Abigail and the Waterfall

Follow Abigail as she and her family discover the beauty of nature and learn how to care for God's good earth together! Young Abigail loves Saturdays-especially when her family goes hiking to discover interesting animals, plants, and a big, beautiful waterfall! From parent and university professor Sandy Richter, Abigail and the Waterfall inspires families to learn about what the Bible says on caring for the environment, animals, and all of God's beautiful creation. Featuring enchanting illustrations from Michael Corsini, this children's book shares the message of creation care, inviting us to be good stewards of creation. Perfect for kids and the adults who read with them, this book also includes a note from the author to encourage further conversation about getting involved in creation care.

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Sandra L. Richter (PhD, Harvard University) is the Robert H. Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies at Westmont College, a member of the Committee on Biblical Translation for the NIV, and widely recognized for her work in Deuteronomy and the Deuteronomistic history. She is best known in the church for The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament, the video courses that have grown from that project, and Stewards of Eden: What Scripture Says About the Environment and Why It Matters. Her newest project, Abigail and the Waterfall: Loving God's Good Earth, is a children's book about stewarding the gifts of God's creation. Michael Corsini is an artist and illustrator with a BFA in illustration from Ringling School of Art and Design and an MTS from the John Paul II Institute in Washington, DC. His mission as an artist is to renew the church with works of beauty and music, and he has illustrated several children's books including The Night the Saints Saved Christmas. Michael lives with his wife and their five children in northeast Pennsylvania where they are growing a small family homestead.