A Patch on the Peak of Ararat (A Faith that God Built Book) Hardcover – Picture Book
by Gary Bower (Author), Barbara Chotiner (Illustrator)
The Faith that God Built series by Gary Bower uses the same whimsical style of storytelling as The House that Jack Built, using rhyme to introduce preschoolers through second graders to favorite Bible stories. Gary has a well-developed talent for creating engaging narratives that also teach biblical truth through rhyme.
In Patch on the Peak of Ararat, Noah follows God’s plan, resulting in his rescue from destruction.
Key Highlights:
- This storybook is a great addition to your collection
- It is ideal for parents and children to read together
- Featuring well-loved characters and beautiful illustrations.
- Best gift for kids
- Great for learning
- Colourful illustration
- Easy to read
- Suitable for children ages 3+ years
- Value for money
A Patch on the Peak of Ararat (A Faith that God Built Book), Hardcover
Editorial Reviews
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From School Library Journal
PreS-Gr 2—Told in a similar format as "The House That Jack Built," the text builds and repeats as the biblical tale of Noah and the ark progresses. This particular title focuses on the events that occur after the construction of the ark has been completed. Readers quickly learn about God's plan for Noah. The illustrations of the characters are large and colorful, but they are not very animated. Their expressions do not change throughout the story. Noah always seems to have a constant placid smile on his face. His happy sons are armed with hammers and ready to work even though the job is finished. Readers are told how the strong sons work alongside their sweethearts, who are watching the skies. Unfortunately, we never get to see these women. While it is impossible to show all of the beasts included on the ark, only four different animals are depicted throughout the book. A few of the uncommon animals mentioned—the bighorn, the buffalo, and the hyena—are not represented in the illustrations, which would be beneficial to young listeners. The tale includes a few vocabulary words that may need to be explained to younger children. For example, Noah is referred to as a "virtuous man." The text is displayed in two colors and sizes to emphasize pertinent characters and events. VERDICT While this is a good choice for religious education programs, it is not a necessary purchase for library collections.—Barbara Spiri, Southborough Library, MA
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A Patch on the Peak of Ararat
By Gary Bower, Barbara Chotiner, Sarah Rubio
Tyndale House Publishers
Copyright © 2017 Gary Bower
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-4964-1744-2
CHAPTER 1
This is the peak of Ararat.
This is the ark that proceeded to park on a patch on the peak of Ararat.
This is old Noah, a virtuous man, who carefully followed God's carpentry plan
By building an ark that proceeded to park on a patch on the peak of Ararat.
These are three sons, hard-hammering guys, who worked with their sweethearts while watching the skies.
They helped Mr. Noah, a virtuous man, who carefully followed God's carpentry plan By building an ark that proceeded to park on a patch on the peak of Ararat.
This is the door up the rackety ramp the animals climbed so they wouldn't get damp, Built by three sons, hard-hammering guys, who worked with their sweethearts while watching the skies,
(Continues...)Excerpted fromA Patch on the Peak of AraratbyGary Bower, Barbara Chotiner, Sarah Rubio. Copyright © 2017 Gary Bower. Excerpted by permission of Tyndale House Publishers.
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