Tara's FlightILLUSTRATED BY Ages: 2–4 Grades: Preschool Pages: 32 List Price: 16.95 Cover: Hardcover Published: 2/1/2008 ISBN: 1-59078-563-0 ISBN-13: 978-1-59078-563-8 |
A message of peace—the most welcome news of all. Tara is a dove. Before the flood, she brought messages back and forth between Noah and his family. Now she is confined to the small loft that Noah’s grandson has built under the roof of the ark. For forty days and nights, Tara sits patiently in her loft while, outside, thunder booms and the rain pours down. One day Noah’s grandson comes to take Tara to the deck of the ark. It’s time for her to be a messenger bird again. If Tara returns to the ark, it will mean that Noah’s house is still under water. If Tara doesn’t come back, it means she is waiting at home for the return of Noah and his family. Ruth Eitzen’s gentle retelling of the story of Noah’s ark, with endearing illustrations by Allan Eitzen, is perfect for young children. Reviews"The mixed-media illustrations of the birds are particularly striking, depicting their activities inside the ark and their departure in a vibrant panorama with a “mighty whirring of wings.” A final spread of joyful children running beneath a huge dove banner ties the story to the enduring symbol for peace. ...Eitzen’s version is a pleasant, straightforward variation of an oft-told tale." |
