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From the author of the bestselling children's book When God Made You comes a rhythmic, whimsical journey through creation--for little readers who love science and wonder and the beginnings of all things.

For spiritual parents who are looking for a different kind of creation book, Matthew Paul Turner's When God Made the World focuses on the complex way that God created our vast and scientifically operating universe, including the biodiversity of life on our planet and the intricacies of a vast solar system. Scottish illustrator Gillian Gamble brings the natural world to vibrant life with rich colors and poignant detail certain to stretch young minds and engage imaginations.

Planet Earth, God made a blue and green sphere,
And designed it to orbit the sun once a year.

God made daytime and nighttime, climates and seasons,
And all kinds of weather that vary by region.

God made continents and oceans, islands and seas,
A north and south pole that God put in deep freeze.

God carved rivers and brooks, mountains and caves,
Made beaches with sand and huge crashing waves.

God made tropics and plateaus, glaciers and meadows,
marshes and tundras and erupting volcanos.

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	When i Pray for You	You Will Always Belong	When God Made You	All the Colors of Christmas	What Is God Like?	I Am God’s Dream

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	A beautiful picture book that celebrates the dreams, hopes, and longings parents pray over their children. A book you will read to your child again and again. USA TODAY, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal bestseller.	A heartfelt illustrated story about belonging and acceptance. Encourage children to live confidently and freely the way God purposefully designed them. This picture book also reminds us that the people who truly love us love ALL parts of us.	A bestselling picture book that inspires young readers to discover their place in the world, learn about their own special gifts, and how they fit into God’s divine plan as they grow, explore, and begin to create for themselves.	Celebrate the Christmas season with a picture book that captures the wonder of Christmas and the joy of Jesus’ birth in a lyrical exploration of what makes the season so colorful, magical, and personal.	Help children answer the popular question: “What is God like?”. This book shows children that God is like a shepherd, a star, a gardener, the wind, and more. God is a comforter and support. #1 New York Times bestseller.	A heartfelt illustrated story about belonging and acceptance. Encourage children to live confidently and freely the way God purposefully designed them. This picture book also reminds us that the people who truly love us love ALL parts of us.

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Matthew Paul Turner is a photographer, speaker, and author of numerous books, including the bestselling When God Made You and When I Pray for You.

Gillian Gamble is the writer and illustrator of Darcy Daydream, amongst others, living in County Durham with her two young daughters.

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In the very beginning

before anything was,

before God started doing what it is God does,

when all that existed

was wide-open space,

God imagined a universe and began to create.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Convergent Children's; Illustrated edition (January 28, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0525650660
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0525650669
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 years, from customers
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.9 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.8 x 0.4 x 8.8 inches

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Matthew Paul Turner is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller What Is God Like? as well as When God Made You and When I Pray for You. When the father of three isn’t writing books, he’s photographing interesting people and places, practicing wood carving, and watching his children play soccer. Visit his website at matthewpaulturner.com.

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Customers praise this beautifully illustrated children's book for its lyrical rhyming prose and underlying biblical message, with one review noting how it takes children through the wonder of the creation story. The book is particularly engaging for young readers, keeping 3-year-olds enthralled throughout, and features a diverse cast of characters. Customers appreciate the book's attention to diversity, with one review highlighting its representation of children of all types.

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Customers appreciate the beautiful illustrations in this children's book, with one customer noting how it explains God's creation through vivid pictures.

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"...detail, wonderful choice of words, diversity, lyrical rhyming, gorgeous illustrations, and delightful descriptions...priceless!..." Read more

74 customers mention "Writing quality"72 positive2 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting its beautiful prose and lyrical rhyming style that brings the story to life.

"...We love the rhyme that this book offers and of course the message! Such a good one to have on hand for a cozy read aloud!" Read more

"...This has my highest recommendation for multiple reasons. Excellent presentation, educational aspects, and it also rhymes...." Read more

"This book is phenomenal. The words are so meaningful, beautifully written, and thought-provoking. The visuals are breathtaking...." Read more

"...I was delighted by all of it! Great detail, wonderful choice of words, diversity, lyrical rhyming, gorgeous illustrations, and delightful..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's underlying biblical message and honest theology, finding it meaningful and encouraging.

"...Excellent presentation, educational aspects, and it also rhymes. Most highly recommended." Read more

"...This work was such a gift to my heart, a joy to read, with such substance...I did not want it to end...." Read more

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"...God's love and light to life in each page, making Him palpable and real...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the storytelling in the book, finding it engaging and cherishing the stories it contains, with one customer noting how it takes children through the wonder of the creation story, while another mentions how it oozes with God's love.

