The concept of a Story in a Box book by The Straight Edge Press is to make a story come to life with the stand-up characters and props. Each book is attached to a box which stores 7 characters and props from the story. The characters and props are 1/4" thick board and can stand up by themselves for dramatic play. "Noah's Ark" is actually shaped like a boat. The best feature is a pull-down door on the back cover--which is also the entrance into the ark for Noah and the animals. The illustrations by Shirley Beckes are bold and bright. The cutouts include Noah and various pairs of animals, along with props for water and land. Noah's Ark, like the other story in a Box books by The Straight Edge, encourage story-telling and creativity in addition to making this powerful tale even more dramatic for a 3-to-6 year old. Suggested retail price is $8.99.