Grandpa Noah’s Backyard: The Day God Made the Light

Join Grandpa Noah, Lily, Sam, and their playful puppy Pip as they explore God’s amazing creation in a gentle story designed especially for children ages 3–7. In this first book of the twelve-book series, little readers discover the wonder of the very first day of creation when God said, “Let there be light.”

Each beautifully illustrated spread includes:

• A simple rhyming story that’s fun to read aloud
• Child-friendly Bible verses based on Scripture
• Large, easy-to-color illustrations
• Interactive activities that reinforce learning
• Faith-building lessons parents and grandparents can share together

Perfect for homeschooling, Sunday school, Christian classrooms, family devotions, or quiet coloring time, this book helps children develop creativity while introducing foundational biblical truths in an engaging and memorable way.

Inside you’ll discover:

• The story of Creation Day One
• Coloring pages for every scene
• Memory verse activities
• Tracing and learning pages
• Mazes, connect-the-dots, hidden picture activities, and more
• Helpful notes for parents and caregivers

Whether you’re looking for a meaningful Christian gift, a Bible-based coloring book, or a fun way to introduce young children to God’s Word, Grandpa Noah’s Backyard: The Day God Made the Light is a wonderful addition to every family’s bookshelf.

Let the coloring begin—and celebrate the light God created on the very first day.

What is Grandpa Noah’s Backyard: The Day God Made the Light about?

This faith-based coloring storybook retells the first day of Creation. Grandpa Noah, his grandchildren Lily and Sam, and their puppy Pip explore God’s world together, and the book centers on the moment God declares let there be light. Each spread pairs a short rhyming story to read aloud with a child-friendly Bible verse, large simple illustrations for coloring, and interactive activities that reinforce the lesson. Contents include the story of Creation’s first day, coloring pages for each scene, memory verse activities, tracing and letter-learning pages, mazes, connect-the-dots, hidden-picture puzzles, and notes for parents and grandparents with suggested faith discussions. Its themes are God as Creator, the wonder of creation, and faith formed through creative play. It runs 40 pages.

Who wrote Grandpa Noah’s Backyard: The Day God Made the Light?

It was written by Alfred Basta, a professor, author, and musician.

What genre is Grandpa Noah’s Backyard: The Day God Made the Light?

It is a Christian children’s coloring storybook, which means a rhyming creation story paired with Scripture, coloring pages, puzzles, and notes for adult caregivers.

Who is Grandpa Noah’s Backyard: The Day God Made the Light for?

It is written for children ages 3 to 7 and is suggested for homeschooling, Sunday school, Christian classrooms, family devotions, quiet coloring time, and as a Christian gift.

Is Grandpa Noah’s Backyard: The Day God Made the Light part of a series?

Yes. It is Book 1 of the twelve-book Grandpa Noah’s Backyard series, picture and coloring books on the days of creation and the Flood, and it is the natural place to start. Browse the series on Amazon.

Where can I buy Grandpa Noah’s Backyard: The Day God Made the Light?

Grandpa Noah’s Backyard: The Day God Made the Light is available in paperback edition. The paperback ISBN-13 is 979-8184754758 (40 pages, published June 28, 2026).

Amazon (paperback) | Indigo (author page)

About the author: Alfred Basta is a professor, author of Ward No. 8 and The Malgrave Letters, and musician as The Bastas Project.

Last updated: October 12, 2026