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"...The words are so meaningful, beautifully written, and thought-provoking. The visuals are breathtaking...." Read more

"...This work was such a gift to my heart, a joy to read, with such substance...I did not want it to end...." Read more

"...story that is old as time, in a way that makes it sound and feel exciting and new...." Read more

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Customers find this book suitable for children, with several noting that their 3-year-olds were enthralled throughout the story. One customer mentions that the text is appropriate for both children and adults, while another appreciates how the message is presented in kid-friendly language.

"...I appreciated the fact that there are 'big words' for the children to question...." Read more

"...I was delighted by all of it! Great detail, wonderful choice of words, diversity, lyrical rhyming, gorgeous illustrations, and delightful..." Read more

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"...I read this to my 4 year old and was near tears. I love how diverse the children are and how the writer shows details of God’s creations...." Read more

"...and the message is so spot on. All of the characters drawn are unique (differently abled, different skin color, different sizes) that your kids are..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's attention to diversity, noting its beautiful representation throughout, with one customer specifically mentioning the variety of skin colors included.

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"...The writing is gorgeous, the illustration is so moving (and inclusive!), and the message is so spot on...." Read more

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"...The artwork is astounding. The diversity throughout is so beautiful and important. It’s one that your children will want to read over and over again...." Read more

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"...The pictures are so creative and colorful too! BUT some of the wording could have been done better . . . "..." Read more

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"What a wonderful way to tell the story of creation. The colors, the rhymes, the words that enchant will all delight the children & the child..." Read more

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Adventure, encouragement, and truth written in a fun rhythmic rhyme!
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I love this book just as much as I did when I first discovered it years ago. This is a staple that should belong in the homes of every Christian family with young children.

The illustrations are beautiful, inviting and playful, inviting the reader/listener to come on an adventure. We love the rhyme that this book offers and of course the message!

Such a good one to have on hand for a cozy read aloud!

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Adventure, encouragement, and truth written in a fun rhythmic rhyme!

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I love this book just as much as I did when I first discovered it years ago. This is a staple that should belong in the homes of every Christian family with young children.

The illustrations are beautiful, inviting and playful, inviting the reader/listener to come on an adventure. We love the rhyme that this book offers and of course the message!

Such a good one to have on hand for a cozy read aloud!

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The author recommends this book for ages 3 to 7 and grades P to 2. The illustrations are superbly done by Gillian Gamble and accompany the text. They are bright and the little ones, I believe, will be enchanted with them. (One other item about the illustrations is that they depict children of different races which is indeed outstanding, as well).

The book is in the Land Scape mode so is read horizontally instead of vertically on the Kindle. ( I read it on my PC and it was even larger than the Kindle would have been),

In addition to the illustrations the text itself rhymes which I feel is always a bonus for the little ones. I appreciated the fact that there are 'big words' for the children to question. Words such as 'asteroids, continents, apathy, plateaus, geysers, and krills' come to mind. Just a multitude of teaching moments which is a so educational for the young audience.

The following may be considered a spoiler but is intended for the parents reading this...The book itself tells of the order of creation. And, along the way, there are birds and animals (with the sounds they make; the day and night creation; the length of orbit of our planet; climate and plants...and much more.

Each and every child of this universe is unique and special. God did indeed have a plan when the Earth was created.

This has my highest recommendation for multiple reasons. Excellent presentation, educational aspects, and it also rhymes.

Most highly recommended.

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This book is phenomenal. The words are so meaningful, beautifully written, and thought-provoking. The visuals are breathtaking. I read this to my 4 year old and was near tears. I love how diverse the children are and how the writer shows details of God’s creations. I’d love to read this over and over and over again and plan to. Amazing. 10/10.

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Karen S. Franklin
Filled with the important lessons of sharing the Earth God created for us
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2020
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“When God Made the World” is the first book I have read by Matthew Paul Turner. I was delighted by all of it! Great detail, wonderful choice of words, diversity, lyrical rhyming, gorgeous illustrations, and delightful descriptions...priceless! Gillian Gamble is a gifted illustrator and I could not wait to turn the page to see what it would reveal! This book is filled with so many life lessons, some subtle, some overt. “Cause when God made the world, every creature on Earth became a part of life’s cycle, having value and worth”. This work was such a gift to my heart, a joy to read, with such substance...I did not want it to end. I cannot wait to read it to my 4 year old granddaughter. Can’t wait to read Matthew’s other books also and order more of “When God Made the World” to share with others.

