The Shepherd Boy and the Christmas Gifts

Written by Aly Hilberts · Illustrated by Sanne Dufft

A young shepherd must find a gift for a newborn child without his crafts.

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36 pages· ~510L

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Nathan dreams of being a shepherd like his father, yet his heart belongs to crafting figures from wood and wool. When an angel heralds the birth of a special child, Nathan faces a dilemma: he has no gift to offer. As he grapples with his passion and duty, Nathan must discover what truly makes a gift meaningful. Will he find a way to honor the newborn without his beloved crafts? This enchanting tale, set against a backdrop of gentle wonder, invites young readers to explore the true spirit of giving.

From the publisher

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.

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