Noah's Ark

by H. Janisch (Adapter), Lisbeth Zwerger (Illustrator)

The story of Noah and his ark filled with animals, and the terrible flood that covered all the earth, has always held particular appeal for children -- and great fascination for artists. This new version, faithful to the spirit and content of the Bible text, is graced with stylish and distinctive illustrations by internationally acclaimed artist Lisbeth Zwerger. Fanciful yet reverent, her full-page pictures and charming vignettes offer an imaginative interpretation of this favorite Old Testament story that will appeal to all ages.

Genres: Picture Books, Religion, Childrens, Christian, Classics

36 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1997

Reviews

[W · Rating 5 out of 5]

The phenomenal Lisbeth Zwerger strikes again. Okay okay, Ill admit I didnt actually reaaaaad the text of this book. It’s Noahs Ark after all…. I feel like the text was… unnecessary??? Is that bad? BUT. If you would like to be whisked away into the magical world that is Zwerger’s illustrations AND in so doing finally experience a not boring retelling of Noah ark, might I suggest this book?

[Jessica Orona]

There’s many versions of Noah’s Ark, all with the same concept and story line. This book was pretty straightforward and right to the point. I enjoyed looking at the illustrations of the animals and I like that there were small marks to identify the male from the female.

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice, succinct story book based on the story in the bible. I wasn't a big fan of the illustrations.

[Katie Ruth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I adore Lisbeth Zwerer's illustrations!

[Danette · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story was pretty accurate but the illustrations were bizarre including mythical creatures such as unicorns.

1/15/21 Read with Naomi and Julia

[Mary & Nobles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very beautifully done and very accurate to the original writing of this story!

[Shoshanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet and muted picture book of the story of Noah and his ark. This could be good at bedtimes I imagine, because the illustration isn't wild and crazy, it's very calming!

[a ☕︎ · Rating 5 out of 5]

zwerger’s work is lovely as always :) her choice to include brutalist architecture as well as the likes of centaurs, satyrs, and unicorns during the taxonomy of animals when illustrating was to me rather inspired! enjoyed.

[Taya · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am in love with the cover on this book! I like that this page was chosen from the story to serve as the cover and get the reader thinking about the book and what it would be about. The shape of the book also appeals to me because it is fairly large and the hardcover indicates a sense of quality. Both the back cover and the title page were covered with drawings of various animals; I wish they would have done this one the end pages as well. The first pages on the inside of the book were just a green color. The theme would have been better carried through had they had animals prancing around on them as well.

[Sally · Rating 5 out of 5]

I discovered the 222 shelf at the library. There are some great picture books on the scriptures. This one follows the bible story of Noah pretty well, and the watercolor illustrations are clean and gentle, and a little bit artsy. I like this illustrator, I think.

[Ketti · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am a huge fan of the artist Lisbeth Zwerger. Heinz Janisch tells the delightful story of Noah's Ark. "They looked up, and saw a rainbow linking heaven and earth. And Noah went away from the ark, in hope and trust, and his offspring peopled the earth."

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great illustrations with great detail.

[Melissa Coyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the whimsical artwork and the story is Biblically correct. A great way to tell the history of Noah to a young child.