
A mischievous rainstorm turns a simple nursery into a bustling sea‑venture when Mr. Noah, his family and a quirky collection of animals scramble aboard a makeshift ark. Little Marjorie watches the chaos unfold, rescuing a toy hen, a rag doll and Uncle Spencer’s dog while the ark rocks from the kitchen table to the garden’s rose‑topped pond. The story blends playful word games with vivid, child‑like imagination, inviting listeners to picture each creature’s quirky needs—from the elephant’s hay to the lion’s steak.
As the ark sets sail across the backyard, the Noah family takes on the roles of captain, cooks and caretakers, juggling feeding schedules and bedtime routines for a menagerie of critters. Their gentle humor and heartfelt teamwork turn an ordinary rainy day into an unforgettable adventure, perfect for listeners who enjoy whimsical tales that celebrate curiosity, cooperation, and the magic hidden in everyday moments.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (82K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2006-06-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1872–1966
Best remembered for lively children's stories about Little Jack Rabbit and other animal characters, this American writer published a long run of playful, early 20th-century books for young readers. He also worked in radio, a fitting match for a storyteller with a knack for entertaining audiences.
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