Ludy, Mark. Noah : a wordless picture book. Walden, New York: Plough Publishing House, c2014. 64 unnumbered pages. ISBN: 9780874866391, 0874866391.
Mark Ludy’s latest book will appeal to adults and children alike. Digging deeper than the Sunday school tale of cuddly animals on Noah’s ark, the story follows the biblical text and illumines Noah’s relationship with God, his wife, family, nature, and humanity. Ludy’s world-class artwork lets people see, as though for the first time, the beauty within this story – revealing a clearer picture of the nature and character of God and his relationship to humankind. It’s immersive and epic in scale and scope. The wordless format invites conversation and storytelling, key building blocks of literacy. And as with his previous books, Ludy’s signature mouse Squeakers appears hidden on every page.
A wonderful example of a beautifully illustrated children’s book about Noah’s Ark and his family. No words or captions! Of particular interest is the nod to modern day creationists in the depiction of a dinosaur and a woolly mammoth used to help construct the Ark. Kudos to Mark Ludy for a job well done!
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