By Matt Mitter
Illustrated by Ela Jarzabek
Kregel Publications
This board book for the very young offers what could be first exposure to the story of Noah and the ark.
Offering four lines of simple text (with the last words on the second and fourth lines rhyming) on each double spread in the 10-page format, author Matt Mitter provides snippets of the voyage on the ark with clues as to which animals are hiding under fold-out portions of the pages. Children can flip them open to reveal the answer after the reading of "Guess who, Noah!"
Illustrator Ela Jarzabek uses soft colors to depict Noah and his helpers and the animals (all Caucasian in appearance) as the ark is built, sailing and landing. The interactive part of the book will entertain youngsters.
-- Lauren Yarger
An advanced reader's copy was provided by the publisher.