A Song for My Shepherd: A Coloring Book Adaptation of the Twenty-third Psalm for Children

This loving adaptation brings the Twenty-Third Psalm to life through simple poetic language and pictures of everyday situations. Children will want to hear the psalm again and again till they can "read" it themselves. Coloring the pictures provides a way for them to learn the psalm on a different level. The finished artwork then becomes an opportunity to share this message of love as kids proudly show off their masterpieces. All together, the activities of listening to the psalm, reading it, and coloring it help children grow in their own relationship with God. The language of the adaptation is beautiful and lyrical, able to withstand multiple readings by adults, yet simple enough to be understood by the youngest child. The nearly two dozen pictures present clean strong images--placing contemporary kids within the emotional truth of the psalm in scenes of coming and going, looking at nature, hugging a teddy bear, meeting the shepherd, and being held safe by a loving family and a loving God. Offering comfort to children of all faiths, A Song for My Shepherd will appeal to families, teachers, and religious educators. The coloring book is also perfect for use by daycare centers, pediatricians, hospital day rooms, after-school programs, and more. For ages 2 to 8.