The Shepherd Boy and the Christmas Gifts

by Aly Hilberts, Sanne Dufft (Illustrator)

Overview

Nathan wants to be a shepherd like his father but he also loves to craft beautiful figures from wood and wool he collects on the hills.

In this unique version of the nativity story, beautifully illustrated by Sanne Dufft, Nathan must give up his crafts to learn to be a good shepherd. But when an angel announces a special child has been born he has no gifts to bring him. What can Nathan do?

The soft, vivid illustrations, full of gentle wonder and joy, make this a perfect gift for young children.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781782504382
Publisher:	Floris Books
Publication date:	09/15/2017
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Aly Hilberts is a Dutch children's author. She has worked in primary schools for forty years. Sanne Dufft is a children's book illustrator and former art therapist. She lives in Germany with her family.

Editorial Reviews

'Unreservedly recommended'
– Midwest Book Review

'The lovely illustrations perfectly capture the beauty and simplicity of the story. The impressionistic angel and the heavenly host bring a warm glow to the pages when they appear. This is a nice addition to holiday books about the Nativity... This would be a fine choice for those looking for a warm and gentle story of the nativity.'
– Youth Services Book Review

'I love seeing a new Christmas picture book, and just in time too. This is a heart-warming, down to earth story... simply told, and the illustrations are beautiful.'
– Kindling Magazine

'The character of the shepherd boy makes this simple re-telling of the nativity story easy for young children to relate to.'
– Armadillo

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