Tim Dowley — Noah&Apos;S Fantastic Boat

London, Candle Books, 2008. First edition. Hardback. A fun and interactive pop-up book featuring a retelling of the classic bible story of Noah and his ark. The first edition. Illustrated throughout with vibrant colour illustrations by Steve Smallman. This scarce pop-up children's book features the classic bible tale of Noah and his ark, retold  by Tim Dowley. The work opens up to create a pop-up model of the ark, with flaps and doors to peak behind and a ramp to lower. A selection of cardboard animals and models of Noah and his wife are included and are able to be stood up and incorporated into the ark. This work also includes a small booklet featuring the story by Tim Dowley, which follows an elephant's journey on the ark. In the publisher's original pictorial covers. In the publisher's original pictorial hardback. Externally excellent with sunning to the spine. Internally firmly bound with a very small bookplate belonging to 'Megan and Michael Dawson' to pp.1. Pages bright and clean. Pop-up elements in lovely condition with no tears. Minor creasing to the odd cardboard character. Near Fine . Ill.: Steve Smallman. Near Fine .