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    The Gardener's Helpers: A DoveStories Tale
    The Gardener's Helpers: A DoveStories Tale
    The Gardener's Helpers: A DoveStories Tale
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    The Gardener's Helpers: A DoveStories Tale

    By Joann Claypoole and Ryan Durney

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    In book one of this Christian chapter book series, two doves are charged with keeping Adam and Eve from succumbing to the serpent’s evil influence.
     
    When God first created the world, He hung the sun and the moon in the sky, He filled the oceans and carved the mountains—and then, in His first garden, He created the very first flying creatures—Coo and Flutter, two very special doves on a mission of love.
     
    In The Gardener’s Helpers, Coo and Flutter are given the important job of guiding and protecting Adam and his mate, Eve. Coo’s wacky ways and selfish desires blind him to the true mission God set out for him. He believes he can easily accomplish this seemingly simple task on his own. But when Flutter, his mate, discovers that Eve is missing, Coo finally takes the lead in a race against time to save her from the evil one. Tragically, they are too late. But God’s gift of forgiveness prepares Coo for the incredible journey that lies ahead. His mission is not over . . . it’s about to begin.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOpen Road Integrated Media
    Release dateMay 30, 2015
    ISBN9781630475338
    The Gardener's Helpers: A DoveStories Tale

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      The Gardener's Helpers - Joann Claypoole

      Chapter One

      IN THE BEGINNING

      Let. There. Be. Light.

      With these four words, God began to create everything that ever was or ever will be. He hung the sun, moon, and stars in the skies. He painted the light and the darkness. Filled the oceans. Carved the mountains. The true Biblical story of creation and Adam and Eve unfolded. Yet, there remained a fantastic tale, or the icing on that story, no child heard . . . until today. This untold tale begins on the fifth day, when God created the very first of His flying creatures.

      The Creator, God, lifted His arms, and a sound like thunder clapping with the wind rang from His mouth. All the trees bowed under His roaring breath. Moments later, two small creatures dressed with white feathers appeared in the sky. One cooed. One chirped. Each landed on the Creator’s outstretched arms.

      Yes, friends, God said, I am happy to see you too. A very special mission awaits the two of you.

      They watched God create other birds, sea creatures, and every living thing, filling the earth from high in the sky to the bottom of the oceans.

      I am Creator of all, and I love you, He winked at them and nodded, more than you could possibly understand. You may call Me Father.

      On the sixth day, the twosome perched in a beautiful tree. Poking their heads out of their cozy nest, they watched God scoop up a handful of dust from the ground.

      The male cocked his head sideways and cooed, What is He doing?

      I don’t know. She whispered as she watched Father at work.

      He chattered louder.

      The female nudged him with her wing. Shhh!

      God held the dust in His hand and closed His eyes. Let Us make man in Our own image.

      The curious one inched closer to his mate. "Can we do that?"

      I don’t think He means you and me, dear, she said and smiled as she brushed his beak with her wing.

      Ba . . . but . . . The male mumbled on with a mouth full of feathers. I don’t even know what a man is, do you?

      The female rolled her eyes upward. Look, she said and pointed to God.

      He whispered loving words as He sprinkled the dust on the ground and created a man.

      The male bird’s eyes bulged and his beak fell open.

      All creation fell silent, including the male bird.

      And God said, "This is very good."

      Next, God planted a beautiful garden. He placed the man and all the animals in it. Calling out

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