 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.
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Hardcover 8.5 x 10.5 | 56 Pages
ISBN 1-56769-109-9 | Released December 2008
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“Susan Hunt leads children through Psalm 23, one verse at a time, looking in detail at a shepherd’s care through the eyes of his sheep. Sammy and His Shepherd explains important doctrines in simple and concise terms and points out how those doctrines about our Shepherd should impact the everyday lives of His sheep. This is a visually attractive book that sets forth the beauty of our Lord.”
—Starr Meade, Author, Keeping Holiday and Training Hearts, Teaching Minds
“Sammy and His Shepherd is a delightful book for children. Written as an imaginative story narrated by a young lamb, this book does a skillful exposition of Psalm 23. It even includes some great talking points for each chapter. Susan Hunt’s skills as a writer and rich theological insights are beautifully crafted into this story. Here is a book children will grow into and never outgrow.”
—Tedd Tripp, Pastor, conference speaker, and author, Shepherding a Child’s Heart
“I gave Susan Hunt’s latest book the real test: I began reading it out loud to my rambunctious five-year-old. He was immediately charmed by her storytelling ability and would not let me stop. Sammy and His Shepherd combines rich, theologically informed understanding with sanctified creativity to reveal the green pastures of God’s sovereign grace in all its loveliness.”
—Douglas Bond, Author, Crown & Covenant series, and Faith & Freedom trilogy
“In this lovely book on the best-loved psalm, Susan Hunt engages the attention in a delightful way. I would encourage families to use this book and take advantage of the clear teaching, which points to the Good Shepherd who loves children and demonstrated that love so gloriously at Calvary.”
—Carine Mackenzie, Author, Bible Time series and Bible Wise series
About the Author Susan Hunt is a former director and a current consultant for the Presbyterian Church in America’s Women in the Church ministry. She has written Sunday school and discipleship curricula and Bible study series, as well as a number of books for women and children. Her published titles for women include: Leadership for Women in the Church (co-authored with Peggy Hutcheson), Spiritual Mothering: The Titus 2 Mandate for Women Mentoring Women, Women’s Ministry in the Local Church (co-authored with Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III), and Heirs of the Covenant. Her children’s books include My ABC Bible Verses, and three titles co-authored with her son Richie Hunt: Big Truths for Little Kids, Discovering Jesus in Genesis, and Discovering Jesus in Exodus. She has spoken in women’s conferences across the United States and in several other countries. Susan is married to Gene Hunt, a retired Presbyterian Church in America pastor. They have three adult children and twelve grandchildren.
About the Illustrator Cory Godbey is an illustrator and author with Portland Studios in Greenville, South Carolina. As he tells it, Cory discovered his love for drawing in math class and soon began drawing pictures for elementary school textbooks. He eventually went to college to study old drawings by well-known artists, and he says he still looks at these old drawings when he runs out of ideas. He enjoys lively accordion music, pasta, and rain at night. He and his wife, Erin Elizabeth, live in South Carolina with their cats Harrel Whittington and James. |
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