Abigail and the Waterfall | Awareness Tour

Abigail and the Waterfall Awareness Tour is presented in partnership* with Sandra L. Richter and The Children’s Book Review.

Experience nature, faith, and the call to stewardship in Sandra L. Richter’s inspiring picture book, Abigail and the Waterfall!

Abigail loves Saturdays, especially when they mean lacing up her boots for a family hike! This time, her journey takes her to the beautiful trails of the Appalachian mountains, where she encounters playful creatures, marvels at God’s handiwork, and stands in awe before a grand, rushing waterfall. Along the way, Abigail discovers what it means to care for creation—and how every step in nature is an invitation to love and protect the beautiful world God has made.

Abigail and the Waterfall is ideal for families who want to teach their children about environmental awareness through biblical learning.

—The Children’s Book Review

Readers who join us on this virtual book tour will have the chance to win one of five copies of Abigail and the Waterfall! Plus, one grand prize winner will receive a special Book Lover’s Bundle—complete with a Starbucks gift card and the opportunity to select a book of their choice from Amazon.com. Don’t miss this chance to fill your shelves with stories and your cup with coffee—enter below!

Abigail and the Waterfall
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About the Book

Abigail and the Waterfall

Written by Sandra L. Richter

Illustrated by Michael Corsini

Ages: 4-6 | 32 Pages

Publisher:  IVP Kids (2025) | ISBN: 978-1514008928

Publisher’s Book Summary: 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 more than just a storybook—it’s 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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About the Author

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.

For more information, visit sandyrichter.org.

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About the Illustrator

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.

Thanks for following along with us on Sandra L. Richter’s Abigail and the Waterfall awareness tour!