Did you know that in Puritan England, the Noah’s Ark was the only toy that the austere moral system allowed? At that time, laughter and frivolity were frowned upon, and it was considered “indulgent” to allow children too many playthings. However, the Noah’s Ark was praised as a toy “that taught good character” because it borrowed from a story in the Bible!
Thankfully, those days have passed, and play and laughter are welcomed as a sign of a happy and healthy child. But even if most children have a wide array of toys to keep them occupied, the traditional Noah’s Ark still continues to delight them. It must be the cute animals, lined up in pairs. It must be the happy rainbow glistening over the famous boat. Or it must be the story itself, of faith and hope, and the fun of having an elephant in your own backyard!
No wonder the Noah’s Ark theme is a popular motif for a nursery—and one of the easiest to execute. It’s easy to find furniture decorated with animal stencils and details. You’ll find everything from beds to book cases, clothes stands to cabinets, even tents and art easels.
The furniture alone is enough to create a very obvious Noah’s Ark theme room (and for a busy parent, it’s most convenient to choose a few pieces without having to hire an interior decorator). But the artistically inclined can also add a few simple touches that will definitely turn the child’s room into a work of “Ark”.
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