Teach your children the story of creation with this illuminating picture book. Mary Ellen Roberson presents The Day Time Began, which recounts a tale older than time itself when God chose to create the universe and all it encompasses. Using lyrical storytelling, Roberson takes readers through each day of the first week of creation. On the first day, God brought light to the universe, and with each passing day, He included the oceans, mountains, deserts, flowers, and trees. On the fourth day, God created the sun, the moon, and the stars. Over the next couple of days, He introduced various animals into the world, including fish, birds, and all the land animals. At last, He created a man and a woman, the two best creations in God's plan, and He sat back to observe and enjoy his work on the seventh day.

Drawing from scriptures, Mary Ellen Roberson has written a fun-filled children's tale that retells the story of creation in a way young readers can understand and enjoy. The Day Time Began shows the glory of God's creation and His love for all His children in this world. The book is filled with colorful illustrations of various animals, birds, and even human beings drawn with meticulous attention to detail. Illustrator Joanna Garcia's artwork is simply spectacular. The storytelling is also enhanced by Roberson's lyrical prose, which brings a song-like quality to the narrative. This is one of the best ways to introduce children to the story of creation. Although primarily written for Christians, I think other readers will also find a lot to love about this book. I enjoyed it very much, and recommend it to children and their parents alike!

The Day Time Began by Mary Ellen Roberson is a beautiful children’s picture book that explores the miracle of creation based on Genesis 1. After dedicating the book to the Lord God, Creator, Mary Ellen looks at each day and explains the highlights of creation so children can understand. The greatest and most important part of creation was the creation of a man and a woman from which the human race came. Mary Ellen shows how each part of creation was just right and prepared the way for the creation of humankind. God cared so much for the man and woman that He wanted the world perfect for them. This is one of the best-illustrated books on creation for children I have ever seen. If this had existed forty years ago when my children were young, I would have ensured they had a copy to read.

Mary Ellen Roberson brings the creation story to life in The Day Time Began. A retired educator, Mary Ellen knows how to write to keep a child’s attention. This book is faithful to the Bible’s creation story and a wonderful introduction to children of how God brought this world, everything in it, including time, into being. Joanna Garcia masterfully illustrated this book in vibrant colors that will give your child pleasure as they name all the various animals in the book. Another theme parents can discuss with their children is that God created humankind as the pinnacle of creation and wants to have a relationship with them. Spend time with your children discussing this book and all the ramifications of accepting God’s miracle of creation as the truth concerning how the world came into existence.

In The Day Time Began by Mary Ellen Roberson, the author condenses the story of creation in the Bible into a book that young listeners and readers can better understand. The narrative follows God as he speaks the universe and Earth into existence. In the text, children read about the Lord's daily accomplishments and see the people, landforms, water, animals, and celestial bodies in the pictures, giving them a view of what the Earth may have looked like as God was creating it. Roberson shows when time began and everything that followed from that moment through the next seven days. Certain words, like God, are capitalized to place particular emphasis on them.

Mary Ellen Roberson breaks down each day of creation into simple terms so children can grasp what they need to know about creation. Reading this book to children from an early age will help them comprehend the true wonder of God's abilities and the dedication he poured into his tasks each day. Joanna Garcia provides gorgeous, almost illuminated designs that will draw young readers' eyes to the cover and every page of the book. She even included dinosaurs! I read the book to four of my young children, and the pictures captivated even my four-year-old. Best of all, every child had questions as we read, sparking more religious discussions. Caregivers who hope to provide their children with a timeless story of creation and the beauty of God's work will benefit from reading The Day Time Began to their children.

The Bible is one of the most influential texts in the history of mankind. Its teachings allow children to reflect on life, good and bad. Mary Ellen Roberson gives us that approach through The Day Time Began. The story is based on Genesis 1, which tells of the world's creation in seven days. Through melodious verses, we appreciate how God created light and separated it from darkness. Then, we follow the different creations: the sky, the earth, the sun, the moon, and the stars. The latter shine at night and allow us to mark the seasons and the passage of time. Finally, the appearance of all forms of life is described until the divine design is completed.

The Day Time Began is a charming book. The illustrations stand out in their level of detail, full of life, and with a great variety of animals. It is surprising how many creatures are on each page, perfectly balanced and with a remarkable depth effect. Young readers will be able to develop an appreciation for nature and its diverse life forms. Mary Ellen Roberson presents the Genesis story in a captivating way, using a lyrical style. It is ideal for children to understand the creation process with easy-to-read sentences. She also faithfully respects the original content, using language and tone appropriate for her audience. The Day Time Began is an excellent tool to foster a love of reading and God's teachings, helping children begin to build a personal relationship with the divine.