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All Aboard the Ark

Which Animals will Make it onto Noah's Floating Zoo?
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All Aboard the Ark by Roger McGough is a delightful children's book that brings a playful twist to the classic Noah's Ark tale. Accompanied by vibrant illustrations, it invites young readers to embark on a whimsical journey with a boatload of animals who are jostling for space as they set sail. The enchanting rhymes and engaging story make for a joyous reading experience filled with adventure and fun.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you're looking for a fun and whimsical story that blends rhyme and imagination with a classic biblical tale. It's perfect for young readers who love engaging illustrations and enjoy exploring themes of adventure and collaboration.

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All Aboard the Ark

A witty and amusing take on the story of Noah by Roger McGough - one of the world's favourite children's poets

A witty and amusing take on the story of Noah by Roger McGough - one of the world's favourite children's poets

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Cats and dogs and elephants
Slugs, leopards and lice
Giraffes and armadillos
Buffaloes, bedbugs and mice...

Fish will be able to fend for themselves
and besides, a wooden ark
is not the sort of place to keep
a whale or angry shark.

Find out why Noah builds a floating zoo and saves the animals in this world-famous story, retold by one of the world’s favourite poets.

This amusing take on an age-old tale will delight children aged 4-8, as will the charming illustrations on every page.

Grown-ups will also find this fun-filled and light-hearted version of Noah's adventure a refreshing change from the more traditional retellings currently on offer.

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All Aboard the Ark by Roger McGough is praised for its originality, with appreciation for its impact across generations.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780281086887

Publisher: SPCK Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: SPCK Publishing

Illustration: Illustrations, colour

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Srimalie Bassani

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Roger McGough CBE, FRSL is one of our most popular poets, having published over fifty books of poetry for both adults and children. He came to prominence in the 1960s with the publication of The Mersey Sound, which has sold over a million copies and is now published as a Penguin Classic. The winner of two BAFTAs for his film work, and a Royal Television Society award, McGough has also won a Cholmondeley Award from the Society of Authors and is twice winner of both the Signal and CLPE Awards for the best book of poetry for children. He presents Poetry Please on Radio 4 and is President of the Poetry Society. He was honoured with the Freedom of the City of Liverpool in 2001 and with a CBE in 2005 for services to literature.

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