Hurry, Shepherds!

About this book

Good news is waiting in Bethlehem.Mary and Joseph have traveled a long way. Out in the fields, shepherds are watching their sheep. Then an angel brings a message that fills the night with joy: Jesus has been born.Hurry, Shepherds! invites children ages 3-9 to follow the story from God's promise to Mary to Jesus' birth, the shepherds' visit, and the wise men bringing gifts. Short passages and warm, colorful pictures make it a welcoming book to read together.This gentle retelling draws on selected events from Luke 1-2 and Matthew 1-2. It includes forty illustrated story pages, a Bible-reading guide, questions for discussion, a drawing activity, and a short prayer.Share it during Advent, read it at bedtime, or bring it to Sunday school. Let children ask questions, notice the pictures, and hear the good news of Christmas.