After the Flood

by Arthur Geisert

This sequel to The Ark traces the establishment and development of communities on earth, and offers an original theory for events that followed the Great Flood. Geisert's beautiful full color etchings alternate between panoramic views and detailed glimpses of everything from the ark to Mount Ararat.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

Arthur Geisert grew up in Los Angeles, California, and claims not to have seen a pig until he was an adult. Trained as a sculptor in college, Geisert learned to etch at the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles. Geisert has published just about a book a year for the past thirty years. Every one of his books has been illustrated with etchings. His work has appeared in The New Yorker and The Horn Book Magazine. In 2010 his book Ice was selected as a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated book of the year. Geisert currently lives in a converted bank building in Bernard, Iowa.

Reviews

[Lobstergirl · Rating 3 out of 5]

First, what's with the heinous cover? I'm glad I was able to see past its ugliness long enough to peer inside. The story is simple and quite dull: after the flood, Noah and his family bring the Ark down the mountain, turn it upside down, and live in it. They breed, the animals breed, etc. Life goes on. Some of Geisert's colored etchings are fabulous, others just so-so. He does landscapes and buildings well, people and animals not as well.

[Marilyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Alissa listens to Bible stories very carefully. She questioned how the valley could become too crowded.

[Randie D. Camp, M.S. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Before I begin, let it be known that I am bias. My pride and joy is named Noah and we love reading different versions of Noah and the Ark.

This one focuses on how Noah, the animals, and the people resettled after the big flood. The text is minimal, which is perfectly fine due to the absolutely stunning illustrations.

[Erin Buhr · Rating 3 out of 5]

Arthur Geisert is a lovely illustrator of remarkably detailed pictures. We love his book Thunderstorm which I believe I raved about here. In After the Flood he shows a unique look at what happens after the typical Noah's Ark story. What happens when the waters ebb and the ark hits land? Read and watch one beautiful possibility. 2+

[jenna Hudrlik · Rating 3 out of 5]

she didnt seem to interested but I really liked the illustrations

[The Styling Librarian · Rating 4 out of 5]

What happens once Noah's ark hits ground? Beautiful illustrations explain with simple text...