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Let There Be Light

  • Kathryn Joy MacDowall
  • Mark Kessler

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RELEASE DATE: DECEMBER 3, 2025

Filled with beautiful, playful illustrations, this rhyming story teaches kids of all ages about the vast and detailed handywork of God’s creation. 

Based on the Genesis creation narrative, this book includes a range of Bible verses to describe how God spoke and created the universe. Journey through the wonders of creation with rhyme and spectacular color illustrations. Let There Be Light imaginatively brings a child along to discover the handiwork of God’s creation: in its vastness and its details.

The engaging narrative follows the creation story and draws from the Psalms and other Bible verses to describe God’s creative and loving character. The breathtaking illustrations will fill children of all ages with a deep sense of wonder. Readers will discover how God is intimately in the midst of His creation—from the beginning to today. This exceptional work empowers parents and ministry leaders to introduce children to the wonder of creation and the craftsmanship of our loving God.

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About the Author:

Kathryn lives in Sydney and loves to communicate the truth of God’s Word to children and young people in a way that is engaging and creative. Kathryn can be found preaching and teaching children in her local church, where she has been on staff for twenty years. Kathryn is an expert in finding adventure and a good story in almost anything. www.kathrynjoy.com.au

About the Illustrator:

After a strange encounter with a frog one rainy night, Mark developed a passion for storytelling. He does this through his illustration and animation work. He lives in London with his wife and two children and together they also create resources to help families meditate on God’s truth. Find out more at www.LivingAndPowerful.com

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