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Beautiful and engaging
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2020
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We love this book. I bought it even though my kids like to tell me they are much too old for picture books. I opened it while on the couch, and I asked if I could read it to them, they started telling me they were too old and not interested...but I just started reading it anyway...seconds later, 2 of the 3 were sitting close and looking at the beautiful illustrations..moments passed and one was on my lap and the other squeezed as close as he could get. These "too old" and "too cool" boys were sucked in. They were under a spell of sorts, and my mama heart was so warm. The illustrations drew them in first, but as they listened to the poetry and imagery in Mathew's words they became snuggly little loves and listened intently. This book is lovely. You are never too old for it, nor too young.

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Inclusive, beautiful and moving book - buy for any age!
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Wow wow wow. I'm absolutely obsessed with this book. The writing is gorgeous, the illustration is so moving (and inclusive!), and the message is so spot on. All of the characters drawn are unique (differently abled, different skin color, different sizes) that your kids are almost certain to find themselves reflected in the pages. This is a book for adults and children alike. I have read this on my own multiple times without kids present and purchased for big kids and newborns alike. A book that will stand the test of time, 100%. Inclusive, beautiful and moving book - buy for any age!

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Our new favorite book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2020
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Matthew has written a stunning book about the evolution of the creation story. His lyrical rhyming prose gives life to this story that is old as time, in a way that makes it sound and feel exciting and new.

Matthew engages the reader not only by telling the story itself; but also by reinforcing God's love for us as individuals. Our uniqueness and diversity is evident throughout When God Made The World due to the brilliant illustrations by Gillian Gamble; which serve to further solidify the intention behind the creation story. God's loving plan for us.

"Cuz all of creation whispers God's story;
The mountains, the ocean, the blue morning glory. The raindrops, the sunshine, the grapes on the grapevine; with nature God gives us a glimpse of divine."

My HUGE family all love Matthew's previous childrens books; When God Made The World is no exception! This book is a must have for now and for generations to come.

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Our new favorite book!

Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2020
Matthew has written a stunning book about the evolution of the creation story. His lyrical rhyming prose gives life to this story that is old as time, in a way that makes it sound and feel exciting and new.

Matthew engages the reader not only by telling the story itself; but also by reinforcing God's love for us as individuals. Our uniqueness and diversity is evident throughout When God Made The World due to the brilliant illustrations by Gillian Gamble; which serve to further solidify the intention behind the creation story. God's loving plan for us.

"Cuz all of creation whispers God's story;
The mountains, the ocean, the blue morning glory. The raindrops, the sunshine, the grapes on the grapevine; with nature God gives us a glimpse of divine."

My HUGE family all love Matthew's previous childrens books; When God Made The World is no exception! This book is a must have for now and for generations to come.

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Beautiful book with wonderful message & pictures!
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Once again, Matthew Paul Turner does not disappoint!! This is another beautiful children's book with the incredible story of creation, using words and pictures sure to delight children and adults alike! "When I Pray for You" by MPT is our all-time favorite children's book, so I knew we had to have this one, as well. MPT brings God's love and light to life in each page, making Him palpable and real. His words are gorgeous, and Gillian Gamble's illustrations are breathtaking. Everyone should buy a copy of all of his books. They're my go-to baby shower gifts. What a blessing they are! Please keep writing, MPT!

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This book was beautifully illustrated. The story was easy to understand and engaging. Just love it. I will be purchasing more of these books for my granddaughter.

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A gorgeous book
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This book was especially chosen for my daughter's nephew. I was looking for a black character with a beautiful story line and gorgeous illustrations. This fit the bill, perfectly. The recipient absolutely loves it and requests it to be read every night.

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I can’t get enough of this beautifully illustrated book
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Beautifully illustrated and well written! This book is captivating in every way. When reading this to my daughter I can’t help but smile. Very poetic and creative and sums up creation in the way we teach it in our home!

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Well written & illustrated.
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Great book for reading at bedtime of anytime. It is a book that you can read to your child but once they are able to read will enjoy reading. I love the illustrations on each page allowing you to expand on the written words. Love the way each page is a written as a Poem which is easy to read and easier for child to follow.

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Exactly what we needed
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This was a great book to have in our Bible classes on creation.

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