Noah's Ark

by Barbara Shook Hazen, Mircea Catusanu (Illustrator)

The classic Bible story is now available as A Little Golden Book!

Full of faith, hope, and love, Noah’s Ark is one of the most beloved and recognizable Bible stories, and now young readers can experience all the powerful adventure of the classic tale with this beautiful Little Golden Book—the perfect addition to any child’s bookshelf.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Fiction, Christian, Religion, Animals, Kids

24 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1969

Reviews

[J · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was probably one of my earliest introductions to biblical reading and although the story doesn't follow the Bible detail by small detail it is actually a very good telling. I love the fact that it focuses on the main details for readers to get the gist while still showing God as a loving Father to His own creations by being willing to save them.

The writing is put into normal English and a small paragraph is added to each page so the reader isn't overwhelmed. And again there are some liberties taken so there are author's additions such as the terrified tigers mewling, the prancing horses and sometimes how it was almost impossible to get all the animals.

What really catches my tickle, though, on this book is just the beautiful illustrations and how detailed they are. The book has a collection of animals from all over so there are Antarctica penguins, okapis from Africa, South American parrots and just so much more. From what I can see the animals are sexually correct in this one so the lioness has no mane unlike another I have read and strangely enough the male duck has a nice little hat along with a collar. Whimsical!

All in all it is definitely an introductory book that will allow readers to get an understanding of the Deluge without inundating them with too much detail and King James English.

[William · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mainly focuses on the animals, which is not the part that should be focused on. Completely skips the significance of the rainbow and how much Noah was reviled by the rest of his generation.

[MelMon Sanchez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Preschool and Elementary style learning for a biblical school style. Short, sweet and simple.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute Book

My grandson is all about Noah's Ark. He loves animals. This book kept him very interested. The pictures are colorful and cute.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

[Rene' Hurt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just read this to my grandsons and they loved it. I loved it too. The big boat my grandsons says. Love Gods word.

[Sydney Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not quite perfectly accurate according to Scripture, but mostly a good read.

[Phillip Daniel · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of the first introductions for Gabe of the OG flood story.

[Skylar Burris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have a very old version of this book, and my cover looks much different, but it's the same author…so I assume I'm reviewing the right book. I had this little Golden Book as a child, and now I am reading it to my own daughter. For a time it is one of her favorite books, and so far it is my favorite children's book based on Noah's ark (of the dozens or so I've seen). The vocabulary is not dumbed down; nor is the story "sanitized"; yet it captures her attention. The drawings are not as cartoonish as what one usually finds in versions of this story.

[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another reviewer said this book was not true to the Biblical account. Good heavens! I sure HOPE not. I would never consider the uncensored Old Testament suitable reading material for small children. It's a bit on the brutal side, and Noah was a drunk (something that tends to get left out of Sunday School and children's storybooks).

[Christian Singer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow. What a zoo! Noah must have had his hands full with all the animals! Anyone who loves animals will like this Bible story. Tibor Gergely must have put a lot of work into the illustrations. They're sure to keep children's attention.

[Janell Martin · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not true to the biblical account.

[Gena · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not into religion ;)

[Noah B · Rating 3 out of 5]

noah's family bilds an ark because god told them that it will flod.

[Jaime Grande · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable read but something more for CCD class.

[Little Champs]

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