All Afloat On Noah's Boat - Hardcover

Tony Mitton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0439873975 ISBN 13: 9780439873970

Publisher: Orchard Books, 2007

Synopsis

What happens will all the animals on Noah's Ark get grumpy and bored? Bestselling picture book team, Tony Mitton and Guy Parker-Rees are back with another wild and funny picture book.

Life aboard Noah's Ark is busy and noisy, and soon the animals begin to get grumpy. So clever Noah hatches a plan for an incredible creature cabaret to get the Ark swinging again. But what amazing act will appear for the finale?

Tony Mitton's brilliant and rhymic poetry paired with Guy Parker-Rees' vibrant and bold illustrations give a creative twist story to Noah's Ark and will engage readers of all ages!

About this title

About the Author:

Tony Mitton is an award-winning poet and children's book author. His picture books include Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus; Down By the Cool of the Pool; Alien Tea on Planet Zum-Zee and The Jungle Run, all illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees. Tony and Guy also collaborated on the bestselling Spookyrumpus, winner of the Sheffield Book Prize, the Dundee Book Award and the Portsmouth Book Award. Tony lives in Cambridge. Guy Parker-Rees' exuberant and energetic illustrations are instantly recognisable and much-loved. He was described in the Rough Guide toChildren's Books as being 'One of the most exciting young artists in the children's book world'. Guy's illustrations include modern classic Giraffes Can't Dance (written by Giles Andreae) and Ants in Your Pants by Julia Jarman. Guy lives in Brighton.

From School Library Journal:

PreSchool-Grade 2–In this rhymed account of Noah's famous voyage, the patriarch builds a rainbow-striped cruise ship and urges the animal pairs to board to escape the impending flood. Unending rain takes its toll on the critters' dispositions; some grow bored and others throw tantrums. Fortunately, the sun soon reappears, and Noah devises a plan to pass the time while the waters recede: he has the animals perform various tricks in a high-energy talent show. With all the noise and activity, the efforts of two caterpillars that quietly encase themselves in cocoons are overlooked by everyone but Noah. Their transformation into brilliant butterflies offers a fitting finale to the lengthy journey. Mitton's verse propels the story, which should be read aloud for maximum bounce and effectiveness. Parker-Rees's action-packed illustrations and the book's large format also facilitate group sharing. The creatures' facial expressions and body postures reveal their emotions, especially when they grow crabby and disgruntled. Those searching for a bedtime version of Noah's tale will need to look elsewhere–this one is designed for active storytime fun.–Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University, Mankato
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About this edition

• Publisher: Orchard Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0439873975
• ISBN 13: 9780439873970
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Guy Parker-Rees