Embracing the Unexpected Chaos
Noah’s temporary home is a literal madhouse. Together we explore how to navigate overwhelming days, gigantic messes and remarkably nosey neighbors without losing your joy.
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Welcome to a world where stories are loud, lessons are deep and boring is officially banned.
The Floating Zoo turns a familiar Bible story into a warm, witty adventure children ask for again and parents feel wonderful reading aloud.
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“What in the world are we going to do? Where will we hide this ginormous floating zoo?”
The incredible story behind this children’s book
One almost-deleted voice memo became a story children never want to put down.
When Covid hit and we were all locked inside, my mind drifted to Noah. Being stuck indoors was hard enough but being cooped up on a wooden boat with thousands of noisy, restless animals? That sounded like absolute chaos. I grabbed my phone. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, I began to write a short rhyming story. I also made a voice recording, mostly because I was curious and wanted to hear how it sounded out loud.
Two weeks later I was on my phone trying to delete files that were taking up space. My thumb was literally hovering over the delete button, ready to erase the story and its audio recording when someone called me. The conversation drifted from family reading routines to other pandemic-related topics and I happened to mention the audio sitting on my phone. They demanded that I send it over immediately.
I had no idea they would play it for their entire family. Apparently, their whole house went completely silent the moment they heard me narrating the story. Then they suddenly burst into uncontrollable laughter. They paused the audio and immediately called me back to say, “This is the best thing! When can you finish it?” That forgotten voice recording spent the next three years becoming the vibrant adventure now known as The Floating Zoo.
What if you could trust God
knowing that He always keeps His Word?
Built for meaningful storytime
A joyful adventure for energetic children and intentional parents.
Every laugh opens a door to a foundational life lesson from God’s Word without ever slowing the story down.
Radical Empathy & Kindness
Living together in close quarters is tricky business, especially when your brand-new roommate happens to be a remarkably grumpy lion.
Finding Your Internal Calm
Watch Noah learn to keep his cool when the energetic animals drive him absolutely bonkers.
Wild, Rhythmic Obedience
Following a divine calling takes immense courage, especially when it requires building a giant boat in your front yard.
Small but Exceptionally Mighty
Even the tiny raccoons and persistent termites have a massive, irreplaceable role to play in this rescue mission.
Looking Past First Impressions
The giraffes and lions create a hilarious lesson in choosing active kindness over surface-level appearances.
A fully immersive audio experience
Listen to me read my book aloud.
I will take the character voices from here. Press play, turn the pages together and let storytime become a shared adventure full of expression, laughter and wonder.
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The world beyond the book
More ways to make faith wildly memorable.
Courses
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Resources for Intentional Parents
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Hey there, I’m Shiloh
I create stories where faith, great design and a child’s imagination belong in the same room.
I love Jesus and I believe that our children deserve THE BEST. I left behind Parisian dreams of designing custom-made wedding gowns to answer God’s call on my life and embraced the unexpected joy of becoming a favorite Sunday school teacher to thousands of little ones around the world.
As a creative at heart, musician and storyteller, I am on a mission to break all the rules in children’s ministry and teach little ones the value of God’s Word. My background in Communications, Ministry, Design, Business and Child Psychology helps me create books that captivate young minds.
Originally from Zimbabwe, I now live in the United States and in the hearts of 35,000+ children I have ministered to or read books to.
Say hello to ShilohReady to meet the author and illustrator duo?
Two creative minds.
One wildly joyful world.
Illustrator
Meet Tori
Tori has loved drawing and creating colorful characters since she was young. She dreamed of making children’s storybooks and now brings Noah’s wonderfully wild world to life with warmth, wit and unforgettable detail.
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Author and narrator
Meet Shiloh
Shiloh is a hive of creativity who loves children, cake and Capri. She is a minister, artist, musician and storyteller who has taught more than 35,000 children. The Floating Zoo is her first children’s book but certainly not her last.
Contact ShilohFrom sketchbook to screen
Watch Noah’s world come to life.
A playful behind-the-scenes moment where sketches, story and imagination meet.
Loved at storytime
Read it once.
Then read it again.
“My 3-year-old daughter loves this book! The humor and creative pictures grabbed her attention and kept her engaged in learning such an important story. We ended up reading it four times in a row at bedtime. It’s truly unique, fun and I can’t wait to read it many more times.”
Ashley Bartel
01 / 08
The Floating Zoo companion collection
Downloadable games and coloring sheets are on the way.
The adventure does not have to stop when the back cover closes. Beautifully designed companion activities, interactive games and coloring pages are being created for your little dreamers.
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