Baptized in the Water

Glenys Nellist was born and raised in a little village in northern England. The author of multiple children's books including the bestselling ‘Twas the Evening of Christmas and the popular series Love Letters from God and Snuggle Time, her writing reflects a deep passion for helping children discover joy in the world. Glenys lives in Michigan with her husband, David. Learn more at GlenysNellist.comAnna Kazimi has always loved drawing—it makes her feel magic! While most of her illustrations are digital, she also enjoys the creativity of watercolor, pencil, acrylic, and ink. Her inspirations are mountains, wild animals, cheese, and the works of Hayao Miyazaki and Pixar.

'Beginning by recalling Jesus' baptism in the Jordan River, author Glenys Nellist invites young children to celebrate the sacrament of baptism as 'a beautiful, holy, mysterious gift' given by God...Nellist clearly and simply explains that there are different ways people are baptized: sometimes infants are baptized in churches at baptismal fonts; at other times men, women, and children are baptized by immersion in a river, lake, or ocean. Nellist captures the profound meaning and joy of the sacrament: 'Baptized in the water, / Like Jesus long ago. / God's Holy Spirit dances, / As waters gently flow. / ... Baptized in the water, / Gathered by the lake. / God hears our songs and prayers, / Each promise that we make.'Combining narrative and poetry, Nellist concludes her worshipful, educational children's picture book with a prayer and Ephesians 4:4-5: 'There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called: one Lord, one faith, one baptism.' Illustrator Anna Kazimi's bright, joyful pictures reinforce the book's message that God is on the move in the whole human family.'