Title: Little Shepherd

Written by: Cheryl C. Malandrinos

Illustrated by: Eugene Ruble

Ages: 4 – 8

Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.

PRINT ISBN: 978-1-61633-085-9; 1616330856

eBook ISBN: 978-1-61633-086-6; 1616330864

Published: August 2010

Synopsis:

In the hills outside Bethlehem, Obed guards his first flock of sheep. When the angels appear to tell of the Savior’s birth, he is hesitant to follow the others to see the new King. When Obed returns to his sheep, he realizes it is a night of miracles.

Read the 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.

PURCHASE LITTLE SHEPHERD FROM GUARDIAN ANGEL PUBLISHING! COMING SOON TO AMAZON.COM AND OTHER ONLINE RETAILERS!

Follow the LITTLE SHEPHERD VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR OCT/NOV/DEC ’10. Visit www.pumpupyourbook.com during the months of October, November, and December to learn more about Cheryl and her first children’s book.

Cheryl C. Malandrinos is a freelance writer and editor from Western Massachusetts. She is a founding member of Musing Our Children, and editor in chief of the group’s quarterly newsletter, Pages & Pens.

Ms. Malandrinos is also a blogger, book reviewer, and online publicist. Little Shepherd is her first children’s book.

Visit Cheryl at www.ccmalandrinos.com

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Off to the Printers

August 23, 2010 Cheryl Malandrinos

Here’s the final cover of my book. The title is now Little Shepherd. I was told it was loaded for the printers, so it should be available soon.

Keep an eye on this site and at Guardian Angel Publishing for when it is ready for sale.

I’m still looking for a small handful of hosts for my blog tour, which will run weekdays from October 4th through December 17th. Feel free to email me at cg20pm00(at)gmail(dot)com if you’re interested.

Thanks!

Cheryl

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My Galley Has Arrived!

August 16, 2010 Cheryl Malandrinos

Okay, I guess maybe this is exciting only to the author, but I received my interior galley for Little Shepherd. New title? Not really, just when I received the cover art I saw my original title of The Little Shepherd Boy on it and figured the publisher decided to stick with it. When I received the interior galley today, however, it read Little Shepherd, so it looks like that will be the printed title.

When I checked my Inbox a little while ago the cover galley had arrived too. I’m thrilled. Artist Eugene Ruble has done an excellent job with the artwork for this book. I knew he would, but I am beyond thrilled with it.

Can’t wait to share the news that this book is finally available.

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The Little Shepherd Boy Virtual Book Tour – Oct, Nov, and Dec 2010!

August 12, 2010 Cheryl Malandrinos

Join Cheryl C. Malandrinos, author of the Christian children’s picture book, The Little Shepherd Boy (Guardian Angel Publishing), as she virtually tours the blogosphere in October, November, and December on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book Promotion!

About Cheryl C. Malandrinos

Cheryl C. Malandrinos is a freelance writer, editor, and ghostwriter. She is a founding member of Musing Our Children, and Editor in Chief of the group’s quarterly newsletter, Pages & Pens. Ms. Malandrinos is a virtual book tour coordinator for Pump Up Your Book Promotion.

The Little Shepherd Boy, a Christmas miracle story, is her first published children’s book. Cheryl lives in Western Massachusetts with her husband, two children, and five cats. She also has a fully grown son.

Visit Cheryl online at ccmalandrinos.com.

About The Little Shepherd Boy

Obed is in the fields 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?

Cheryl Malandrinos’ THE LITTLE SHEPHERD BOY VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR ’10 will officially begin on October 4, 2010 and end on December 17, 2010. Please contact Cheryl at cg20pm00(at)gmail(dot)com if you are interested in hosting her during this tour. Electronic and printed formats are available.

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Welcome!

August 1, 2010 admin

Welcome to my new home on the World Wide Web. Over the next few weeks data from my former tripod site will make it’s way over here. Once complete, this will be the only site updated on a regular basis–with the exception of my many blogs, of course.

Thanks for stopping by!