The Animals' Ark

Reviewed by: Terri Bauld - Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, Kennebunkport, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: December 30, 2016

Review

Animal friends are getting tired of the rain. The big problem, however, is that the rain is not stopping. Finally it gets to a point where the nervous animals are snuggled together on the top of a hill surrounded by water. The situation is looking grim until they see a boat coming their way. Sure enough, a kindly man, Mr. Noah invites the animals to join him on the boat and two by two they board the boat. This variation of the Old Testament story of Noah's Ark will leave some readers disappointed. Keen readers will notice that some animals do not have a partner and the story has no religious elements whatsoever.

The illustrations are endearing and whimsical, done in a soft palette using pencil crayon and do add a great deal to the reworked story. If read as a stand-alone story about animals on an challenging adventure at sea, this story will appeal to young readers.

Overall Book Score: good