A 2023 & 2024 ECPA Christmas Bestseller!
Discover the Wonders of Advent Through the Eyes of Nature
From 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, All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings captivates young readers with lyrical storytelling and radiant watercolors that bring the magic of winter's creatures to life.
Each 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: The dark is not an end. It's a door. It's the way a new beginning comes.
This 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:
- Fascinating animal facts that reveal the intricate ways creatures survive winter.
- Poetic prose that celebrates the wonder of creation.
- "Animal wonderment" reflection questions that invite thoughtful exploration and conversation.
- Advent calendar-style spreads, perfect for discovering one animal each day.
All Creation Waits 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.
Perfect for bedtime reading, classroom discussions, or family traditions, this exquisite book will become a cherished part of your holiday season for years to come.
Give the gift of wonder, reflection, and nature's wisdom this Advent--share All Creation Waits with your loved ones today!
Learn more about All Creation Waits--Children's Edition and find free resources at AllCreationWaits.com
Boss, Gayle: -
Gayle Boss 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. She is the author of Wild Hope: Stories for Lent from the Vanishing, and All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings. Gayle lives with her husband.
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Writing 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." -- Gayle Boss
Spitz, Sharon: -
Sharon Spitz 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.
