Shadows of the King: The Story of 1st & 2nd Samuel
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Shadows of the King is a beautiful retelling of 1st & 2nd Samuel, showing how God's goodness is always present, even in the shadows. Your children will meet King David and see that, while he had many good qualities, he was only a shadow of the king we truly need—Jesus.
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"Gentle, instructive, and engaging, Shadows of the King reminds children (and adults!) how all our hero stories help us long for King Jesus, who will make all things right. I wish I had this book when my own children were younger!"
-Ashley Hales, author of A Spacious Life and Finding Holy in the Suburbs
"Shadows of the King brings the stories of 1 + 2 Samuel to life, both in the original horizon of the text and their fulfillment in Christ! I heartily recommend this book to parents who want to help their children see Old Testament narratives in light of God's big story in the Bible."
- Walter Shaw, blogger at WTSreads (@wtsreads)
"In her book, Shadows of the King: The Story of 1&2 Samuel, Elizabeth pours out solid biblical teachings through stunning illustrations and powerful storytelling. This book is timely and shelf worthy for every family! A must-read for children of all ages."
- Cassandra Speer, bestselling author, Bible teacher, and Vice President of Her True Worth
"A powerful retelling of 1&2 Samuel, leaving us wanting more of Jesus, our one true hero. Woven all throughout this masterpiece you will see the good news of the gospel shining in the shadows. The connections will draw kids to a clear understanding of God's presence, place, people, and purpose. A Biblical resource every family needs!"
- Jennifer Edewaard, author of Encamp
Author: Elizabeth Santelmann
Illustrator: Garyfallia Leftheri
Length: 150 pages
Recommended for ages 6-12
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