WHY NOAH CHOSE THE DOVE

"Singer's retelling from the Old Testament gives a new dimension to thestory of the Flood. Children will enjoy hearing the different animalspraise their own special qualities so that each will be assured a place onNoah's Ark. Of course, all are taken on board, but because the dove is theonly one that did not boast, Noah makes the bird his messenger. Commentingthat there are more doves in the world today than there are ferociousbeasts, Singers says, "The dove lives happily without fighting. It is thebird of peace." Eric Carle's brightly colored collages make this aninviting addition to collections." -School Libaray Journal "Eric Carle, whohas a special way with animals, contributes sumptuous pictures to a bookwhich is not to be missed." -Publishers Weekly "This great storyteller hasput a new and mildly moral twist on the story of Noah's Ark...and EricCarle does not disappoint. His cut-out portraits of the animals arecolorful and vigorous, and, combined with his paintings, varied andprovocative. This is good stuff for hungry little eyes." -The Boston Globe