NAAMAH AND THE ARK AT NIGHT: A Lullaby (Paperback)

Candlewick, 2012. 1st Paperback Edition 2nd Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Holly Meade. CONDITION: NEW 2012 Candlewick large paperback, 1st paperback, 2nd printing. Wonderful color illustrations by Holly Meade - some depicting the moodiness of night and others bright & colorful when Naamah sings. CONTENT: Naamah is the wife of Noah, and her name means "great singer." For forty days and forty nights, as the ark tosses on storm-wracked seas, Naamah sings. She sings to the animals, two by two. She sings to her husband, her sons, and their wives. She sings, and they all sleep, finally at peace. Acclaimed author Susan Campbell Bartoletti's rhythmic, lyrical text pairs with Caldecott Honor winner Holly Meade's luminous collage for a cozy, tender lullaby, and an ode to the power of song. As Noah's wife sings the animals to sleep, an age-old tale is told afresh in a soothing poetic form brought to life with beautiful collage illustrations. The text has a lovely, soothing effect, with the repeated ending words and a lilting cadence that effectively suggests a comforting lullaby. Meade's watercolor collage illustrations match the dramatic pacing of the text with varied perspectives and humorous views of the sleeping (or prowling) animals. . . . This captivating interpretation creates a remarkable partner for Noah, who uses her special talent in a memorable way. (Ages 4-8)