The Last Zookeeper
A master of the wordless form imagines a futuristic Noah’s Ark in a luminous sci-fi parable for our changing world.
The Earth has flooded. The only signs of humankind are the waterlogged structures they left behind. Peeking out from the deluge are the remnants of a zoo, home to rare and endangered animals, survivors of long neglect. Tender-hearted NOA is a construction robot who’s found new purpose as the caretaker of the zoo’s beleaguered inhabitants. Bracing for the next storm, NOA builds an ark from the wreckage in search of new land and a new home, only to discover something even more profound. With boundless compassion and sweeping scenes of sea and sky punctuated by detailed wordless panels to pore over, Caldecott Honor–winning creator Aaron Beckerdelivers a timely and concrete message about the rewards of caring in even the most difficult of times that is sure to inspire the dreamers among us.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 40
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2024
Publisher: Candlewick
Language: en
ISBN: 9781536227680
Creator Bio
Aaron Becker is an award-winning author and illustrator known for his captivating and imaginative works. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Becker's love for art and storytelling began at a young age. He studied illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design and has worked as a concept designer in the film and animation industry. His passion for creating beautifully illustrated children's books led to his acclaimed debut as an author with the wordless picture book trilogy, "Journey," "Quest," and "Return." Becker's latest work, "The Last Zookeeper," showcases his signature style of intricate illustrations and captivating storytelling. He currently lives in Amherst, Massachusetts with his family.
