Naamah and the Ark at Night

Written by Susan Campbell Bartoletti · Illustrated by Holly Meade

A woman sings to calm the ark's storm-tossed souls, finding peace through song.

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In a storm-tossed ark, Naamah, Noah's wife, sings to soothe restless souls. For forty days and nights, her voice calms animals and family alike, weaving peace amid chaos. As the seas rage, her lullabies become a beacon of hope and tranquility. What power does her song hold, and can it sustain them through the tempest? Discover a timeless tale of harmony and resilience, where music becomes a lifeline in the darkest of times.

From the publisher

As Noah’s wife sings the animals to sleep, an age-old tale is told afresh in a soothing poetic form brought to life with beautiful collage illustrations. Naamah is the wife of Noah, and her name means “great singer.” For forty days and forty nights, as the ark tosses on storm-wracked seas, Naamah sings. She sings to the animals, two by two. She sings to her husband, her sons, and their wives. She sings, and they all sleep, finally at peace. Acclaimed author Susan Campbell Bartoletti’s rhythmic, lyrical text pairs with Caldecott Honor winner Holly Meade’s luminous collage for a cozy, tender lullaby, and an ode to the power of song.

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