It had been a strange magical night …
A night of miracles.
(Please view trailer of The Little Shepherd and the Rafflecopter giveaway at the end of this post!)
Why, one may ask, would a book review begin at the book's end? In this instance, these words tell it all. We meet young Obed at the beginning of a night's journey, not only in distance but in a life lesson.
Cheryl Malandrinos has beautifully captured the Christmas Story in the life and words of the young shepherd from Jerusalem. Only five years old, Obed's father allows him to watch his first flock of sheep.
That night, a strange light appeared in the heavens, and Obed and his father decided to follow and see where it led. And the wondrous things they saw both in Bethlehem and when they returned to their flock grazing on the hills completes this heartwarming and original story.
This children's book captures the very essence of what Christmas to many people. The story is rich in imagery, and the illustrations by Eugene Rubble weave a tapestry reminiscent of the times.
Children and adults alike are sure to be enchanted by this book. I would recommend it for both--the child as well as the adult who will read it aloud or listen to his or her young one read it.
A night of miracles.
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| Little Shepherd |
Why, one may ask, would a book review begin at the book's end? In this instance, these words tell it all. We meet young Obed at the beginning of a night's journey, not only in distance but in a life lesson.
Cheryl Malandrinos has beautifully captured the Christmas Story in the life and words of the young shepherd from Jerusalem. Only five years old, Obed's father allows him to watch his first flock of sheep.
That night, a strange light appeared in the heavens, and Obed and his father decided to follow and see where it led. And the wondrous things they saw both in Bethlehem and when they returned to their flock grazing on the hills completes this heartwarming and original story.This children's book captures the very essence of what Christmas to many people. The story is rich in imagery, and the illustrations by Eugene Rubble weave a tapestry reminiscent of the times.
Children and adults alike are sure to be enchanted by this book. I would recommend it for both--the child as well as the adult who will read it aloud or listen to his or her young one read it.
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| Cheryl Malandrino |
About the author:
Cheryl Malandrinos is a freelance writer, children’s author and editor. Her first children’s book, Little Shepherd, was released in August 2010 by Guardian Angel Publishing. She is a member of the SCBWI, a book reviewer, and blogger. Cheryl also writes under the name of C. C. Gevry. Ms. Malandrinos lives in Western Massachusetts with her husband and two children. She also has a son who is married.
Visit Cheryl online at http://ccmalandrinos.com and the Little Shepherd book blog at http://littleshepherdchildrensbook.blogspot.com/.
