A long time ago, there was a very kind and wise man named [Noah](TRFMTXJW). God chose [Noah](TRFMTXJW) because he always listened to Him. One day, God told [Noah](TRFMTXJW) to build a huge ark—a giant boat—to save his family and all kinds of animals from a great flood that was coming. [Noah](TRFMTXJW) trusted God, so he got to work right away, even though it seemed like an unusual task!

The ark was enormous! It had to fit two of every kind of animal, big and small. [Noah](TRFMTXJW) and his family worked hard, hammering nails and cutting wood day after day. Neighbors scratched their heads, wondering what on earth [Noah](TRFMTXJW) was doing.

When the ark was finished, God brought the animals to [Noah](TRFMTXJW), two by two. Fierce lions and gentle lambs, tall giraffes and tiny mice, waddling penguins and bounding kangaroos—all came to march up the ramp into the ark, side by side.

Then, the skies turned dark, and big raindrops began to fall. [Noah](TRFMTXJW) and his family, along with all the animals, climbed into the ark and shut the big wooden door just as the rainstorm roared in.

For forty days and forty nights, the rain pounded down. The whole earth was flooded, with water as far as the eye could see, but God kept [Noah](TRFMTXJW), his family, and all the animals safe inside the ark.

Finally, the rain stopped, and the sun came out! Slowly, the water began to go down, and the ark came to rest on the top of a mountain. God had kept His promise to protect everyone on board.

[Noah](TRFMTXJW) sent out a dove to explore. The first time, it came back with nothing, but the second time, it carried a fresh, green leaf. [Noah](TRFMTXJW) knew the earth was drying, and soon it would be safe to leave the ark!

When the earth was finally dry, God told [Noah](TRFMTXJW) to let everyone out! The animals ran, jumped, and flew into their new, clean world, happy to be free again.

Then, God made a beautiful rainbow stretch across the sky. He told [Noah](TRFMTXJW), 'This is My promise. I will never flood the whole earth again.' The rainbow was a sign of hope and love.

[Noah](TRFMTXJW) and his family thanked God for keeping them safe. The animals found new homes, and life began again in the beautiful world. The rainbow always reminded everyone of God’s promise.