Garden of Eden

by Terri Burnell

Andrew and Shelby could see a bright light through their closed eyelids as Beth's voice faded into the background. Andrew began to notice warmth on his skin, and a light breeze gently touched his face... 'Andrew, you can open your eyes now,' said Beth. He slowly opened his eyes and stared in awe at the beauty before him. 'This is more beautiful than I ever imagined!' said Andrew. Shelby stood by Beth and gazed at the splendor. 'We are in Eden. And God's garden, the garden of Eden, is what you see just to our right,' said Beth. Garden of Eden is a delightful story that will open a child's mind to explore the amazing possibilities of God's truth. Beth, an angel of God, takes brother and sister, Andrew and Shelby, back to the garden of Eden to experience firsthand the new earth just ten days after creation. The first in the exciting Living Dreams Series , Garden of Eden brings this well-known Bible story to life through imagination. Join the adventure as Andrew and Shelby make friends with the animals, explore the wonders of the garden, and discover the plan God has for all of his children. Along the way they will learn valuable lessons that can be carried with them, even after returning home.

88 pages, Perfect Paperback

First published March 15, 2011

Reviews

[Gailya Keller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Garden of Eden by Terri Burnell is a must read! God answers the prayers of Andrew and allow him and his sister Shelby to experience the world in the beginning. With the assistance of an angel, Beth, they travel to the Garden of Eden. While there, they are able meet some very special animals and learn first-hand how wonderful the Garden was before sin. Terri is able to paint a picture so wonderful; I was unable to put the book down. I cheered along when Shelby conquered her fear of the water and wiped tears when it was time to leave new friends, Homer and Seth.

An excellent book which personalizes the beginning of the Earth. It makes you think as you walk through the Garden with Andrew and Shelby and really see how truly wonderful things were and will be again. I cannot wait for the next book in this series and recommend it to people of all ages!

Gailya Keller
Author, The Secret of Smiley’s Woods

[Elaine Littau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Imaginative Fun, March 4, 2011
The Garden of Eden by author, Terri Burnell is a delightful book for children. It is designed to aid in taking children on a journey of imagination. Siblings, Andrew and Shelby, are escorted by their personal angel, Beth, to the beginning of time. They enjoy the many sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the Garden of Eden before the original sin corrupted it. The children frolic with animals in the garden that can speak to them. Mrs. Burnell has personalized this message of the Bible so that children everywhere can relate to the importance of obedience and love for God.
Elaine Littau, author of Christian Historical/Western Fiction

[Jim Hughes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Garden of Eden, the first book of the Living Dreams series, by author Terri Burnell, is a real keeper. Terri takes us on a journey back in time, a time when life was innocent, when life was fun; a time before sin entered the world and ruined everything.
Garden of Eden is sure to please the reader, young and old alike, as they revisit the Garden and get a glimpse of what was, and surely, what is yet to come.
If the rest of the Living Dreams series is anything like, Garden of Eden, you will be hooked and will be crying out for more.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Garden of Eden by Terri Burnell will tap into your childs imagination as they picture all the fun things Andrew and Shelby see in the Garden. The children will go on a wonderful trip back in time with Andrew & Shelby to learn how God first created and intended the earth to be.

[Kyra J. Cross · Rating 3 out of 5]

“Creative and delightful.“ If you are looking for a way to get your children to read Genesis, this book is it. It’s wonderfully crafted with imagination - so take the journey with Andrew and Shelby.