The bee and the fox, the sheep and the ox - two of each kind trudged aboard Noah's famous vessel. The story of Noah and his ark, his family and all their many guests, is here retold almost entirely in pictures of great charm and intricate detail. Peter Spier uses his own translation of a seventeenth-century Dutch poem about this most famous menagerie. Winner of: The American Book Award, An ALA Notable Children's Book, A New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year (1977), The Christopher Award, International Board on Books for Young People Honor List. Recommended for ages 4 to 8. A 1978 Caldecott Medal winner. |
