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Good News! It's Creation!: (A Cute Rhyming Board Book About Adam & Eve and the Garden of Eden for Toddlers and Kids Ages 0-4)
You’re never too young to learn about your Creator and the beauty of creation. Wonder and delight fill every page as best-selling author Glenys Nellist shares God's amazing work of creation with little ones. With fun, biblically sound teaching, kids will learn through Lizzie Walkley's warm and vibrant style that everything God made, from the sun and moon to Adam and Eve, rejoices in God's design.
- GenresChristian
18 pages, Board Book
Published September 6, 2022
About the author
Glenys Nellist
57 books347 followersI'm the author of forty+ books for children, including the best-selling Twas the Evening of Christmas, I Wonder: Exploring God's Grand Story, The Wonder That is You, and six popular series: Love Letters from God, Snuggle Time, Little Mole, Twas, Good News and Bedtime Blessings.
Here's my little story...
Although I live in Michigan, USA, I was born and raised in a little village in northern England.
I grew up in a big old house, with two wonderful parents and seven siblings. My dad was the one who introduced me to the gospel. My mum was the one who encouraged me to work with children.
And at primary school, my teacher was the one who urged me to write. One day a week, I was one of the lucky few withdrawn from the classroom to sit in big, comfy armchairs in the teachers' lounge. There, in front of a roaring log fire, with pencil and paper at the ready, I would write.
Four long decades later, I would find myself living across the pond, married to a wonderful man, mum to four adult children and three daughters-in-law, and grandma to three bouncing boys and one gorgeous girl. And as if all that wasn’t blessing enough, I somehow became an author, despite giving up on my first book halfway through.
And if you would have told me then, that this book would one day become a series, that I would begin a second series, and a third… I never would have believed you. The only possible explanation is that our great God is able to do immeasurably more than all I could ever ask or possibly imagine.
And to God alone, be the glory.
Here's my little story...
Although I live in Michigan, USA, I was born and raised in a little village in northern England.
I grew up in a big old house, with two wonderful parents and seven siblings. My dad was the one who introduced me to the gospel. My mum was the one who encouraged me to work with children.
And at primary school, my teacher was the one who urged me to write. One day a week, I was one of the lucky few withdrawn from the classroom to sit in big, comfy armchairs in the teachers' lounge. There, in front of a roaring log fire, with pencil and paper at the ready, I would write.
Four long decades later, I would find myself living across the pond, married to a wonderful man, mum to four adult children and three daughters-in-law, and grandma to three bouncing boys and one gorgeous girl. And as if all that wasn’t blessing enough, I somehow became an author, despite giving up on my first book halfway through.
And if you would have told me then, that this book would one day become a series, that I would begin a second series, and a third… I never would have believed you. The only possible explanation is that our great God is able to do immeasurably more than all I could ever ask or possibly imagine.
And to God alone, be the glory.
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October 19, 2022
Author Glenys Nellist has another winner! This enchanting new book shares the story of God's Creation and it's the perfect way to teach small children about this miraculous event. The rhyming text is both fun and educational, and children will absolutely love the beautiful illustrations of the moons, stars, plants, animals, and of course, Adam and Eve. The final pages show all of His creations and the words that He uttered at the end of the sixth day. "Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was good!" Genesis 1:31
Good News! It's Creation! is a sturdy board book that targets toddlers, but I can see it being used by Sunday school teachers when they teach their students the Creation story. Parents and grandparents, grab a copy so that your little ones can learn of God's love for all that He made!
I received a complimentary copy from the author and publisher. There was no obligation for a positive review. These are my own thoughts.
Good News! It's Creation! is a sturdy board book that targets toddlers, but I can see it being used by Sunday school teachers when they teach their students the Creation story. Parents and grandparents, grab a copy so that your little ones can learn of God's love for all that He made!
I received a complimentary copy from the author and publisher. There was no obligation for a positive review. These are my own thoughts.
January 5, 2023
I love how this book was based on scripture in a way that was captivating for toddlers. For those who hold a 2CV conviction, this book is also safe for you. The artwork was stunning, as well.
