Description

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Adapted from the all-new Young David animated series and inspired by the upcoming feature length animated David film, Shepherd is the second book in a highly-illustrated, early-reader chapter book series that imagines the life of a young shepherd, highlighting the faithfulness and love that would one day make him God’s chosen king of Israel.

It’s my job to look after the sheep. It’s God’s job to look after me!

I won’t leave him out there! 

David is a shepherd and every sheep in his flock matters to him—even the troublemakers. When Gibor goes missing, David sets out on a dangerous search, dead set on bringing him home. Will David’s faithfulness lead him to Gibor before it’s too late to save his mischievous sheep from danger?

 

King David was one of the greatest leaders in history. His legacy has endured for thousands of years . . . but how did it all begin? Adapted from the all-new Young David animated series streaming on Minno Kids, and inspired by the feature length animated David film coming Summer 2025, this early reader, highly illustrated chapter book series imagines the life of a young shepherd, highlighting the character traits that would one day make him God’s chosen king of Israel.

 

About the Author

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Andy McGuire is editorial director of Bethany House, where he has worked for fifteen years. Andy also writes and illustrates children’s books and has been either the author or illustrator of thirteen books ranging from read-alouds to middle grade fiction. He and his wife have three kids and live in Burnsville, MN. Follow Andy @andymcguire.author.illustrator on Instagram.