Rainy Day Games: Fun with the Animals of Noah's Ark | 
| Author: Andy Mcguire
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Category: Book
List Price: $15.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 90760
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 32
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 10.3 x 8.1 x 0.4
ISBN: 0736923713
EAN: 9780736923712
ASIN: 0736923713
Publication Date: June 1, 2008
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Product Description
Smiles will shine when little ones ages 1 to 5 imagine the games played by the animals of Noahas Ark. Whimsical characters and clever rhymes created by illustrator Andy McGuire entertain themselves and readers with the turn of each colorful page. Watercolor zebras, rabbits, turtles, bears, and even a sloth come out to play. Hide and seek can be a treat,
Chameleons can be hard to beat. A game of ping pong never fails,
Beavers choose to use their tails. This fun adventure rescues boys and girls from the boredom blues with a boat full of reasons to celebrate laughter and play.
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A wonderful read-a-loud, laugh-out-loud for children... June 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Not only is this an adorable, hilarious read-a-loud that practically guarantees quality time (after time, after time) with a child, this book could also stimulate creative ideas for other fun things a child could do (or imagine they could do) when stuck in-doors.
The book could also lead to deeper, more meaningful discussions with a child.
I found myself surprisingly and delightfully emotional at the end of the book (no worries, no spoiler here) because at its conclusion, it spoke much more than the story line of a little boy's house-bound imagination on a rainy day. My emotional response came out of the fact that there is a promise contained in a visual element at the end. A promise that, despite the storms and less than sunny times of life... well, you'll have to see the book for yourself.
 Delightful! June 23, 2008
Andy McGuire's read-out-loud children's book, Rainy Day Games: Fun with the Animals of Noah's Ark, is based on the book of Genesis, chapters 5-9. The verses have a fanciful rhythm and each stanza is written in rhyme. The story suggests that the animals on Noah's Ark had many rainy days that they had to pass by entertaining themselves in the Ark.
McGuire explores hide-and-seek, mazes using a `certain' animal, untangling a flamingo, ring tossing with the help of a rhino, ping pong for the beavers, and many more delightful games.
Rainy Day Games is whimsical and will delight the children who read it. It's the type of book children never tire of-and the adults that read it do tired, because they're called upon to read it over and over and over again.
The illustrations add to the flavor of the book and tell the story of the games in a way that will attract children. I love the poison dart frogs. They are so cute. And they made me smile and that smile grew into a grin.
Armchair Interviews says: Rainy Day Games will be a child's favorite bedtime story.
From our armchair to yours...
Perfectly Fun Gift!! June 17, 2008
What a fun gift idea! It was a blast watching our kids figure out each game. We'll be giving this to all of our friends.
An Innovative Twist On A Well-Known Story June 15, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
There are dozens of storybooks about Noah and the ark yet with RAINY DAY GAMES, Andy McGuire takes a creative twist on this familiar story. After reminding the reader that 40 days of continual rain is a lot of rain, he wonders, "What would the animals do to pass the time?"
You and your child will love reading this story because each time will reveal something new. During the first reading, you may notice how the mice are playing a maze game with the stripes on the zebra. Or on another reading you will notice how the badger makes the snake into a ring for ring-tosseros with the rhino. McGuire's vivid and realistic illustrations balance with the fun words to keep children (and parents) turning pages.
Get this book because it will make a great addition to every home for repeated reading.
Genius! June 4, 2008
What a wonderful work. In an age of mediocre children's picture books, it is a welcome surpise to find this fun, light hearted, and beautifullly illustrated book. Looking forward to the next installment.
K Quack
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