Looking for the Lost Sheep (Stories Jesus Told series)

Reviewed by:

G. Connor Salter, Professional Writing alumnus from Taylor University, Upland, IN.

Title:

Looking for the Lost Sheep (Stories Jesus Told series)

Author:

Tim Ladwig

Publisher:

Our Daily Bread Publishing

https://odb.org

Publication Date:

August 4, 2020

Format:

Hardcover

Pages:

32 pages

OVERVIEW

Takes text of the story of the parable of the lost sheep, beginning with the Pharisees grumbling at Jesus and Jesus responding by telling the parable. The text is taken directly from the New International Version of the Bible, with drawings illustrating each scene in the story.

Ladwig creates some lovely artwork for this picture book. By sticking to the original text and only adding slight additions (the shepherd fighting off a wolf, animals playing nearby as Jesus teaches), the book presents the Bible story in a way that will perk children’s visual interests.

A great resource for introduce children to a well-known Bible story.

ASSESSMENT

Rating (1 to 5 stars)

5 stars

Suggested Audience

Parents seeking Bible storybooks for their young kids that utilize the Bible without adapting it too much.

Christian Impact

This book will help many young children gain their first understanding of an important Bible story that shows them Jesus’ love for them.

Note: Parents and kids who enjoy this book may enjoy the previous books in the Stories Jesus Told Series by Tim Ladwig, including The Lost Son Comes Home and Who Is My Neighbor?

A great resource for introduce children to a well-known Bible story.