As his flock of sheep settle down to sleep, oh no! The shepherd notices hes one sheep short! Will he find his lost lamb before night falls? One Sheep Short is a fun retelling in rhyme of a classic Bible parable for kids, showing how valuable each person is to God, from award-winning author Bob Hartman. The beloved Bible story of the lost sheep is brilliantly retold in this entertaining picture book for 3-5 year olds. With Bob Hartmans characteristic entertaining wit, One Sheep Short is the perfect way to introduce this classic Bible story to kids in a way thats accessible and easily understood. Bright, quirky illustrations from Mark Beech bring this Bible story book to life, and kids will love joining in with the fun and memorable rhymes as they read along. The clear, simple text is ideal for young children just starting to read and for adults to read aloud. One Sheep Short is a picture book that children and parents alike will adore and as part of the Rhyming Parables series is the perfect follow on from Bob Hartmans Rhyming Bible. It is also a brilliant story time resource for KS1 teachers, Sunday School teachers and those involved in childrens ministry. Kids will learn about the parables in a memorable, engaging way, and gain a new understanding of how every person, including them, is loved and valued by God.

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Bob Hartmans Rhyming Parables .

This book has been graded for interest at 3-5 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2022 by SPCK Publishing .

BOB HARTMAN, author of the best-selling Lion Storyteller Bible, and other titles in the Storyteller series, the highly acclaimed Angels, Angels All Around , and the hilarious Wolf Who Cried Boy. Sue Mongredien has written over 50 books for children, which include some of the best-selling Rainbow Magic series. She lives in Bath with her husband and young children. Mark Beech is an exciting and talented new illustrator. Mark lives in London.