September 3, 2022
Beautifully written and illustrated, this book is a perfect addition to our worship space for children at our church. And I can’t wait to get a copy for all the little ones I love.
October 24, 2022
Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good! Genesis 1:31
It is good to see the goodness of God. This book encourages parents and children to see the goodness of God in creation. It is good news. God cares for us and this world. The illustrations are vivid colors and it is a good reminder to see. Highly recommend.
A special thank you to Our Daily Bread Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.
It is good to see the goodness of God. This book encourages parents and children to see the goodness of God in creation. It is good news. God cares for us and this world. The illustrations are vivid colors and it is a good reminder to see. Highly recommend.
A special thank you to Our Daily Bread Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.
September 5, 2022
My 15-month-old son loves the fun and bright colorful pictures (especially the animals and smiling sun), and I love the message! Glenys Nellist tells the good news of God’s creation in beautiful rhyming verse. We are a fan of all of the Good News! books, but this one is definitely a favorite. This books is great for babies and will grow with them! I love that she includes a scripture verse at the end of each book.
September 5, 2022
This durable board book captures the wonder and joy of God’s design as it distills the creation story into rhyming, bite-sized nuggets for kiddos. Brightly colored illustrations pop from the page, helping to make Good News! It’s Creation! a delight for young eyes and developing minds. Parents, caregivers, and Sunday School leaders will love this story—it’s a perfect baby shower gift, too.
I received this book from the publisher for an honest review.
I received this book from the publisher for an honest review.
September 6, 2022
I love everything about this sweet book. The verses and the illustrations both share the Good News! Each page starts with "GOOD NEWS!" that little ones can repeat on each page to engage them and emphasize that creation is good! Another fantastic book for the home library, church library, and nursery.
September 5, 2022
Another lovely rhyming board book by Glenys Nellist. 📕❤️
October 20, 2022
Good News! It’s Creation! is a children’s book written by Glenys Nellist and illustrated by Lizzie Walkley.
This sweet little book, designed for ages 1-4, introduces children to the earth that God created. The rhyming patterns, beautiful illustrations, and gorgeous color combinations will draw little ones in, and teach them all about God’s creation.
My Thoughts: This book is so cute! I love the illustrations-they really are beautiful. This book would make an absolutely wonderful Christmas present for littles, or be great for a new baby gift.
My son (who is nine) even enjoyed the book-especially the cute little ants!
I would like to thank Our Daily Bread Publishing for providing me with a free digital copy of this book in exchange for my review. Thank you!
This sweet little book, designed for ages 1-4, introduces children to the earth that God created. The rhyming patterns, beautiful illustrations, and gorgeous color combinations will draw little ones in, and teach them all about God’s creation.
My Thoughts: This book is so cute! I love the illustrations-they really are beautiful. This book would make an absolutely wonderful Christmas present for littles, or be great for a new baby gift.
My son (who is nine) even enjoyed the book-especially the cute little ants!
I would like to thank Our Daily Bread Publishing for providing me with a free digital copy of this book in exchange for my review. Thank you!
October 17, 2022
Good news! This book was absolutely lovely. Not only does it attest to the Creation story, but also shows how creation glorifies God. The illustrations were adorable. They were bright enough to keep my infant son engaged, but have so many animals, etc to keep his interest as he gets older too. The repetition of “Good News!” and rhymes on each page kept his interest and made it fun to read. And I love the idea of him learning these easy worshipful sayings that we can easily use in our everyday lives even as he’s so young. I already have another Good News book on the way because I enjoyed this one so much.
October 21, 2022
While the idea of the book was good and the illustrations are attractive, I was left with the feeling that something was missing. The story presented by the author did not start from the first day of creation. This left me with the feeling that I came in during the middle of the conversation. Therefore, I was disappointed.
As I would have preferred the author to present the entire story of creation, this is not a book I would recommend for personal use with children or even as I gift.
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by the publisher and Net Galley but the thoughts expressed are my own.
As I would have preferred the author to present the entire story of creation, this is not a book I would recommend for personal use with children or even as I gift.
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by the publisher and Net Galley but the thoughts expressed are my own.
