When Noah Built the Ark

The most exciting rescue mission in the Bible - told in an easy-to-understand manner by Margot Käßmann

The Bible story of Noah’s Ark in modern and child-orientated language

To be read (aloud) for children aged 5 and over

Expressive illustrations by Stefanie Scharnberg

The story of Noah’s Ark is one of the most fascinating stories in the Bible, especially for children. The popular author and grandmother of seven recounts the exciting rescue mission from the perspective of a mouse in this beautifully illustrated book for children aged 5 and over.

At first, Noah can’t believe what God has told him: that a great flood will come and submerge all of the world. That is why he needs to quickly build an ark – a huge wooden boat in order to save himself and his family. And not just them, for he should also get the animals on board the ark in order to save them.

Although it sounds like madness, Noah does what God tells him and builds a huge ship on dry land. Even when his neighbours laugh at him, he doesn’t stop. And so, the biggest adventure of his life begins!

The story of Noah and the ark is one of the most fascinating stories in the Bible. Margot Käßmann, the popular author and grandmother of seven, tells it in this beautifully illustrated book for children aged 5 and over. Easy-to-understand and always age appropriate for the young readers.

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  • Publisher: bene!
  • Release: 01.09.2020
  • ISBN: 978-3-96340-126-8
  • 32 Pages
  • Authors: Margot Käßmann
  • Illustrated by: Stefanie Scharnberg
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Portrait von Margot Käßmann
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Margot Käßmann

Margot Käßmann, born in 1958, is one of the most well-known church personalities in Germany. During and after her period as the chair of the Council of the Protestant Church in Germany, she gained the esteem and sympathy of many people thanks to her open and straightforward manner. The minister and mother of four daughters is in the prime of her life and is not afraid of change. She finds a balance to her duties by jogging and spending time with her grandchildren.

Portrait von Stefanie Scharnberg
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Stefanie Scharnberg

Stefanie Scharnberg is a trained bookseller and studied painting at the Accademia di Belle Arti, Florence. Since 2001 she has been successfully illustrating books for children and young readers. She lives with her husband and two children in Freiburg.