. Thank you!
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Tea, Tonic & Toxin
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and accurate
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2020
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We love Jerry Pinkney books, his work is just amazingly beautiful. My 1 year old is really entranced, as am I. I was delighted to see he had illustrated a biblical story, and also delighted at how true it stayed to the original. So many children's renditions kid-ify the story, and dumb it down, or nice it up, or make weird changes, or leave out the destruction. Jerry tells the story very directly and tastefully. Sure, he adds some little details, like picturing Noah holding a basket when God speaks to him, or one of his children being in charge of picking olives, but I don't feel that disrupts the story, personally.
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CeeBee
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and thought-provoking
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2012
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Bought this book for my almost 4-year old for Hanukkah. I read all the reviews of the various Noah books and chose this one because of the illustrations and message (emphasizing the need to treat the Earth and others well, without emphasizing the harsh nature of the Flood).

The illustrations are gorgeous and so detailed that they draw both me and my daughters in -- we spend lots of time picking out each animal and discussing all the "action" on each page. Noah's family is also presented in a very close, almost cozy way, working together and showing how they interacted with the animals on the Ark.

This book will never be as "catchy" or popular as some of our other books because it's a more serious subject matter, but for a Biblical story, it is a beautiful addition to our library that we will read for many years to come.
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I finally got what I wanted, now I can rest in peace.
4.0 out of 5 stars “Great story & illustration”
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2020
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Brought this book because I enjoyed the illustrator art works. I also think the story about Noah Arks is a good read for the kids.

A great book for your children library.
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Kay M. Hosey
5.0 out of 5 stars Super Book about Noah!
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2021
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Awesome book and illustrations... Award winning author does a beautiful book to introduce Noahbto 4 year olds and through primary years. Can’t go wrong with books with Caldecottawards.
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Maxine
5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Rendition of the Flood Story
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2017
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This delightful book was beautifully written and illustrated. The realistic pictures captivate and charm children and keep their attention while the story intrigues them. It is a great story to use for Bible School or Sunday School classes. It would also be great to have at home.
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Heather Donald
1.0 out of 5 stars Not happy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 3, 2023
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Mistake with printing. Monkey face on giraffe! Check when you get yours! I didnt. Too late by Christmas morning!
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Orville B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Teach our children!
Reviewed in Canada on August 28, 2017
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Love the art work!
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