Abigail and the Waterfall: Loving God’s Good Earth by Sandra L. Richter is a rich invitation to entice children and parents everywhere to get outdoors and enjoy God’s wonderful world. The illustrations by Michael Corsini bring out the beauty of the earth with a family enjoying a hike to their favorite waterfalls in the Appalachian Mountains. The story is told through the eyes of the young girl who is so in love with this special outing.
Sprinkled on the pages are well-chosen Bible verses tying God with his creation with many plants and animals 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 responsibility 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 inspired 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.
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