Why Noah Chose the Dove

by Isaac Bashevis Singer

Book Overview

"Noah was a righteous man," says Isaac Bashevis Singer, so he and his family were to be saved from the flood. But rumor had it that only the best of all living creatures were to be taken aboard the Ark with Noah. In a fresh and lively approach to the age-old account, Isaac Bashevis Singer sets down the dialogue of the animals as they vie with one another for a place on the Ark.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0374384207
• ISBN13: 9780374384203
• Release Date: January 1974
• Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.7" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

why noah chose the dove

I am collecting all of the Eric Carle books. This is one I did not have. I was excited to find it.

"Why are you silent?" Noah asked the dove.

When the people of the world sinned, and God chose the only righteous man, Noah, to build an ark, all of the animals gathered around. They, however, believed that Noah would only pick best of all the living creatures. The animals began to boast and argue amongst each other. "I am the largest," said the Elephant. "I am man's best friend," replied the dog. They argued and argued. Noah noticed one lonely bird sitting in a tree. Noah asked the small, white dove why he did not boast. The Dove replied that he believed that everyone has something special, that another doesn't. Though, all are equally created by God. Noah took all of the animals on the ark, but when he needed a `messenger' to see if the waters were going down, the one he chose was the dove. The dove is a bird of humility and peace. I believe that this story is good for those of all ages. It teaches a lesson to all; we are all equally created. People should remain humble. It is excellently written and has amazing illustrations. I recommend this story to all. It is definitely worth reading.

Delightful story, delightful pictures

This is a wonderful book in which a wide array of animals try to show why they should be allowed on the ark: the elephant argues his strength should save him; the fox, his cleverness; the donkey argues that he is more clever; the skunk, his odor ... Finally, Noah tells them he is to save them all. But the dove who did not brag will be his special messenger.This is a delightful book that reader and listener will both enjoy.