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K-3
Penguin Young Readers series.
Illustrated by
Marta Costa.
The biblical story of Noah, his ark, the animals, and the flood are recounted in easy-reader format with simple words and declarative sentences tailored to an emergent reader. Reed manages to convey the religious essence of the story--God's miracle and Noah's unswerving faith--without oversimplifying, while Costa's colorful cartoon illustrations keep the mood appropriately light for the audience.