{"product_id":"all-creation-waits","title":"All Creation Waits - Children's Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-block\n            product-block--@app\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-app\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-block-AWGYvWDRCR0ZPN1EwN__supadu_blocks_paraclete_press_subtitle_w96Gx8\" class=\"shopify-block shopify-app-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"sf-subtitle-AWGYvWDRCR0ZPN1EwN__supadu_blocks_paraclete_press_subtitle_w96Gx8\" class=\"sf-subtitle sf-json-block\" data-sku=\"9781640608283\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sf-subtitle\"\u003eThe Advent Mystery of New Beginnings for Children \u003cspan class=\"sp__contributor rte\"\u003eby Gayle Boss,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sp__contributor rte\"\u003eIllustrated by Sharon Spitz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e2025 WINNER Christian Book Awards\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e2025 FINALIST Next Generation Indie Book Awards\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e(Best Children's Book Illustrations)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e2023 \u0026amp; 2024 ECPA Christmas Bestseller\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the Wonders of Advent Through the Eyes of Nature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecaptivates young readers with lyrical storytelling and radiant watercolors that bring the magic of winter’s creatures to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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\n\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\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFascinating animal facts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat reveal the intricate ways creatures survive winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePoetic prose\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat celebrates the wonder of creation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"Animal wonderment\" reflection questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat 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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll Creation Waits\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eculminates 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\n\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\n\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paraclete Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668979208353,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0412\/7313\/1169\/files\/AllCreationWaits1.avif?v=1783528245","url":"https:\/\/rootandtwigstore.com\/products\/all-creation-waits","provider":"Root \u0026 Twig ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}