Elizabeth Jaeger is a pastor living in rural Wisconsin with her husband and three mostly-grown children. In addition to The Little Shepherd, she is the author of The Pentecost Story, It's Halloween, Little Pumpkin and It's Easter, Little Bunny. Irene Montano lives in a sunny island and she's always dreaming of her future. She loves the warmth of daily life: the breakfast, the smell of coffee, children, and the rain. She has worked for Caterpillar Books, Beaming Books, Benchmark, Pearson, Oxford University Press, Maverick, Auzou, and Egmont.
Description
"Tenderness and love permeate this imaginative Christmas shepherd boy story. Brightly colored, jump-off-the-page illustrations meld beautifully with the wonderful storytelling, capturing the good news of Christmas." --Joyce K. Ellis, author of The Fabulous World That God Made "With sweet illustrations and gentle rhyme, this book is a lovely, refreshing retelling of the birth of Jesus. It belongs on every child's bookshelf." --Glenys Nellist, author of 'Twas the Evening of Christmas and the Love Letters from God series "Elizabeth Jaeger's The Little Shepherd is a wonderful introduction to the Christmas story for the youngest readers. Simple rhymes combined with charming illustrations make this the perfect stocking stuffer/Christmas read aloud." --Jamie A. Swenson, author of A Fall Ball for All and Meet Woof & Quack "Children will relate to the child's point of view while enjoying the rhyming text and joyful art. Add this book to your collection of Christmas favorites." --Robin Currie, author of The Very Best Story Ever Told and the Baby Bible Storybook series