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Purchase Autographed Copies of Little Shepherd for Your Little Person

Autographed books make special presents. I hope you’ll consider purchasing a copy of Little Shepherd for your little person this holiday season.

Obed is in the hills outside Bethlehem when the angels appear to announce the Savior’s birth. Can he trust that the miracle of the first Christmas will keep his flock safe while he visits the newborn King?

Read an excerpt!

Off in the distance, a wolf howled. Obed moved closer to his flock, scanning the hills for any sign of a pack that might race in and steal his sheep. His family depended upon the sheep for food and their wool for clothing. No sheep would be lost under his watch.

He shivered inside his cloak. While the days were getting warmer, the nights still chilled him. He walked over to the large fire blazing inside the pit. He rubbed his hands together and held them up to the fire to warm them.

Above him, the sky twinkled with millions of stars. Obed couldn’t remember a night so clear.

Suddenly, a bright light filled the sky.

Obed trembled. “Father, what is happening?”

His father dropped to the ground, his right hand blocking his eyes from the intense light.

Obed pulled the edges of his cloak closer to his face as he squinted up at the mysterious form hovering overhead. He shivered, but this time it was not because of the cold.

Read what critics are saying about Little Shepherd!

“It’s a great book for families during the holidays looking to bring more depth and understanding to the standard nativity story.”

–Christy’s World of Books

Little Shepherd is a great Christmas story for children between the ages of 4-8 that inspires faith and trust in something that cannot be seen, but can be felt in the heart and in the soul. This book would make a great addition to any Christmas collection as well as in any religious setting.”

–The Crypto-Capers Review

“Your first reaction may be, oh goodness another story on the birth of Christ. Toss those thoughts away and immerse yourself and your children into the magical arrival of Christ the Lord. Children’s author, Cheryl C. Malandrinos has re-explored and created a beautiful re-enactment of Christ the Lord’s birth in a unique and awe inspiring rendition which surely will become classical reading in Christian religious school studies and home libraries.

The old time illustrations expertly created by illustrator, Eugene Ruble will leave you feeling that you journeyed through the countryside with Obed and his fellow shepherds.”

–Donna McDine, award-winning author of The Golden Pathway

Autographed copies can be ordered by contacting me at cg20pm00(at)gmail(dot)com.  Please place “Little Shepherd” on the subject line. Autographed copies sell for $10 with a flat shipping rate of $3 to ship anywhere in the United States. Additional shipping charges will apply for orders outside of the US.

Can accept PayPal and bank checks or money orders (no personal checks).

Little Shepherd Virtual Book Tour Week Eight

The LITTLE SHEPHERD VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR ’10 continues this week with several stops. Here is where you’ll find me:

Monday, November 22

Interviewed at Personovelty

Guest blogging at Pets and Their Authors

Tuesday, November 23

Book reviewed at What You Reading Now?

Wednesday, November 24

Book reviewed at Just One More Paragraph

Friday, November 26

Interviewed and book reviewed at Family Literacy and You

Book reviewed at Holiday Gift Guide  and Giving N Sharing

Saturday, December 4 @ 11 AM Eastern

Interviewed at A Book and A Chat Podcast with Storyheart

Don’t forget that I am running two giveaways during this tour. All you need to do is leave a comment at any of my tour stops, along with your email address, to be entered in a drawing to win a Christmas gift basket with a retail value of $65. There is also a giveaway for those who purchase a copy of Little Shepherd through the end of my virtual book tour on December 17th.

You can find full details on these giveaways at http://littleshepherdchildrensbook.blogspot.com/2010/09/giveaways-announced-for-little-shepherd.html.

If you’re interested in picking up a copy of Little Shepherd you’ll find it available at:
 

Little Shepherd Virtual Book Tour Week Seven Recap

In case you missed me, here is a list of my stops from week seven of the LITTLE SHEPHERD VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR ’10.

Monday, November 15

Guest blogging at Glamourastic Eats

Tuesday, November 16

Interviewed at Let’s Talk Virtual Book Tours

Book reviewed at Lady D Books

Wednesday, November 17

Guest blogging at Life in the First Draft

Thursday, November 18

Guest blogging at Life in the First Draft

Book reviewed at RBC Library

Friday, November 19

Guest blogging at Life in the First Draft

Interviewed at Judge a Book By The Cover

Little Shepherd Virtual Book Tour – Week Six

Here is where you’ll find me this week during the LITTLE SHEPHERD VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR ’10:

Monday, November 8

Guest blogging at Book Marketing Buzz

Interviewed at Linda Weaver Clarke’s blog

Tuesday, November 9

Guest blogging at Thoughts in Progress

Guest blogging at Double M

Wednesday, November 10

Book reviewed at A Room without Books is Empty

Book reviewed at Mayra’s Secret Bookcase

Thursday, November 11

Interviewed at The Writer’s Life

Interviewed at Margot’s Books for Kids and Writing News

Friday, November 12

Book reviewed at My Favorite Things

Interviewed at Beth’s Book Basket

Stop by these blog stops and leave comments for your chance to win a gift basket full of Christmas themed prizes, including an autographed copy of Little Shepherd, a retelling of the Christmas story that has ranked as an Amazon bestseller in its category in September, October, and November.

Little Shepherd Virtual Book Tour – Week Five Recap

In case you missed me at any of these stops last week, here is a list of blogs I visited with the direct links embedded in the title. Leave comments at any or all of these blog stops to increase your chances of winning Giveaway #1, which retails for $65!

Monday, November 1
Interviewed at As the Pages Turn

Tuesday, November 2
Book reviewed at Broken Teepee

Wednesday, November 3
Book reviewed at Debbie’s Book Bag

Thursday, November 4
Book spotlighted on The Plot
Guest blogging at SFC Blog Family Matters
Book reviewed at Café of Dreams

Friday, November 5
Guest blogging at The Plot
Book reviewed at Confessions of an Overworked Mom


Thanks to my wonderful blog hosts and readers!
Remember, those who purchase a copy of Little Shepherd from one of the vendors below and send me proof of purchase by December 19, 2010, will be entered in to win a separate giveaway of lovely prizes with a retail value of $97!
Little Shepherd is available from: