Noah Zark:
What Do You Do When Your House is a Zoo?

By Susan Polk Van Dusen
Illustrated by Scott Mattson
Van Dusen Books
Hardcover ISBN: 979-8-9902951-3-1
Paperback ISBN: 979-8-9902951-2-4
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It’s not the ark you expected!

Noah Zark loves his many pets, from goats and penguins to giraffes and pigs. Unfortunately, that means the Zarks’ house is very crowded! Noah’s parents come up with a clever plan to handle their animal overload — they build a giant boat in the backyard for the animals to share.

That’s when Noah starts to worry. When his pets move into their new home, will they forget about him and never want to play?

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.