Samson’s Gift – A Christmas Tradition
$19.95
Written & Illustrated by Ellen Jean Diederich
Four color, Hard cover 32 page book
Signed First Edition ISBN 978-0-9728654-6-3
In Ellen’s book “Samson’s Gift”, Samson tells his story of learning the beauty and joy of giving when he chooses to share his warm precious wool with the baby Jesus. The setting is in Jerusalem. There is a star and angels. The sheep are named after biblical characters. It is a perfect Christmas gift! Jackie Cox-Moorhead Extra
Samson’s Gift won the 2014 Gold Illumination Award Winning Book
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Publisher’s Weekly – Samson’s Gift, by Ellen Jean Diederich
A lamb explains how his fine wool proved fit for a king in this tender hearted Nativity tale, published by the author/artist. Orphaned during a wolf attack that killed his mother, Samson was rescued by shepherds and adopted as the favorite of one shepherd’s daughter, Tedra. The lamb’s unusually rich coat – and Tedra’s pleas – earn him protection from an early shearing, a circumstance that puts him in good standing as he and Tedra accompany the three traveling kings seeking “a new baby king” in a nearby stable. Upon seeing the infant wrapped in rags, Samson sacrifices his special wool “to protect the baby from the prickly straw.” Diederich’s rough textured, Neo-impressionist style paintings blend watercolors and acrylics in softly lit tones, creating an idyllic setting. A closing page of “Sheep and Wool Fun Facts” is included. Ages 5 and up.
Samson’s Gift ISBN: 9780972865463
Written & Illustrated by Ellen Jean Diederich
Edited by Cynthia Nelson
ISBN: 9780972865463
Price: $19.95
32 pages Binding: Hardcover Perfect Bound
Year of Publication: 2014