{"product_id":"enduring-ark-the-book-joydeb-chitrakar-9789380340180","title":"Enduring Ark,The","description":"The book's innovative accordion design illustrated in the Bengal Patua style of scroll painting is just one of the sumptuous design elements that distinguish it as a remarkable offering. . . A gorgeous re-envisioning of an old, old story. -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003eStarred Review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis striking version is illustrated by Joydeb Chitrakar in a Bengali style of scroll painting--with rich colors, strong black lines. -- \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe stunning illustrations--which really constitute one continual image--reflect an openhearted, instantly accessible folk art aesthetic . . . a glorious example of storytelling's universality.-- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003eStarred Review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn arresting first image--God's huge, baleful eye--is the visual source of all that follows. . . provocative -- \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis beautifully designed and intelligently produced retelling of the flood expands the bounds of bookmaking. -- \u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this Indian version of the Biblical tale, talented Bengali Patua scroll painter Joydeb Chitrakar leads the reader from a deluge of water to a rainbow of hope. A book that can be leafed through in the traditional way or unfolded out as an accordion, the vibrant illustrations and concise text provide a singular approach to an ancient, universal story. Suitable for children ages 6+. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUS Grade Level Equivalent: 3, US Guided Reading Level: O","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49570150678801,"sku":"GOR007700279","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49755624177937,"sku":"CIN9380340184G","price":6.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":50398559764753,"sku":"CIN9380340184A","price":3.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52601876676881,"sku":"GOR012063109","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9380340184.jpg?v=1751384849","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/enduring-ark-the-book-joydeb-chitrakar-9789380340180","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}