Hold the Boat
Gamble, Jeremiah
Allen, Joy (Illustrator)
Additional Notes
An Old Testament Tale With a Kid-Friendly Twist!Combine the tale of Noah's Ark from the book of Genesis with the wit and rhyme of Dr. Seuss and you get Hold the Boat!, a humorous picture book from Bethany Backyard. As a parent or grandparent, you'll love reading this to your young one and will enjoy the whimsical retelling of a story you've known for years. Discussion starters are included at the end for you to explain and explore the lesson of the story with your son, daughter, or grandchild. You need not be young just young at heart to fall for the delightful poetry of Hold the Boat!, and the vibrant, zany watercolors of artist Joy Allen.
Hold the Boat! effectively brings to life the message that God offers salvation to anyone who believes through a humorous "what if" retelling of an Old Testament favorite. Following the antics of a little boy who hears Noah's warning about the flood and believes, the book is about his search to find a way onto the boat. Unsure that the message is meant for his ears, he thinks sneaking on as an animal might be the best idea.
Disguising himself as different animals everything from a porcupine to a giraffe leads to some very silly results, especially when Noah catches him in the act! Hold the Boat! offers a fresh look at God's grace that will have a lasting, laughing effect on kids of all ages.
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About the Author: A multi-talented writer, actor, singer Jeremiah Gamble has been performing and creating for nearly his entire life. As part of an extremely active household filled with stories and music, Jeremiah began early on his road toward his current vocation as a professional singer and actor. He performs regularly with his family during the Christmas season and is now part of Poor Baker's Dozen, a six-man a capella singing group.Jeremiah graduated from Bethel College in St. Paul, Minnesota, with a degree in Theater. Besides singing, he tours an original one man play entitled, The Rough and the Holy which tells the tales of a number of fascinating characters from the gospel story. Given his gift of creativity, writing Hold the Boat was a natural extension of his talents and a new way to share with others the important truths of the Bible.
"Growing up in a small house with four sisters," says Jeremiah, "I felt a kinship with Noah and his crowded little ark." Looking for theatrical material to include in a presentation to children, Jeremiah created this spirited retelling of Noah's Ark and the story translates wonderfully to the written page.
Jeremiah and his wife, Vanessa, reside in Minnesota. It is their sincere desire to make their home as actively filled with stories and music as the one he grew up in.
JOY ALLEN spent years working as an art director and graphic designer before switching paths to fulfill her lifelong dream of illustrating children's books. She's been featured as "editor's choice" in Art Gallery Magazine and is profiled in the 1999 Children's Writer's and Illustrators Market.
| Location | edition | Bar Code | due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Primary Picture Books | 71134 |
| Genre: | Childrens |
| call #: | G |
| ISBN: | 076422199X 9780764221996 |
| pub: | 1999 |
| Subjects |
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| Noah’s Ark |