Noah's Mittens - Hardcover

Lunge-Larsen, Lise

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0618329501 ISBN 13: 9780618329502

Publisher: Clarion Books, 2006

Synopsis

We all know the story of Noah building the ark. Who would have guessed, though, that his woolly friends aboard the ark would help him make his most delightful discovery?

With one of the world’s oldest tales as its setting, Noah’s Mittens is an inventive and humorous book about the miracles taking place all around us—even with the most ordinary things, like wool and water.

About this title

About the Author:

Lise Lunge-Larsen is an award-winning author and a professional storyteller. Born and raised in Norway, she lives with her family in the hills of Duluth, Minnesota.

From School Library Journal:

Kindergarten-Grade 3–Lunge-Larsen blends legend and tall tale to explain the origin of felt in this amusing variant on Noah's story. When the patriarch constructs his famous boat, he seals it so well to prevent water leaks that no heat and moisture can escape. All of the animals suffer in this floating steam bath, but the sheep fare the worst. Their heavy coats turn into thick cloth that almost strangles them. After rescuing them with shears, Noah can't figure out what to do with the heavy material–until the ark lands on a mountaintop. Then the felt provides perfect protection against the snow and cold. Thanks to Noah's invention of scarves, hats, and mittens, people could live and play even in the coldest regions. Trueman's mixed-media illustrations add to the fun. The interesting use of ark windows provides snapshots into shipboard life, including some animals' penchant for gnawing or pecking at the frames. Even the changeable patterns of the sun and rays catch viewers' attention. The afterword offers a brief history of felt-making. A good choice for storytime sharing before a romp in the snow.–Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University, Mankato
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About this edition

• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0618329501
• ISBN 13: 9780618329502
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Trueman Matthew