Goodnight, Ark

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Beds are ready. Food is stored. Noah hollers, "All aboard!" It's bedtime on Noah's ark, but the animals can't sleep because of the storm. Two by two, they crowd into Noah's bed, creating a sticky situation. Will Noah ever get them back to their own beds Climb aboard the ark for this rollicking, yet ultimately restful bedtime story as Noah finds a way to make things calm and cozy, even in the midst of a storm. Common Core Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.1.2 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.1.3 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.1.4

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PreS-Gr 2After the animals board the ark and find sleeping spots, Noah heads off for a well-deserved rest. Unfortunately, the sounds of rain, hail, lightning, and thunder wake the animals who soon seek refuge---two by two---in Noahs bed. The patriarch doesnt wake until the tipping ark startles the skunks, which release noxious fumes. After the excitement, Noah croons a sleepy tune to lull the restless passengers to sleep. Sassis bouncy verse incorporates lots of onomatopoeia for the sounds of weather and animals. The quail Squee! Squee! Squawk! while hail pops and pings. Minimal text per page allows Chapman plenty of space to showcase the animals movements. Sleepy skunks under Noahs bed appear harmless until its collapse. Listeners will enjoy following the pairs from one illustration to the next. Despite the storm, the tone is reassuring, not frightening, making the book an obvious bedtime choice. Worthwhile companion titles include Susan Campbell Bartolettis soothing Naamah and the Ark at Night (Candlewick, 2011) and Sandra Boyntons busy Going to Bed Book (Little Simon, 1982).Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University Library, Mankato * School Library Journal *

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Jane Chapman studied illustration at Brighton University a long, long time ago but now lives in a tiny village in Dorset. She illustrates childrens books and writes them when she can think of a story. She has illustrated over 150 books and is celebrating 30 years in childrens books!