| Sammy and His Shepherd: Seeing Jesus in Psalm 23 Contributor(s): Hunt, Susan (Author) |
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ISBN: 1567691099 ISBN-13: 9781567691092 Publisher: Ligonier Ministries OUR PRICE: $16.20 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2008 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: In Sammy and His Shepherd, Susan Hunt offers families a delightful story, built around the Twenty-third Psalm, that will help children grow in their understanding of what it is to live among a community of redeemed people guided by a loving Lord. Sammy the sheep lives a happy life as part of a flock that is well cared for by a kind and good shepherd. But when he strikes up a friendship with a sheep in the next pasture, he begins to understand that not all shepherds are so loving. Eventually, Sammys kind shepherd purchases Sammys friend for himself, and from that point Sammy takes delight in helping his new sister sheep get to know their shepherd and his ways. Delightful illustrations engage and hold the attention of young readers while the eleven brief chapters unfold the Twenty-third Psalm phrase by phrase. Discussion questions and activities help parents guide their children into a deeper understanding of the biblical text. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Religious - Christian - Learning Concepts - Juvenile Fiction | Religious - Christian - Values & Virtues |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2008027004 |
| Physical Information: 0.43" H x 8.22" W x 9.23" (0.96 lbs) 56 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In Sammy and His Shepherd, veteran children's writer Susan Hunt takes youngsters on a delightful trip through Psalm 23 from the point of view of a sheep named Sammy. Sammy lives happily under the care of his faithful shepherd. But one day he meets a sheep from another flock, one who lives in misery because her shepherd is not so caring. Eventually, to the delight of both of them, Sammy's shepherd buys the needy little sheep for his flock and gives her a name--Precious. Thereafter, Sammy tells Precious all the wonderful things about their shepherd. At first, Precious has a hard time believing that the shepherd can be so good. But eventually, as she sees the shepherd pouring out his energies for the good of his flock, she comes to trust him, for she sees that he loves his sheep unconditionally and sacrificially. Each chapter of Sammy and His Shepherd is an exploration of a passage from Psalm 23. As they work through the book, children will grow in their understanding of the metaphors the psalmist used in composing this beloved poem. But more important, they will gain a deeper appreciation for the one who is the subject of the psalm: the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ. Captivating illustrations by Corey Godbey help Sammy and Precious come to life for children. A special section in the back of the book provides Bible passages, discussion questions, and activities to reinforce the lessons of each chapter. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hunt, Susan: - Susan Hunt is the author of more than twelve books, including Women's Ministry in the Local Church with Ligon Duncan, and four other children's titles. Susan speaks at women's conferences in several countries and her books have been translated into several languages. |