Today is the Birthday of the World written by Linda Heller, illustrated by Alison Jay

PreK-2. God asks all of His creatures if they have been the best that they can be. Each creature's job is addressed in the simple, repetitive text and is supported by a vibrant picture of the animal. Animals featured include: the giraffe, elephant, beaver, fish, bee, worm, and cow. In addition to the variety of animals asked about their purposes, a young child is also asked about his purposes. The book closes by reviewing all of the creatures featured and their purposes. This would make an excellent choice for shared reading time!