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Noah's Ark
This original retelling of the most popular Bible story is also a picture book of Hidden Pictures puzzles, making it the perfect gift for families to enjoy year after year!
Share the timeless tale of Noah's Ark with this special edition of the beloved Bible story fully illustrated with Hidden Pictures puzzles. Find more than 120 hidden objects in a vibrantly illustrated storybook that can be read aloud to the whole family. This storybook is the perfect gift for a religious milestone and is a wonderfully unique addition to the family library.
- GenresPicture Books
32 pages, Hardcover
First published February 9, 2021
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About the author
Teresa Bateman
41 books55 followersTeresa Bateman was born in Moscow, Idaho, but moved to Washington State when she was three-years-old and that's where she has lived most of her life.
An avid writer and reader, Teresa has been making up stories and poems since she was in grade school. "To me it was as natural as breathing," says Teresa.
In school Teresa would drive her teachers crazy by 'creatively' completing assignments. She always met the letter of their assignment, if not the spirit. She worked hard to inject some humor into her work, knowing that the teachers would be reading hundreds of papers and wanting hers to stand out. It worked.
Teresa took English classes for fun in college and when she applied for a Washington State Teaching credential, the state looked at her transcripts and added an endorsement to teach English through the 12th grade!
Teresa cites her teacher Donnell Hunter at Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho, as having a big influence on her and her writing. He published a class magazine to which the class submitted their work under pen names. Their grades depended on how many stories were included in the magazine. Teresa submitted under about 15 different pen names--just to be annoying! But she knew her work was being judged on its merits alone. Mr. Hunter encouraged her journal writing and instilled in Teresa good writing habits that she continues to this day.
Teresa served an 18-month mission for her church in Argentina, and taught school for a year in Honduras. She also taught school briefly in St. Mary's, Alaska -- a little bush village with a population of 500 in the winter and 50 in the summer. She has been a librarian in the Federal Way School District in Washington for over 30 years.
Teresa writes every single day. She also works full-time, so that means some days she doesn't write much, but she always writes. When at home, Teresa's special spot for writing has a good view of the lilac bushes outside. A picture of a winding path through gentle rolling hills and meadows hangs on the wall. She tells herself, when stuck for an idea, that the story lies at the end of that path.
Teresa lives in Tacoma, Washington.
An avid writer and reader, Teresa has been making up stories and poems since she was in grade school. "To me it was as natural as breathing," says Teresa.
In school Teresa would drive her teachers crazy by 'creatively' completing assignments. She always met the letter of their assignment, if not the spirit. She worked hard to inject some humor into her work, knowing that the teachers would be reading hundreds of papers and wanting hers to stand out. It worked.
Teresa took English classes for fun in college and when she applied for a Washington State Teaching credential, the state looked at her transcripts and added an endorsement to teach English through the 12th grade!
Teresa cites her teacher Donnell Hunter at Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho, as having a big influence on her and her writing. He published a class magazine to which the class submitted their work under pen names. Their grades depended on how many stories were included in the magazine. Teresa submitted under about 15 different pen names--just to be annoying! But she knew her work was being judged on its merits alone. Mr. Hunter encouraged her journal writing and instilled in Teresa good writing habits that she continues to this day.
Teresa served an 18-month mission for her church in Argentina, and taught school for a year in Honduras. She also taught school briefly in St. Mary's, Alaska -- a little bush village with a population of 500 in the winter and 50 in the summer. She has been a librarian in the Federal Way School District in Washington for over 30 years.
Teresa writes every single day. She also works full-time, so that means some days she doesn't write much, but she always writes. When at home, Teresa's special spot for writing has a good view of the lilac bushes outside. A picture of a winding path through gentle rolling hills and meadows hangs on the wall. She tells herself, when stuck for an idea, that the story lies at the end of that path.
Teresa lives in Tacoma, Washington.
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April 15, 2024
This traditional retelling of Noah's ark from the Bible is a beautiful book. The art is magnificent and colorful. Each page has so much going on, so I was excited to see a puzzle list of items at the end of the book chronicling what readers can search and find throughout. Families will return to this book often.
June 4, 2024
Beautiful artwork!
December 9, 2025
I loved Highlights hidden pictures as a kid. Love this book!
February 1, 2024
Nice art and a fairly faithful retelling, except for one element that sorta bungles the message. When Noah asks how he’ll build the Ark, God in the Bible gives him detailed instructions. Here, God says “Just do your best and I’ll do the rest.” And he says it in a few other places. That’s not the biblical message of this story: Noah didn’t have to try hard first and then God gives him a boost, instead he relies completely on Gis for knowing what to do, how to do it, and for having the power even to obey. When I read the story to my students, I corrected those lines. But everything else is quite good.
April 22, 2021
The hidden pictures format is weird. I'm surprised that Highlights attached their name to this.
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