The Other Ark

Lynley Dodd

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A deliciously funny tale about Noah's SECOND ark, from the bestselling author of the Hairy Maclary and Friends series.

'Sam,' he said kindly,
'you've nothing to do
and I really need help
with this two-by-two zoo.
My problems are solved
if you're quick off the mark -
you can take all the rest
in my second-best Ark.'

Noah's Ark is jam-packed but there's still an enormous queue of animals waiting to board. So Noah asks his friend Sam Jam Balu to take the other ark . . .

But is Sam Jam Balu ready for the hip-hopping hippos, burrowing flumps and candy-striped camels with comical humps?

Published: 22 July 2016
ISBN: 9780143770152
Imprint: Puffin MR
Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
RRP: $17.99

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Activity books & early learning

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About the author

Lynley Dodd

Lynley Dodd graduated from the Elam School of Art in Auckland with a diploma in Fine Arts, majoring in sculpture. She went on to teach art before taking a break to start a family. She began to work as a freelance illustrator and collaborated with author Eve Sutton on My Cat Likes To Hide in Boxes. There was no looking back as Lynley went on to write and illustrate her own books for children. Exuberant artwork and bouncy rhymes come together perfectly in books like Slinky Malinki and Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy. As well as being a visual delight, these are some of the most rewarding books for children and adults to read out loud. It comes as no surprise that, as a child, she adored Dr Seuss because of his 'crazy sounds and the fact that he took such liberties with the English language.' Other favourite authors included A A Milne and the fairy tales of The Grimm Brothers and Hans Christian Andersen. Today, Lynley is a big fan of Quentin Blake 'because of his humour and very clever art work.'

Also by Lynley Dodd

Hairy Maclary and Friends: Touch and Feel Book

Hairy Maclary and Friends Little Library

Hairy Maclary and Friends: Colours in Maori and English

Hairy Maclary and Friends: 123 in Maori and English

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Praise for The Other Ark

Dodd's words and rhythms roll around the tongue and are delightful to read aloud in this story about the second ark Noah built when his first one was full.
Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times UK

Rich and deliciously funny
Guardian

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Beyond Hairy Maclary

Hairy Maclary and his friends are known and loved all over the world. But how familiar are you with Dame Lynley Dodd's other creations? There are plenty to discover, and just like Hairy Maclary, they all feature Lynely's uniquely exuberant artwork and gorgeously readable rhymes! Here are some suggestions to get you started.