GOD THE BUILDER: A Rhyming Bible Story about Creation: 1 (The Golden Thread Bible Stories)

A lively rhyming retelling of the Bible’s creation story for young children.

God the Builder brings the story of Genesis 1–2 to life in playful rhyme and rich illustrations, specially written for children aged 5–8.

Beginning with the wonderful truth that God made everything, the story follows the six days of creation. In days 1–3, God forms the spaces for light, sky, sea, and land. In days 4–6, He fills those spaces with sun and moon, birds and fish, animals—and finally people.

Genesis 2 then returns to the sixth day for a closer look at Adam and Eve in God’s beautiful garden, where humans first enjoy life with their Creator.

Clear, faithful to Scripture, and fun to read aloud, God the Builder helps young readers discover the very first chapter in the Bible’s great story.

Perfect for bedtime reading, family devotions, church libraries, and introducing children to the wonder of God’s creation.

A storyteller, traveller, and grandfather, David Ritchie shares page-turners that make you chuckle, reflect, and imagine.David was born in Harare, Zimbabwe and moved to Sydney, NSW, with his family when he was ten.A former teacher, pastor, and carpenter, he has lived and worked in Australia and Kenya - teaching physics in Nairobi, climbing Mt Kenya three times, and collecting stories from every chapter of his life.Now semi-retired in Newcastle, Australia, David writes for readers of all ages. His work ranges from rhyming ballads that weave humour and faith to imaginative fiction for children and adults. He draws inspiration from a lifetime of adventure, travel, and teaching, as well as from his wife, Margy, their four children, and eight grandchildren. They know that Pa always has another story to tell.When he's not writing, David can usually be found with a good book in hand or tending four chickens and his vegetable garden-the perfect place, he says, to dream up his next story.