An unusual retelling of the scriptural creation story links the prologue to the Gospel of John and the Book of Hebrews with the first chapter of Genesis. “Once upon a time there was no time...There was no earth, or sky, or sea. There was only darkness and the waters of the deep and a father and son who watched over them. The son, knowing exactly what was in his father’s heart, asked, 'Now, Father?’ And the father said, 'Yes, Son. Now.’ ” Canadian artist Paul Morin’s richly hued collage assemblages invite awe and reflection, just as Grimes suggests in her writing. The exciting combination of gifts inspires further thought. (Ages 9-12)