Noah Zark

<p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>When Noah's parents build a huge boat in the backyard to house his wide array of pets he worries the animals will forget him. Instead Noah learns a positive lesson about the power of friendship and adapting to new situations.</strong></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Noah Zark loves his many pets from goats and penguins to giraffes and pigs. Whenever Noah wants to play there's always an animal pal nearby to join in the fun. </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Unfortunately that means the Zarks' house is very crowded. Goats are on the roof and bears are looking for snacks in the fridge! Noah's parents come up with a clever plan to handle their animal overload - they build a giant boat (ala Noah's ark) in the backyard for the animals to share.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>That's when Noah starts to worry. When his pets move into their new home will they forget about him and never want to play? </span></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Noah Zark shows young readers that while we may worry about change new experiences can be fun and exciting.</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)> </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Filled with bright joyful illustrations this endearing picture book about a boy who loves animals - and the animals who love him - sends a positive message about the power of creative problem-solving and the ability to adapt and grow with the help of those we care about most.</span></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Perfect for young kids who love playful tales and animal adventures the themes in this book include worry adapting to a new situation problem-solving and care for animals.</strong></p><p><span style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>It's not the ark you expect. It's the story of a big-hearted boy named Noah who loves all animals. His parents support him and his friends by building a boat Zark-style for this diverse group of companions. Beautifully illustrated this book may help kindle a child's appreciation for animals and might just spark a young imagination about the ways to care for pets and the creation. -- Rev. Betsy Singleton Snyder author of </span><em style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Stepping on Cheerios: Finding God in the Chaos and Clutter of Life</em></p><h3></h3>