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Noahs Petting Zoo Help Kids ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 Go to Sleep With a Smile (Illustrated Bedtime Stories for Children Ages 3-...

by Idan Hadari

Book Details

Publisher:Bedtime Story Co
Published:2023-03-29
Pages:44
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1482090392

Reading Info

Age Range:3-5

About This Book

This is a wonderful children's bedtime story about an old house (Noah) in a new neighborhood, which is about to be demolished to make way for a new building. Andrew, a young child, who loves to play with his friends nearby, is doing everything he can to save the old house. With a great deal of courage and motivation, he turns Noah into a petting zoo, and by doing so, he helps his friend Noah to be saved. The story demonstrates to children how to crusade for what they believe in; to be more envir

Our Review

A gentle story about community preservation and environmental advocacy unfolds when a young boy named Andrew rallies to save an old house named Noah from demolition. Through simple, heartfelt storytelling, children witness how one child's determination can inspire neighborhood action and protect meaningful places. The narrative thoughtfully introduces concepts of urban development and conservation in terms preschoolers can grasp, showing how buildings hold stories worth preserving. Young readers will connect with Andrew's emotional journey as he transforms his beloved play space into a community petting zoo to demonstrate Noah's continued value.

What distinguishes this environmental tale is its focus on intergenerational respect and creative problem-solving, presenting preservation not as opposition but as reinvention. The personification of the house as "Noah" creates an immediate emotional anchor for children, making abstract concepts of historical value and community memory tangible. Parents seeking stories about empowerment and civic engagement will appreciate how it models respectful advocacy and collective action. This bedtime story ultimately leaves children with the reassuring message that their voices matter in shaping the world around them.

Themes

Children's stories

Subjects

Children's stories