Noah´s ark books for kids

NEW YORK, Sept. 4 (JTA) — The following are some good children´s books on Noah´s ark:• Cousins, Lucy. "Noah´s Ark." Candlewick Press: Cambridge, Mass., 1993. A very bright and colorful board book from the popular writer/illustrator. Recommended for ages 1-5.• Kuskin, Karla. "The Animals and the Ark." Ill. Michael Grejniec. Atheneum Books for Young Readers: New York, 2002. Great illustrations compliment a funny story about restless animals that leave Noah fearing a mutiny of biblical proportions. Recommended for all ages.• Pinkney, Jerry. "Noah´s Ark." SeaStar Books: New York, 2002. Realistic text and pictures that stay close to the biblical text. Recommended for ages 5 and up.• Deborah Chancellor. "Come Aboard Noah´s Ark." Ill. Julie Downing. DK Publishing: New York, 1999. A large board book with discussion questions for parents. Recommended for ages 3 to 6.• "Noah´s Ark." Ill. Peter Spier. Dell Publishing: New York, 1977. Aside from a translated poem at the beginning of the book, this story is told entirely through detailed illustrations. Good for ages 3-8.