With engaging rhyme and stunning illustrations, this picture book sparks readers' imaginations with the big idea that God created human beings to make, model, and work like Him.
The Creator in You is a book that children, graduates, and even many adults will treasure for a lifetime. This fresh perspective on the creation account from the Bible's first book, Genesis, helps readers see that "the sixth day" wasn't the end of creation--it was "just the beginning."
"Before His day off, God had one more to-do. On His sixth day creating, God chose to make you." God made kids to create like he does--by filling the world with sand castles and s'mores today, and businesses and books tomorrow. Through inspiring illustrations and text, readers of all ages will feel connected to God's story of creation in a deeply personal way, inspiring them to view their current and future work with purpose, enthusiasm, and joy.
"We love the message of The Creator in You. Regardless of how your family interprets the 'days' of Genesis 1, your kids will walk away with an appreciation for how God's creativity connects to their own. We can't wait to read this with our grandchildren!" --Timothy & Kathy Keller, bestselling authors of The Meaning of Marriage
"This book is what I wish I'd had as a kid. It is fantastic. Jordan's children's books are some of the best, most deeply Christian children's books I have ever read. They are absolutely wonderful and teeming with truth. This book is outstanding." --S.D. Smith, bestselling author of The Green Ember series
"The poetry and marvelous illustrations of The Creator in You totally captivated my heart. What a great book to open the eyes, hearts, and minds of children to the wonders of our great Creator God!" --Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder and CEO of Joni and Friends
Bestselling author Jordan Raynor helps Christians respond to the radical, biblical truth that their work matters for eternity. He does this through his books ( The Creator in You, Redeeming Your Time, Master of One, and Called to Create), podcast ( Mere Christians), and weekly devotional (The Word Before Work)--content that has served millions of Christ-followers in every country on earth. In addition to his writing, Jordan serves as the executive chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup which he previously ran as CEO following a string of successful ventures of his own. Jordan has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and served in the White House under President George W. Bush. A sixth-generation Floridian, Jordan lives in Tampa with his wife and their three young daughters.
Jonathan David writes and illustrates stories for children. Growing up, he was never far from a pencil or paint brush. He worked as a portrait artist directly out of high school. And before turning his creativity toward books, he worked as a graphic designer. He lives in North Carolina with his wife and two kids.