Jerry Pinkney

Noah’s Ark

By Jerry Pinkney

Noah’s Ark by Jerry Pinkney tells the bible story about Noah and his family. The story starts with God being displeased with his people and wanting to clear all the wickedness off the Earth. God tells Noah to build an ark that could hold both himself, his family, and animals that roam the land. While building the ark people make fun of Noah until the day of the great flood that covers the land. Noah patiently waits for God to clear the land of all the water. He sends a dove out to help him recognize when all the water has dried up completely. Noah and his family praise God when they are released from the ark.

The story reminds me of the bible story Noah’s Ark that you have heard numerous times at church. Mr. Pinkney has written the story exactly like I have also heard it explained. The details to each picture helps tell the story and makes the reader feel like they are there with them. When looking at the pictures you can see the emotions on the animals and Noah’s face as the story is being told. Story is well written and the illustrations are captivating.

Jerry Pinkney is an award winning children illustrator. He has been illustrating books since 1964 and has illustrated books for numerous authors. Some of Mr. Pinkley well known illustrations are Aesop’s Fables, The Ugly Duckling, John Henry, and many more books.

Picture was copied from images on www.yahoo.com on October 13, 2007.