The Shepherd's Coat by Caryll Houselander

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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From the Publisher A beautiful, Christ-centered story to share with your kids this Christmas Benji the shepherd boy’s dearest wish is to find the boy 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. This charming picture book tells the story of Benji the shepherd boy. Inspires readers to find the Christ Child in every person they encounter. A favorite Christmas story for families to enjoy again and again! About the Author Caryll Houselander was born in 1901 in Bath, England. She became Catholic when she was a little girl, and during her life she wrote many books, including the spiritual classic The Reed Of God. She also wrote beautiful stories for children that inspire her readers to find the Christ Child in every person they encounter. The Shepherd's Coat The Catholic Kids' Cookbook: Holy Days and Heavenly Food Light of the Sacraments Saintly Creatures: 14 Tales of Animals and Their Holy Companions Princesses of Heaven: The Flowers Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews 198 175 125 226 935 Price $20 04 $26 83 $20 83 $17 93 $20 83 Ages 5–12 6–14 4–12 5–12 3–8 Great for Girls ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Great for Boys ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ no data A Shine-the-Light Book no data no data ✓ no data no data Perfect for Christmas Gifts ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