David Curtis, Sharyn Curtis

Shepherd Stories Volume 2

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Since firelight first illuminated gathered faces, people have told stories; their listeners might laugh, be moved to tears, horror, delight, or new understanding. Stories create community, share values and beliefs, sweeten wisdom with humor. Stories become part of a family's inheritance. Shepherd Stories is a collection meant to be part of that experience for children ages 4-10. These stories were collected from two shepherds. The first shepherd loves and cares for a flock of sheep. Each evening, he calls his lambs together and tells a story which responds gently to the lambs' experiences that day. The second shepherd, the Good Shepherd, also told stories. His stories have been compiled in a big book; each of the lamb's stories is matched with a story from that book. Each pair of stories includes discussion questions to guide "digging deeper" into meaning and personal application. This is the perfect book to enjoy together at bedtime, quiet time, or in a classroom. Shepherd Stories Volume 2 includes tales of a two-headed monster who saves a flock of sheep, a blind cat who finds an unlikely friend, and a sad boy whose life is changed by a butterfly. Paired with each tale is a Bible story that tells of a similar experience: the greatest love leads one man to give the greatest of gifts, an anointed king waits years to be crowned, and faithful friends experience a miracle that can't be explained. Shepherd Stories Volume 2 is part of a five-volume set of engaging stories about badgers and foxes, honeybees, sheep, pike, horses and crayfish, dogs, a trustworthy bat, a courageous mouse, and many more. Some stories are factual, some more fanciful. Readers will also hear familiar (and less familiar) Bible stories. The abundant, carefully drawn illustrations are richly detailed but left void of color, so young artists can personalize their own copies of these lovely books.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Litnet! Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 48
• Altersempfehlung: 4 bis 10 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Juni 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 279mm x 3mm
• Gewicht: 177g
• ISBN-13: 9798992669800
• Artikelnr.: 74789368

Autorenporträt

David Curtis was born in Illinois, has lived mostly in the northern parts of Idaho and Montana and currently resides with his wife, Sharyn, in Minnesota. He is a writer, teacher, photographer, craftsman, husband, and dad.David's life journey has carried him outside the US to Africa and Europe. He and his wife, Sharyn, have collaborated to create a literacy curriculum for children in Uganda and a bilingual book of fables and Bible stories for children in the Czech Republic and a new book of fables and Bible stories for children in the United States entitled Shepherd Stories. David Curtis first wrote these stories at the request of friends in the Czech Republic. His friends were all parents and part of a small church there. Many were new to the faith and learning how to navigate a Biblical lifestyle; they wanted a book to read with their children. David taught Special Education at elementary schools in Idaho and Montana for twenty years and specialized in literacy skills. He and his wife Sharyn raised their two sons there, and later lived in Uganda, developed a literacy curriculum, trained teachers, and formed a non-profit to support a continuation of the work led by local teacher-trainers. They also enjoyed many lengthy stays in the Czech Republic. David developed a love of writing early in his life and continues to write contemplative poetry, which he sometimes combines with photographs he has taken. He and Sharyn are now retired and live in Minnesota, where they hope to take up snow shoeing!