Milo and the Big Boat

Milo lived long ago, near a man named Noah. Noah was building a big, big boat. Tap, tap, tap went the hammer.

"Why is the boat so big?" asked Milo.

"God told me to build it," said Noah. "Rain is coming, and we will keep the animals safe."

Milo helped carry hay. Two birds came. Two sheep came. Two frogs hopped in. Two big elephants walked up the ramp, thump, thump, thump! Milo giggled and waved at them all.

Then the rain began. Pitter, patter, pitter, patter. The boat floated on the water. Inside, it was warm and dry. Milo gave the animals their food and sang a little song.

After many days, the rain stopped. The sun peeked out. A dove flew back with a green leaf.

"Look!" said Milo. "The water is going down!"

Then a rainbow shone in the sky. Noah smiled. Milo smiled too. God had kept everyone safe.