GEORGIA, USA – September 2, 2026 – For most children, a love for animals comes naturally. Whether it is watching birds outside the window, cuddling a family pet, or asking endless questions about lions, elephants, and giraffes, their curiosity often leads to one simple question: Where did all the animals come from?
The author, Dr. Alfred Basta, hopes to answer that question through faith, storytelling, and imagination in his newest children’s book, Grandpa Noah’s Backyard Book Eight: The Animals Two by Two. Written for children ages three to seven, the book gently introduces young readers to the biblical account of Creation and Noah’s Ark while creating meaningful moments for families to share together.
At the heart of the story is Grandpa Noah, who takes his grandchildren, Lily and Sam, and their playful puppy, Pip, on a journey that connects the animals they know and love today with the Genesis account of God’s creation. Through cheerful rhymes, engaging coloring pages, Bible-based lessons, and interactive activities, children are encouraged to see every animal as part of God’s beautiful design.
For Dr. Basta, this book is about much more than telling a familiar Bible story. It is about helping children build a foundation of faith from an early age.
“Children are naturally full of wonder,” Dr. Basta says. “Before they can understand complicated ideas, they already know how to love a puppy, hold a kitten, or marvel at the world around them. I wanted to create a book that answers their questions with the truth of Scripture while giving parents an opportunity to share those moments together.”
He believes that some of life’s most meaningful lessons do not happen in classrooms; they happen at bedtime, around the kitchen table, or while a child is coloring beside a parent or grandparent. That is why The Animals Two by Two was designed to be more than just a storybook. Every page encourages conversation, inviting families to explore God’s Word together in a way that feels natural, joyful, and memorable.
In addition to its story, the book includes Bible references, discussion prompts, and twenty activity pages featuring mazes, tracing exercises, matching games, connect-the-dots, prayer activities, and coloring scenes that reinforce the lessons in creative, hands-on ways.
Dr. Basta has dedicated much of his career to making complex subjects understandable. Known for his work as an author in cybersecurity, computer science, mathematics, apologetics, and Christian education, he has written dozens of books for readers of all ages. Through his children’s series, he hopes to inspire young hearts with stories that encourage curiosity, strengthen faith, and help families grow together.
With Grandpa Noah’s Backyard Book Eight: The Animals Two by Two, Dr. Basta reminds readers that the story of Noah’s Ark is more than a beloved Bible account; it is an opportunity for children to discover God’s love, creativity, and care for every living thing.
About the Author
Dr. Alfred Basta is a Christian author, educator, and researcher based in Woodstock, Georgia. His work spans children’s literature, apologetics, cybersecurity, computer science, and mathematics, reflecting his passion for making biblical truth and educational concepts accessible to readers of every age. He is the creator of several children’s book series, including Grandpa Noah’s Backyard, Tippy and Tuck, Christopher and Christina’s Time Machine, and Through the Bible. Through every book he writes, Dr. Basta seeks to help families strengthen their faith while encouraging children to explore the wonders of God’s creation.
Learn more about Dr. Alfred Basta and his books by visiting https://alfredbasta.com/.
Book Title: Grandpa Noah’s Backyard Book Eight: The Animals Two by Two (A Coloring Story About Day Six and the Great Ark That Kept the Kinds)
Author: Dr. Alfred Basta
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