From bestselling author Gayle Boss comes a nature-based,
faith-building journey through Advent -- for early readers who love
nature, wonder, and the hope of Christmas through Jesus' birth.
For spiritual parents, grandparents, teachers, and educators who are
looking for a wonderful Advent story book, Gayle Boss offers All
Creation Waits that celebrates the magnificent and complex way God
created animals and their habitat to endure the dark and cold days of
winter to emerge full of life and hope when Spring arrives. This book
highlights the intricacies of nature and earth. Colorful and
eye-catching illustrations paired with 25 individual stories bring the
natural world to life with poignant details on every page and each story
is certain to engage young minds and imaginations.
Twenty-four animals and insects are featured in this marvelous book that
takes children through the days leading up to Jesus' arrival. They
include: a turtle, muskrat, bear, chickadee, deer. bee, chipmunk,
rabbit, loon, frog, raccoon, bat, opossum, turkey, snake, woodchuck,
skunk, porcupine, firefly, vole, squirrel, fox, cardinal and trout. All
Creation Waits explores the idea that all nature waits for the Savior
of the World who brings new life to all living beings. As children
wonder about Christmas anticipating Jesus arrival, All Creation Waits
reveals the beauty found in every animal habitat. The reason for the
season is to bring reflect on the countless ways God has created
creation to embrace the Messiah. All Creation Waits is the perfect
book for discussing Advent, God's care for his creation, and learning
how every being hopes for Spring, anticipating new life.
From warm beds, to gathering with friends, children see how nature
points to a marvelous and mighty Savior. This hopeful book filled with
biblical truth celebrates Advent and is ideal for children ages 3-8. The
easy-to-read text coupled with reflective questions makes this book a
perfect addition to Christmas preparations at home and at church.
Whether you buy this for your family or use it with your church family,
All Creation Waits is sure to delight the little ones in your life as an
excellent gift for Christmas and holiday gatherings.
