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zalkacs's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
I love all the auhtor's books, but this one is probably my favorite.
katykelly's review against another edition
5.0
The animals went in two by... three?!
Very funny. I can see that it's going to annoy a few readers who take these stories more seriously, but for anyone who can look at the Noah's Ark tale and enjoy mockery, question-asking, irreverence - this is great.
Three penguins are living their lives in relative (dis)harmony when the Dove flies by with an invitation for two to an exclusive sea-borne rescue craft - the world is about to be flooded, they need to be on board at eight o'clock or miss out. But the two chosen can't possibly leave their pal behind...
What happens next are a few funny little episodes on board the ark, with some amusing sketches of what might happen if an extra penguin was smuggled aboard and had to keep his head (and beak) low.
Translated, you wouldn't notice this isn't originally an English story, it's very funny with some memorable penguins (and a dove) - it would make a good stage play actually - and even with some metaphysical questions posed on God and His morality/decisions.
I haven't yet read this to/with my 7-year-old but I think he will find it as comical as I did, and I think he and I will have some discussions about the content. We've already talked 'religion' and this is a good route to starting analysis.
Some good points raised regarding the Old Testament story, and a lovely way to look at a well-known tale from a new viewpoint.
I tried to this myself to make sure my son would be ready for it, and I think he's about at the lower end of suitability. It's one that capable readers of 8 or 9 and above will manage and hopefully enjoy.
Very funny. I can see that it's going to annoy a few readers who take these stories more seriously, but for anyone who can look at the Noah's Ark tale and enjoy mockery, question-asking, irreverence - this is great.
Three penguins are living their lives in relative (dis)harmony when the Dove flies by with an invitation for two to an exclusive sea-borne rescue craft - the world is about to be flooded, they need to be on board at eight o'clock or miss out. But the two chosen can't possibly leave their pal behind...
What happens next are a few funny little episodes on board the ark, with some amusing sketches of what might happen if an extra penguin was smuggled aboard and had to keep his head (and beak) low.
Translated, you wouldn't notice this isn't originally an English story, it's very funny with some memorable penguins (and a dove) - it would make a good stage play actually - and even with some metaphysical questions posed on God and His morality/decisions.
I haven't yet read this to/with my 7-year-old but I think he will find it as comical as I did, and I think he and I will have some discussions about the content. We've already talked 'religion' and this is a good route to starting analysis.
Some good points raised regarding the Old Testament story, and a lovely way to look at a well-known tale from a new viewpoint.
I tried to this myself to make sure my son would be ready for it, and I think he's about at the lower end of suitability. It's one that capable readers of 8 or 9 and above will manage and hopefully enjoy.
mikimeiko's review against another edition
3.0
Molto carino, fortunatamente diverso da come mi era sembrato all'inizio. Un libro che non cerca di dare risposte, ma di far nascere nuove domande.
alvina_ashraf's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
2.25
Fun to read and beautifully written but I don't agree with some ideas presented.
j_marie04's review against another edition
4.0
Ich liebe Pinguine und Kinderbücher, also diese Geschichte ist perfekt für mich. Obwohl die Geschichte nicht christlich ist, erzählt es die Geschichte von Noahs Arche kreativ nach.
Drei Pinguine sind Freunde, aber der Kleinste glaubt nicht, dass es Gott gibt. Sie streiten und der kleinste geht verärgert weg. Eine Brieftaube kommt und lädt die zwei Pinguine offiziell ein: "an der Arche um Acht."
Sie fühlen sich wichtig, dass sie eingeladen wurden, aber sie wollen auch wissen, was mit alle anderen passiert. Sie beschließen, ihren Freund an Bord zu schmuggeln und hoffen, dass sie nicht erwischt werden.
Dieses kleines Buch stellt philosophische Fragen über Gott und eine klassische Bibelgeschichte.
Drei Pinguine sind Freunde, aber der Kleinste glaubt nicht, dass es Gott gibt. Sie streiten und der kleinste geht verärgert weg. Eine Brieftaube kommt und lädt die zwei Pinguine offiziell ein: "an der Arche um Acht."
Sie fühlen sich wichtig, dass sie eingeladen wurden, aber sie wollen auch wissen, was mit alle anderen passiert. Sie beschließen, ihren Freund an Bord zu schmuggeln und hoffen, dass sie nicht erwischt werden.
Dieses kleines Buch stellt philosophische Fragen über Gott und eine klassische Bibelgeschichte.
norbert04's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
3.0
vivioens's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
cattermelon's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
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