Water Come Down: The Day You Were Baptized

by Walter Wangerin Jr., Gerardo Suzan (Illustrator)

Beautifully written by award-winning author Walter Wangerin Jr., this lyrical story introduces kids to the beauty, joy, and meaning of baptism. The perfect gift to make a child feel special– like part of the most wonderful family in the world. With a dedication page to commemorate a special occasion and a parent section to help impart their families' unique perspective on the meaning of joining God's family, Water Come Down is a wonderful introduction to the significance of baptism, its roots in the biblical story and its meaning for life today.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Christianity, Religion

40 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1999

About the author

Walter Wangerin Jr. is widely recognized as one of the most gifted writers writing today on the issues of faith and spirituality. Starting with the renowned Book of the Dun Cow, Wangerin's writing career has encompassed most every genre: fiction, essay, short story, children's story, meditation, and biblical exposition. His writing voice is immediately recognizable, and his fans number in the millions. The author of over forty books, Wangerin has won the National Book Award, New York Times Best Children's Book of the Year Award, and several Gold Medallions, including best-fiction awards for both The Book of God and Paul: A Novel. He lives in Valparaiso, Indiana, where he is Senior Research Professor at Valparaiso University.

Reviews

[Meredith · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a book meant to be read out loud, as the lyrical nature of the writing comes to life in a way it doesn't when read without speaking.

Good reference/support stuff for parents and for conversation in the back too.

[Lauren · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love the concept, but the execution fell a little flat for me. I thought the clouds and sun with faces were kind of creepy and the idea became a little repetitive too me. Still, a nice gift for families in traditions that do infant baptism and a great way to foster conversations about the gift of baptism.

[E. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good idea, fails a little in the execution. Also annoyed by the masculine language for God. There is a sad lack of the children's Christian books that I want to read to my child.

[Dotty · Rating 4 out of 5]

New look at baptism through creation's eyes of sun, clouds, rain and wind.

[Judson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice poetic take on the waters of baptism.

[Mary Carlson]

The drawn pictures are beautiful. It is very easy to understand what it describes.

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

I heard the author read this book aloud and it was magic. This book will make young children feel very special, in this grand version of how all of creation participates in a new child of God (baptism). Picture book.

[Brent · Rating 4 out of 5]

Our favorite children's book on this sacrament, this was a gift that has lasted: I recommend it to anyone, especially family members. The book is often in stock at MCCM Bookshop; or check the publisher .

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wangerin is a sharp writer for adults and children alike, but his children's stories are especially beautifully told.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully written and very colorfully illustrated. Makes a great baptism gift.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

I give this to everyone Baptized at our church!

[Brian · Rating 5 out of 5]

We love to give this book as baptism gifts.

[Carmen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book on Christian baptism, especially for families in traditions that often do infant baptism--explains what happened on the day 'you' were baptized, for the child.

[Carol · Rating 2 out of 5]

Decided not to give it to my grandson - might confuse him.

[Kayla · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautiful pictures, in my opinion, but even at eight years old the girls are not at all interested in reading this book

[Shasta · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely lovely book to give to a child and their family on the day of the child's baptism