Reading about baptism can help children understand how, through baptism, we become members of God’s great family. Baptized in the Water, written by bestselling author Glenys Nellist, is a beautifully illustrated picture book that celebrates that very important event, no matter when or what form baptism takes in a person’s life.

Baptized in the Water: Becoming a Member of God’s Family:

• Features beautiful prose and poetry that celebrates and explains baptism


• Illustrates various forms of baptism, from infant to adult


• Showcases various Christian faith traditions through vibrant illustrations


• Is perfect for baptism and newborn gifts

Baptized in the Water engages children as it begins with the example set by Jesus and shows readers that even though there are varying ways to be baptized, the meaning is the same: in baptism, we all belong to God. And that is a beautiful thing.Baptized in the water,

Like Jesus long ago.

God’s Holy Spirit dances,

As waters gently flow.

Also by Glenys Nellist: the Snuggle Time and Letters from God series, Twas the Evening of Christmas, Twas the Morning of Easter, and The Wonder That Is You.