Mr Nodd's Ark

by John Yeoman, Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

Mr Nodd is a keen amateur carpenter who builds a huge ark in his garden. As the weather forecasts on television worsen, Mr and Mrs Nodd and their sons Ham, Shem and Japhet take refuge in the ark together with a motley collection of domestic animals. Is the weather forecast right? Could there be a second flood? Read on and find out!

Genres: Picture Books, Animals, Humor, Childrens

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

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John Yeoman was for many years Head of English at the French Lycée in London. His collaboration with Quentin Blake began in 1960, and has resulted in a long list of successful children’s books of which a number of earlier well-loved titles are now being republished by Andersen Press for new generations of readers.

Reviews

[Ella · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice story which relates closely to Noah’s Arc. The business of the illustrations is engaging and the story is fun. Could be used as a read aloud book in KS1 or for individual readers in year 3.

[Caterina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Una storia rivisitata, con una fine inaspettata.

[Kat · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed the art more than the story.

[Zoe · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book takes on the story of Noah's Oak with a hidden twist. Child friendly illustrations

[Hollie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Links to Noah’s ark and I always enjoy Blake’s illustrations.

[Melissa Buck · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good read aloud story based on the tale of Noah's Ark but this time with a slight twist.

[Elisa Bandini · Rating 2 out of 5]

Se l'arca diventasse una discoteca....mah!