Something Is Coming To Our World

<p><strong>An Advent/Christmas story in verse for children and for adults who want to be more child-at-heart and wonder-filled.</strong></p><p><strong>As days shorten leaves fall nights become chilly and lights are strung on houses and trees the backyard birds at the feeder observe the changes and the sense of anticipation.</strong> What do the activities and preparations of people during this season mean? <em>What is coming?</em></p><p>The story is told through the eyes of a little Finch who can sense something significant approaching. A climax in the story is reached when snow falls and the children come bounding outside to play in the snow. They bring the Finch a suet feeder and greet him with 'Merry Christmas little bird.' Then he knows what is happening! He understands what is coming--<em>Who has come</em>--and why all the Christmas lights make him feel like the stars--and Heaven--are coming down to earth!</p><p>This story will encourage a sense of wonder and bring teachable moments to consider how even the wild creatures are cared for; to observe the changes in nature with the seasons; and to talk together about what it means for all people and all of creation that Christ came to earth and was born as a human being which is what we celebrate on Christmas.</p><p>The author's water-color and mixed-media illustrations are intentionally childlike and make this a visually-engaging story for young and old.</p>