Abigail and the Waterfall: Loving God’s Good Earth by Sandra L. Richter is an invitation that will make children and parents everywhere want to get outdoors and enjoy God’s wonderful world. The illustrations by Michael Corsini bring out the beauty of the earth around this family enjoying a hike in the Appalachian Mountains to their favorite waterfalls. The story is told through the eyes of the young girl in the family who is so in love with this special outing.

Sprinkled on the pages are well-chosen Bible verses tying God with his creation. Many animals and plants are identified along the way. Every time I re-read the story I noticed more specimens I had missed in the previous readings. The importance of the role of people to care for the earth is seamlessly woven into the narrative. Reading this book makes one feel the joy of the child on every page as all of the five senses come to play.

I’m ready to pack a picnic lunch and find an outdoor retreat near my home. Anyone want to join me? You will want to after you read Abigail and the Waterfall.

Abigail and the Waterfall is a new release by InterVarsity Press Kids. It also includes a page in the back for parents, caregivers, and children with tips for enjoying and taking care of nature.

Post written by Janice D. Green

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