The Shepherd's Coat
The Shepherd's Coat
Illustrated by Jess Mason
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Benji the shepherd boy’s dearest wish is to find the Baby Jesus and give him his most prized possession: a sheepskin coat. What will he do when he discovers a lost little boy trembling in the cold? Should he give the coat away to someone who desperately needs it or keep it in case he finds the Christ Child? This story, beautifully told by beloved spiritual writer Caryll Houselander, reveals deep spiritual truths through an encounter with Jesus and a reminder that what we do for the least of these, we do for him. With breathtaking illustrations by Jess Mason, this stunning book will be a favorite Christmas story for families to enjoy again and again.
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“A tender story of a shepherd boy's cherished desire to find and honor the Christ child, this gentle story will be a gift of a tale for families to savor at Christmas. Houselander's imaginative narration and the sweet illustrations make this book a delight for children and a gift to treasure.”
—Sarah Clarkson, author of This Beautiful Truth
“This beautiful story gently conveys the pillars of Houselander's spirituality: that we know Christ through his mother, that we meet him in one another, and that we are called to be his hands and feet in the world today. This lovingly illustrated edition makes these truths available to a new generation of children.”
—Julia Meszaros, (co-)editor of Caryll Houselander's novel The Dry Wood
“Mason's artwork has a timeless quality. The soft and alluring illustrations capture the rolling rural settings of biblical times and the characters express a real humanity. One can almost get lost in the pages; they evoke the peacefulness of God and complement Houselander's simple text, which has a unique way of making children feel present and included in this warm story about a small boy with a big heart. A charming tale that makes our Savior's words come to life: ‘What you did to the least of these you did to me.’”
—Tyler Blanski, author of An Immovable Feast: How I Gave Up Spirituality for a Life of Religious Abundance