Abigail and the Waterfall: Loving God's Good Earth
Ebook
Overview
2026 Independent Press Favorite—Childrens–Religion Fiction
Explore the wonders of creation with Abigail and learn to care for God’s good earth!
Abigail loves Saturdays—especially when her family goes hiking! Follow Abigail and her family as they hike through the lush landscapes of Appalachia, encounter fascinating animals, and marvel at a big, beautiful waterfall. On their adventure, Abigail learns about caring for creation—about loving and stewarding the world God created.
Written by parent and university professor Sandra Richter and brought to life with enchanting illustrations by Michael Corsini, Abigail and the Waterfall is an invitation for families to discuss what the Bible says about caring for the environment, animals, and the beautiful world around us.
Why families will love Abigail and the Waterfall:
- A captivating story about faith, nature, and stewardship
- Thought-provoking themes to help kids learn to love the environment
- A special note from the author to encourage meaningful conversations about creation care
Give your young readers a story filled with wonder and discovery. With Abigail and the Waterfall, families can experience the joy of exploring and protecting the world God has entrusted to us. Teach children to love all of God’s good earth and get your copy today!
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"In our sterile, climate-controlled lives, it’s easy to forget about the gift of God’s world and everything in it. Abigail’s joyful response to natural beauty calls for an answering response of delight—and a commitment to join her in taking care of our beautiful home."
"As an educator, I think the gentle, conversational storytelling by Sandra L. Richter makes her curious observations very relatable to children. ...This tale will inspire families to create their own outdoor traditions and foster a lifelong love of the earth."
- Title: Abigail and the Waterfall: Loving God's Good Earth
- Authors: Sandra L. Richter, Michael Corsini
- Publisher: IVP Kids
- Print Publication Date: 2025
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Pages: 32
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781514008935, 9781514008928, 1514008920, 1514008939
- Resource ID: LLS:9781514008935
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2026-01-21T02:18:26Z
Michael Corsini is an artist and illustrator with a BFA in illustration from Ringling School of Art and Design and an MTS from the John Paul II Institute in Washington, DC. His mission as an artist is to renew the church with works of beauty and music, and he has illustrated several children's books including The Night the Saints Saved Christmas. Michael lives with his wife and their five children in northeast Pennsylvania where they are growing a small family homestead.
Sandra L. Richter (PhD, Harvard University) is the Robert H. Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies at Westmont College, a member of the Committee on Biblical Translation for the NIV, and widely recognized for her work in Deuteronomy and the Deuteronomistic history. She is best known in the church for The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament, the video courses that have grown from that project, and Stewards of Eden: What Scripture Says About the Environment and Why It Matters. Her newest project, Abigail and the Waterfall: Loving God's Good Earth, is a children's book about stewarding the gifts of God's creation.