Rezension
An energetic, rhyming romp, Bourenmouth Daily Echo
A pleasure to read, School Librarian
Combine bright, funny, action-packed pictures with a rap-style rhyming text telling a favourite story, and you get a like this, guaranteed to engage readers of all ages but particularly suited to early years, Booktrust
A different take on the Noah story, particularly through the illustrations, which are fantastically vibrant., The Back to School Bookseller
Buchbeschreibung
The animals come on two by two in the latest edition of a much-loved funny book featuring Noah and his Rainbow Ark. Animal-fans everywhere will enjoy this rhyming romp – brought to life by the illustrator of the bestselling Giraffes Can’t Dance.
Synopsis
Noah’s Ark is busy and noisy, and it’s not long before the animals begin to get grouchy. Clever old 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 and Guy Parker-Rees are reunited for another sure-fire bestseller, with a riotous text and astounding illustrations.
Über den Autor
Highly-respected poet Tony Mitton has written many titles for children, including the picture books illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees: Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus!, Down by the Cool of the Pool, Spookyrumpus (winner of the Sheffield Book Prize, the Dundee Book Award and the Portsmouth Book Award) and Jolly Olly Octopus among many others. In 2014 Tony won the prestigious CLPE Poetry Award for his retelling of Wayland. Tony spends his time writing, giving poetry performances and visiting primary schools. He lives in Cambridge.
Guy Parker-Rees exuberant and energetic illustrations have made him a household name and one of today’s bestselling children’s illustrators. Notable successes include picture book classic Giraffes Can’t Dance, a worldwide besteller; Spookyrumpus, winner of the Sheffield, Dundee and Portsmouth book awards, and the highly acclaimed All Afloat on Noah’s Boat. Guy lives in Brighton with his wife and three sons.
Animals of all shapes and sizes abound in this latest edition of much-loved, funny and very different take on the story of Noah’s Ark. A brilliant book that children will soon know off by heart. Noah’s amazing Rainbow Ark is busy and noisy, and it’s not long before the animals begin to get cabin-fever. Clever old Noah hatches a plan for an incredible creature cabaret to get the Ark swinging again. But what amazing act will appear for the finale? A sure-fire winner from the popular duo, Tony Mitton and Guy Parker-Rees, illustrator of the bestselling Giraffes Can’t Dance – for pure clap-along, dance-along fun. Come and join in the fun of reading with excellent rhyme and rhythm and bright bold illustrations! A book you will keep coming back to.