Synopsis
A message of peace—the most welcome news of all. Tara is a dove. Before the flood, she brought messages back and forth between Noah and his family. Now she is confined to the small loft that Noah's grandson has built under the roof of the ark. For forty days and nights, Tara sits patiently in her loft, while outside thunder booms and rain pours down. One day Noah's grandson comes with a basket to take Tara to the deck of the arc. It's time for her to be a messenger bird again. If Tara returns to the arc, it will mean that Noah's house is still under water. If Tara doesn't return, it means she is waiting at home for the return of Noah and his family. Ruth Eitzen's gentle retelling of Noah, with endearing illustrations by Allan Eitzen, is perfect for young children.
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About the Author
Ruth Eitzen is the author of The White Feather, illustrated by her husband, Allan Eitzen, and Ti Jacques: A Story of Haiti. A lifelong peace activist who worked through the Bally mennonite Church of
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Eitzen retells the story of Noah and the Ark from the viewpoint of Noah’s grandson, Aram, whose pet dove, Tara, serves as messenger. Noah builds the ark and loads all the creatures. Aram’s job as the rain pours down is to feed the birds, and the glowing, mixed-media illustrations show his charges in all their colorful variety next to small white Tara. After the storm, the rainbow appears, and Aram sends Tara back to their old home.When she doesn’t return, everyone knows that she has landed and it is safe to return. A message of peace seems tacked on, but children will be moved by the role of one boy and his pet caught up in the cataclysm and rescue. Decorated with cut-paper pictures flying white birds, the endpapers celebrate the dove as the elemental peace symbol then and now. Grades K-2. --Hazel Rochman
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Tara's Flight
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Highlights Press, c/o Highlights for Children, Inc., 2008
ISBN 10: 1590785630
ISBN 13: 9781590785638
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Eitzen, Allan (illustrator). Library Binding. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 39251136-6
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Tara's Flight
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Boyds Mills Press, U.S.A., 2008
ISBN 10: 1590785630
ISBN 13: 9781590785638
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Seller: Betty Mittendorf /Tiffany Power BKSLINEN, Ralston, NE, U.S.A.
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Pictorial Cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Allan Eitzen (illustrator). 1st. Color illustration on cover and dj. Dj in mylar wrap. Int. good. Color illustrations. Illustrated eps. Usual library markings. Seller Inventory # 133524B