Let There Be Light

Written by Archbishop Desmond Tutu · Illustrated by Nancy Tillman

Experience the wonder of creation from darkness to light.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Journey through the awe-inspiring seven days of creation, where God's love transforms darkness into a world teeming with life. With lyrical storytelling and stunning illustrations, witness the birth of trees, birds, and seas, capturing the beauty and wonder of the universe's beginning. What marvels will each new day reveal?

From the publisher

“In the very beginning, God’s love bubbled over when there was nothing else–no trees, no birds, no animals, no sky, no sea–only darkness.”Let There Be Light combines the love and warmth of Nobel Peace Prize Winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu with the extraordinary talents of bestselling author and illustrator Nancy Tillman. This retelling of the biblical story of creation vividly portrays the wonder and beauty of God’s creation on each of the seven days. Using Archbishop Tutu’s lyrical text from the Children of God Storybook Bible and Tillman’s remarkable illustrations, Let There Be Light brings the story of creation to life for readers young and old.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture

Themes & topics

Books about creation Books about Bible stories

What readers & critics say

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“This is a beautiful retelling of the Christian creation story, accompanied by Tillman's signature artwork that make the majesty of the world around us shine.”

Marmee

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