{"product_id":"all-creation-waits-childrens-edition-the-advent-mystery-of-new-beginnings-for-children-hardcover","title":"All Creation Waits -- Children's Edition: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings for Children - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGayle Boss\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSharon Spitz\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e2025 WINNER Christian Book Awards\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e2025 FINALIST Next Generation Indie Book Awards \u003c\/i\u003e(Best Children's Book Illustrations)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e2023 \u0026amp; 2024 ECPA Christmas Bestseller\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the Wonders of Advent Through the Eyes of Nature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom bestselling author Gayle Boss comes a breathtaking picture book that invites children to journey through Advent alongside 24 extraordinary woodland animals. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Sharon Spitz, \u003ci\u003eAll Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings\u003c\/i\u003e captivates young readers with lyrical storytelling and radiant watercolors that bring the magic of winter's creatures to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach day of Advent reveals a new animal's astonishing adaptation to the dark and cold--Wood Frog becomes a frog-shaped cube of ice, Painted Turtle sleeps underwater without breathing, and Black Bear hibernates in perfect stillness. With each tale, children hear the gentle refrain: \u003ci\u003eThe dark is not an end. It's a door. It's the way a new beginning comes.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis stunning book encourages families to slow down and savor the beauty of reflective waiting during the often chaotic holiday season. Readers will be enchanted by: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFascinating animal facts\u003c\/b\u003e that reveal the intricate ways creatures survive winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePoetic prose\u003c\/b\u003e that celebrates the wonder of creation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"Animal wonderment\" reflection questions\u003c\/b\u003e that invite thoughtful exploration and conversation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdvent calendar-style spreads\u003c\/b\u003e, perfect for discovering one animal each day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll Creation Waits\u003c\/i\u003e culminates in the birth of the Christ Child, the ultimate sign of hope and renewal, making it an inspiring and meaningful Advent companion for children and families alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for bedtime reading, classroom discussions, or family traditions, this exquisite book will become a cherished part of your holiday season for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGive the gift of wonder, reflection, and nature's wisdom this Advent--share All Creation Waits with your loved ones today!\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn more about \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll Creation Waits--Children's Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e and find free resources at \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eAllCreationWaits.com\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWatch the Book Trailer HERE!\u003cbr\u003eVisit Illustrator \u003cb\u003eSharon Spitz\u003c\/b\u003e's online gallery\u003cb\u003eHERE\u003c\/b\u003e!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGayle Boss\u003c\/b\u003e writes from West Michigan, where she was born and raised. Her lifelong love of animals and her immersion in spiritual texts and practices have melded in poems and essays that explore how relationships with animals specifically, and an attentive presence in the natural world generally, restore us to our deepest selves. Also the author of \u003ci\u003eWild Hope: Stories for Lent from the Vanishing\u003c\/i\u003e, Gayle lives with her husband and Welsh corgi rescue. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eWriting about animals and the human-animal bond is the writing that enthralls me. I've found it true, what the thirteenth-century mystic Meister Eckhart said: 'God is equally near in all creatures.' Many human creatures and two corgis have loved me and encouraged my work. Beyond them, the creatures and landscapes of Michigan's west coast, often wounded, open to me wonder after wonder\u003c\/i\u003e.\" -- Gayle Boss \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSharon Spitz\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning illustrator and graphic designer currently based between Berlin and Haifa. Graduate with honors from the Department of Visual Communication in The NB Haifa School of Design (B.Des.). In her works, she expresses her love of animals and her interest in environmental issues, drawing inspiration from music, surreal art, and nature. Sharon enjoys experimenting with various techniques and styles. View Sharon's online portfolio.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.45 x 9.8 x 8.76 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 03, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53449827549491,"sku":"9781640608283","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/0746\/3731\/files\/cTl4rmuGVa9781640608283.webp?v=1782960263","url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/all-creation-waits-childrens-edition-the-advent-mystery-of-new-beginnings-for-children-hardcover","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}