Noah's Ark

Peter Spier's "Noah's Ark," a Caldecott Medal winner, is a visually stunning and imaginative retelling of the classic biblical story. This picture book masterfully depicts the immense danger and grandeur of the great flood, while also highlighting heartwarming, often humorous, details of life aboard the Ark. Parents will appreciate how Spier brings the familiar narrative to life with rich illustrations, showing everything from Noah's wife comically avoiding rats to the birth of animal babies. It's a timeless story of faith, survival, and new beginnings, perfect for children aged 3-7, offering both awe-inspiring scenes and gentle moments of wonder.

★ Caldecott Medal Winner ★ "The book is a triumph, the definitive Noah's Ark."—Publishers Weekly Winner of the Caldecott Medal, an ALA Notable Children's Book, and a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, Peter Spier's Noah's Ark has been the iconic edition of this tale for over 40 years, in print continuously since its debut in 1977. In Spier's imaginative retelling, readers witness the danger and the grandeur of the terrifying flood but also the lighter moments: Noah's wife jumping on a crate to avoid the rats; Noah shooing all but two bees from a busy hive; and all the animal babies being born in the spring. It's an illustration feat that's both majestic and tender.