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The Things God Made

Explore Godโ€™s Creation through the Bible, Science, and Art
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The Things God Made by Andy McGuire is a delightful children's book that celebrates the wonders of creation. The story takes young readers on a journey through the natural world, highlighting the beauty and diversity of the things made by God. Through vibrant illustrations and engaging rhymes, children are inspired to appreciate the intricacies of the world around them.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you have a keen interest in exploring how the world around us came to be in a playful and imaginative way. It's perfect for young readers who appreciate vibrant illustrations and storytelling that combines elements of wonder with educational themes about nature and creation.

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See the majesty and science of the natural world come together in this lyrical and informative picture book about Godโ€™s creation based on the book of Genesis.

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Combining Biblical truths and scientific facts, The Things God Made is an inspirational and informative picture book retelling of the creation story from the book of Genesis.

Take your child on a journey from nothingness to abundance and life, and discover the greatness of Godโ€™s creation through stunning art and incredible factual information about our amazing universe. The Things God Made captures Godโ€™s great joy as a creator and inspires curious kids to learn more about the wonderful world we live in and appreciate all the things God made.

The Things God Made:

  • Tells the creation story both from a Scriptural and scientific perspective
  • Is perfect for ages 4-8 as well as anyone interested in how our world works
  • Incorporates easy-to-understand educational call-outs with engaging, easy-to-read storytelling
  • Allows for further discussion about both creation and the wonder of the natural world
  • Is a perfect educational resource for home, homeschoolers, and Christian school and Sunday school classrooms

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The Things God Made features:

  • Call out boxes giving additional information about each stage of creation
  • Interior feature depicting the full glory of Godโ€™s creation, with a list of animals for kids to search for and find
  • Supplemental information allowing parents and educators to dive deeper into the subject with their young readers

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Blending biblical narrative, science, and art, The Things God Made by Andy McGuire beautifully depicts the majesty of creation and God's love for his handiwork. The book highlights the interconnectedness of all creations, like birds and plants, through vivid illustrations and engaging storytelling. McGuire's unique portrayal of Adam and Eve and his insightful author notes add depth and authenticity. Highly recommended for its fresh, educational, and worshipful approach to the story of creation, it's a book that inspires wonder and joy in both young and adult readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780310771272

Publisher: Zondervan

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 March 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: ZonderKidz

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 237.0mm

Height: 312.0mm

Weight: 539g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Andy McGuire is the author and/or illustrator of twelve books ranging from picture books to middle grade fiction. He is the illustrator of the bestselling The Ology and his nature illustrations have been included in The World Book Student Encyclopedia. Andy is known for his realistic, but often humorous, depictions of wildlife, people, and other amazing things God made. Andy and his wife Becky have three children and an escape-artist beagle who all live in Burnsville, MN.

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