January 17, 2023
A super sweet book for children! Our children absolutely enjoyed reading this book. I would like to give them a hardback copy to hold and read on their own. For those looking for good books to fill the nursery shelves, this would make a great addition to it. The book is full of colorful illustrations, good messages, and set to a child’s understanding levels. It would also make a good gift for baby showers, children or grandchildrens birthdays, or even get a couple copies just to pass on to children in your life.
I received a copy of this book as a gift. I received no financial compensation for reviews.
I received a copy of this book as a gift. I received no financial compensation for reviews.
April 17, 2023
Good News! It’s Creation! by Glenys Nellist is beautifully illustrated (by Lizzie Walkley) and written book about God’s Creation and it being good. Geared towards ages 1-4, Good News! It’s Creation! goes over things that God created that young ones would understand, such as the sun, and saying that it is good.
I really love how the words and illustrations in Good News! It’s Creation! flowed seamlessly together to teach young ones God's Creation. The pictures compliment the story perfectly. I believe Good News! It's Creation! is a great way to introduce young ones to the Story of Creation. Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read this book.
I really love how the words and illustrations in Good News! It’s Creation! flowed seamlessly together to teach young ones God's Creation. The pictures compliment the story perfectly. I believe Good News! It's Creation! is a great way to introduce young ones to the Story of Creation. Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read this book.
September 5, 2022
This review is for “Good News! It’s Creation” By Glenys Nellist
A lovely book for young kids. Creation is always a perfect story for kids introducing them to so many parts of our beautiful world, and paired with Nellist’s lyrical lines we learn that God made it all. The illustrations are captivating with beautiful colors and scenes of space, mountains, under the sea and jungle life.
I love the reminder that all these things in creation are good news, of a world made with purpose and love.
I would recommend it for your young kids and home library!
A lovely book for young kids. Creation is always a perfect story for kids introducing them to so many parts of our beautiful world, and paired with Nellist’s lyrical lines we learn that God made it all. The illustrations are captivating with beautiful colors and scenes of space, mountains, under the sea and jungle life.
I love the reminder that all these things in creation are good news, of a world made with purpose and love.
I would recommend it for your young kids and home library!
October 23, 2022
Good News! It's Creation! by Glenys Nellist - Our Daily Bread for Kids Presents Board book
This book has amazing illustrations of God’s creation. I love the beautiful rhyming verses describing the Good News as seen in creation. This series is such a breath of fresh air compared to some of the children’s books I’ve seen recently. Gleny's Good News series should be a part of every child’s library.
I would like to thank NetGalley and Our Daily Bread Publishing for a free eARC of this book.
This book has amazing illustrations of God’s creation. I love the beautiful rhyming verses describing the Good News as seen in creation. This series is such a breath of fresh air compared to some of the children’s books I’ve seen recently. Gleny's Good News series should be a part of every child’s library.
I would like to thank NetGalley and Our Daily Bread Publishing for a free eARC of this book.
September 5, 2022
This book, like all of Glenys', has such a wonderful message of the creation story with beautiful rhythm and rhyme, gorgeous illustrations, and it will be the perfect story to share with little ones on your lap! My own children loved identifying what had been created in the depictions on each page and then listening to the beautiful verse for the page. Such a great read for the young children in your life!
September 5, 2022
Good News!... another wonderful book to share with the young children in your life! Good News! It's Creation! is a delightful way to experience the creation story of Genesis 1:31 with children. The bright, beautiful, detailed illustrations bring to life the uplifting words that tell of the goodness of God's glorious creation. Glenys Nellist and Lizzie Walkley help children celebrate the amazing world that God has made. "Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good!"
October 11, 2022
Good News! It's Creation is a delightful rhyming board book showing how God created all things—from the sun and moon through to Adam and Eve. The gorgeous illustrations are colorful and utterly adorable, sure to keep young readers enthralled as they see how much "good news" there is in each amazing aspect of creation.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.
October 15, 2022
I loved the images in this book, they were stunning!
I like the rhyming nature of the book and thought it was a great way to tell the story of creation. My daughter is 5 and has been learning about this at school so it was a hit with her, she goes to our local Catholic Primary school and is really enjoying learning the RE side.
