About Noah Zark: What Do You Do When Your House is a Zoo?
When Noah’s parents build a huge boat in the backyard to house his wide array of pets, he worries the animals will forget him. Instead, Noah learns a positive lesson about the power of friendship and adapting to new situations.
Noah Zark loves his many pets, from goats and penguins to giraffes and pigs. Whenever Noah wants to play, there’s always an animal pal nearby to join in the fun.
Unfortunately, that means the Zarks’ house is very crowded. Goats are on the roof and bears are looking for snacks in the fridge! Noah’s parents come up with a clever plan to handle their animal overload – they build a giant boat (ala Noah’s ark) in the backyard for the animals to share.
That’s when Noah starts to worry. When his pets move to their new home, will they forget about him and never want to play?
Noah Zark shows young readers that while we may worry about change, new experiences can be fun and exciting.
Filled with bright, joyful illustrations, this endearing picture book about a boy who loves animals – and the animals who love him – sends a positive message about the power of creative problem-solving and the ability to adapt and grow with the help of those we care about most.
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Author Bio:
As a child, Susan Polk Van Dusen visited the library every week with her parents and brought home stacks of books to enjoy. After having kids of her own, Susan continued this tradition with weekly trips to storytime and nightly bedtime stories. Now, she hopes her picture books will bring joy to countless children and the grownups who love them.
In addition to writing children’s books, Susan has worked in public relations and publishing, as well as teaching college writing and public relations courses.
Susan’s work has been honored by the Parenting Media Association, the International Association of Business Communicators, and the Public Relations Society of America, among others.
She has two grown daughters and lives in Arkansas with her husband and two dogs. When she’s not writing, Susan enjoys yoga, travel, and gardening.