The Shepherd's Story

by Jimmy Dunne, Ivan Kravits (Illustrator)

Overview

2021 Illumination Book Awards, Silver Medal: Holiday

A familiar, beloved rhyme scheme paired with a fresh perspective on the Christmas story, The Shepherd’s Story provides readers with a profound experience alongside a courageous shepherd boy who is searching for meaning in life. Together with the shepherd, readers connect the birth of Christ with their own human experience, learning that one child—a single person—has the possibility of making an extraordinary difference in the world. In the loving arms of his parents, Jesus represents every newborn—and through the shepherd’s eyes, parents and children alike recognize Jesus’ promise of abundant life and infinite love.

Come along with the curious young shepherd to explore the human and divine natures of the birth of Jesus—and through this shepherd’s witness, discover the wonder, majesty, and promise of all human life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780829448917
Publisher:	Loyola Press
Publication date:	08/15/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	24 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	5 - 11 Years

About the Author

Jimmy Dunne is a modern-day Renaissance man who successfully crisscrosses the worlds of art and business. As a songwriter, his songs have been on 28,000,000 records worldwide with dozens of gold and platinum records (including Whitney Houston, Kenny Rogers, Anne Murray, Take 6); along with scores, songs, and themes in over 1,500 television episodes and many hit movies (Pretty Woman, Fame, Olympic Games). Screenwriting and producer credits include Paramount Pictures’ hit series, Happy Days.

He’s the founder of Inspire (a celebrated music & branding firm), a piano recording artist on 40+ records, the commissioner of USA Bocce, and now a book author. Married to award‑winning interior designer Catherine Bailly Dunne, they have two daughters and reside in Pacific Palisades, California.
Ivan Kravets is an illustrator, graphic artist, and designer who graduated from the Ukrainian Printing Academy in Lviv. He has developed and illustrated dozens of children’s books including The Fairy Tales by the Brothers Grimm, Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, Rasmus and the Vagabond by Astrid Lindgren, and The Crocodile Gena by Eduard Ouspensky. Kravets has created illustrations for the BBC TV show “Hans Brinker” and was a participant in the international project “It’s Always Tea-Time: Lewis Carroll.” Kravets is the winner of a national award for his design and illustrations for the book Peter Pan by James Barrie.

What People are Saying About This

Tom McGrath

Let this little shepherd lead your children to Jesus. Children love stories. And they enjoy rhymes. Add to the mix a beloved story at the heart of our faith and you have a wonderful opportunity for parents to share with their children the blessing that is our faith in Jesus. In The Shepherd’s Story, Jimmy Dunne’s words and rhymes are engaging and Ivan Kravets’ art is enchanting. My grandchildren, between the two of them, gave this book four thumbs up!