It is 5 stars from me for this one, perfect for children right from a very young age.
I thought it was a fab little book! Very highly recommended!
I like the rhyming nature of the book and thought it was a great way to tell the story of creation. My daughter is 5 and has been learning about this at school so it was a hit with her, she goes to our local Catholic Primary school and is really enjoying learning the RE side.
It is 5 stars from me for this one, perfect for children right from a very young age.
I thought it was a fab little book! Very highly recommended!
November 11, 2022
When something is good, you just gotta celebrate! And this book helps kids do just that.
It's so fun how the creation itself is celebrating how God made it. Lovely rhythm and rhyme as always from this author.
I could see parents or teachers extending this book by repeating the refrain when encountering nature or when talking about how wonderfully each child is made.
Good news! It's creation!
It's so fun how the creation itself is celebrating how God made it. Lovely rhythm and rhyme as always from this author.
I could see parents or teachers extending this book by repeating the refrain when encountering nature or when talking about how wonderfully each child is made.
Good news! It's creation!
September 6, 2022
A wonderful, bright, full-color board book that just invites little hands to touch while snuggled up reading with their favorite grown ups. All of creation is happy to be created by God and to serve the purpose He intended for them. A simple and simply beautiful book, perfect for gifting to your favorite little people.
October 6, 2022
Once again, the sweet, truthful words are carefully crafted by Glenys for young children. This board book is such a wonderful way to introduce God's amazing design for all of creation. My grandchildren really enjoy this book and its lovely illustrations. I look forward to reading this for years to come as new additions continue to arrive in our family.
October 24, 2022
Good News! It's Creation is a beautiful picture book that tells of God creating the Earth and all of its creation in 6 days. The illustrations are eye-catching and the words are easy for young children to understand. This book accurately depicts the Genesis account of creation.
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book for my honest opinion.
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book for my honest opinion.
October 27, 2022
After reading Good News! God Loves You! I had to check out It's Creation. This is a lovely introduction to creation. While some of the images don't quite line up with the timeline (space being made, and then space filled on another day), it does give a good flow of God as Creator of all things - and that all He made is very good!
November 2, 2022
This Book Will Become a Favorite!
The words will fill their hearts and the illustrations will capture their eyes.
Bedtime at our house was usually when my kids pulled out their favorite books. This would have been one of them. Partly because it is short but meaningful and also visually it would allow them to explore the pages.
Perfect for gift giving!
The words will fill their hearts and the illustrations will capture their eyes.
Bedtime at our house was usually when my kids pulled out their favorite books. This would have been one of them. Partly because it is short but meaningful and also visually it would allow them to explore the pages.
Perfect for gift giving!
January 31, 2023
“GOOD NEWS!” Shouts each part of creation in this joyful board book celebrating God’s incredible design. The story focuses on creation itself, not later events. It ends with Adam & Eve in the garden and God looking over all he has made and pronouncing it good. Little ones will love to help tell the story by celebrating “Good news!”
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March 28, 2023This book tells the Genesis creation story of the Christian bible in simple text with musical tone and colorful, detailed, beautiful illustrations. Glenys Nellist is one of my favorite children's book authors. God's love is clear in all of her books, including this one.
Thank you NetGalley and Our Daily Bread Publishing for lending me a free digital ARC of this book to read and review!
Thank you NetGalley and Our Daily Bread Publishing for lending me a free digital ARC of this book to read and review!
September 1, 2022
As the author, I just can't give my own book less than five stars, but I'm awarding them to Lizzie Walkley, the fabulous illustrator, for her vibrant colors and playful depictions. Just beautifully done!
September 8, 2022
Sweet illustrations, catchy text. Thankfully avoiding masculine pronouns for God in the main text. “He” only Used on the final page where scripture strictly quoted. I loved the way Adam and Eve are celebrated in their nakedness and that they were not pale skinned and blonde haired.
October 18, 2022
Another delightfully cute little book you would enjoy reading to your kids anytime. It would bring a smile to your child’s face upon seeing the characters. They are quirky and fun, educative and enjoyable. It teaches about creation and how it all came about.
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