Old Noah Elephant [Hardcover]

Warren Ludwig (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 11, 1991 | Age Level: 3 and up

When the misbehavior of the two elephants aboard Noah's ark threatens the survival of the other animals, God tells Noah that the solution is to tickle the hyena.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 3-- Rather than retelling the entire story of Noah, Ludwig's version of an Israeli folktale concentrates on the difficulties of shipboard life. Noah has a real problem when elephants break into the storeroom and refuse to leave. Not only are they consuming everyone's rations, but they gain weight so rapidly that they cause the ark to tip. A hasty prayer brings advice from the Lord to tickle the hyena. As usual, Noah follows instructions, and the hyena's laugh begins a chain reaction that eventually solves the problem. The illustrations of the ark and its passengers aren't remarkably different from the dozens of others that have floated through picture books, but the cartoonlike characters reinforce the humor and add to the lighthearted spirit. Libraries may want to squeeze yet another variation of Noah's story onto their shelves. --Kathy Piehl, Mankato State University, MN
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Kirkus Reviews

When the greedy elephants get into the food, they gain so much weight that--huddled together on one side--they threaten to upset the Ark. The Lord gives Noah some extraordinary advice: ``Tickle the hyena...Trust me.'' Tickled with a feather, the laughing hyena lurches into the lion, starting a chain reaction that ends after the elephants have moved safely to opposite ends of the crowded Ark. Ludwig captures the fun of this comical tale in energetic line, bright colors, and a briskly told narrative- -just right for the picture book hour. (Folklore/Picture book. 4- 8) -- Copyright ©1991, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 1 pages
• Publisher: Putnam Juvenile (October 11, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399222561
• ISBN-13: 978-0399222566
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,404,773 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tickle the Hyenia, July 26, 2003

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Michele Brown (San Antonio, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Old Noah Elephant (Hardcover)

We started reading it because my son's name is Noah. We continue to read it because it is a wonderful story! Noah's got this problem. He has all the animals in the boat-- but suddenly the elephants are missing. Soon found in the kitchen, Noah has an even bigger problem. The elephants are eating all the food and now are tilting the boat. Noah asks God for help and God says "tickle the hyenia." Skeptical, Noah does it and the chain of events that result keep my son in stiches.

We borrowed this book from the library months ago and have since checked it out several more times. There is now a waiting list at the library--word must have spread on how cute it is--now it's time to add it to our collection of favorites and actually buy it. Looked [at other stores] no luck. Thanks,for carrying such a treasure!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Appealing illustrations and a cute story, November 21, 2006

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Joan K. Snipes (Shepherdstown, WV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Old Noah Elephant (Hardcover)

Although currently out of print, this book, Old Noah's Elephants, is worth finding. The story gives children a glimpse into some of the challenges Noah and his family might have faced living on the ark with all those animals. The tale is told with gentle humor and sweet reverence for God. Perfect for children 5 and younger.