--- title: "In the Beginning: New children's book looks at wondrous beginnings" description: "In the Beginning: New children's book looks at wondrous beginnings" --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2009/05/25/in-the-beginning-new-childrens-book-looks-at-wondrous-beginnings#) # In the Beginning: New children's book looks at wondrous beginnings May 25, 2009 11:00:47 AM  |  by [Lisa M. Hendey](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/lisa-m-hendey) ![](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/lh_beginnings-300x324.jpg?width=300&height=323&name=lh_beginnings-300x324.jpg)Every once in a while, you run across a children’s picture book that feels like an instant treasure, one that you will cherish reading with your children.  I have books like that in my library - volumes that sit on the shelf even now that my boys are teens, and that evoke instant memories of precious times spent reading and snuggling together. [Beginnings ](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0819811726?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0819811726)![](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ir-477.gif?width=1&height=1&name=ir-477.gif)by Lori Ann Watson (Pauline Books and Media) is one of these treasures.  This newly released book looks at beginning of life stories, from the tiniest seed that grows into a pine tree to the babbling spring that becomes a rushing river and beyond. Of course, the grandest of all beginnings is the moment of the conception of a human life.  This story is lovingly told at the book’s conclusion in terms that are age appropriate for little hearts and minds.  Underscoring God’s place in this wondrous process, the book will help little ones know with certainty that God knew and loved them long before they came into this world, and that he chose the perfect spot for them to be nurtured and to grow - a mother’s womb. The gentle prose in [Beginnings](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0819811726?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0819811726)![](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ir-477.gif?width=1&height=1&name=ir-477.gif) is accompanied by illustrations from talented artist Shennan Bersani that are gorgeous enough to frame and hang on your walls. [Beginnings](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0819811726?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0819811726)![](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ir-477.gif?width=1&height=1&name=ir-477.gif) is a treat from start to finish.  I can’t wait to share it with my young nephews and Godsons! ### Share this article [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2009%2F05%2F25%2Fin-the-beginning-new-childrens-book-looks-at-wondrous-beginnings%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2009%2F05%2F25%2Fin-the-beginning-new-childrens-book-looks-at-wondrous-beginnings%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2009%2F05%2F25%2Fin-the-beginning-new-childrens-book-looks-at-wondrous-beginnings%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=In%20the%20Beginning%3A%20New%20children%27s%20book%20looks%20at%20wondrous%20beginnings) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2009%2F05%2F25%2Fin-the-beginning-new-childrens-book-looks-at-wondrous-beginnings%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2009%2F05%2F25%2Fin-the-beginning-new-childrens-book-looks-at-wondrous-beginnings%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ** #### About the Author ![Lisa M. Hendey](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Lisa%20M%20Hendey%202024.png) ### [Lisa M. Hendey](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/lisa-m-hendey) Lisa M. Hendey is the founder of CatholicMom.com, a bestselling author and an international speaker. A frequent radio and television guest, Hendey travels internationally giving workshops on faith, family, and communications. Visit Lisa at [LisaHendey.com](http://lisahendey.com), on her Substack at [LisaHendey.Substack.com](http://lisahendey.substack.com/), or on social media @LisaHendey for information on her speaking schedule or to invite her to visit your group, parish, school or organization. [Find Lisa’s books on her Amazon author page](https://www.amazon.com/Lisa-M-Hendey/e/B002ZM9FH0). 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