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Visually captivating and theologically rich Christian holiday books for kids from trusted sources in the Christian space

The Deliverer Has Come by Sarah Shin, Shin Maeng

The Deliverer Has Come: A Christmas Story

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A biblically historic Christmas book told from the unique perspective of a young Jewish girl living during the time of Jesus. Weaving in stories of the Messiah from the Old and New Testaments, this story will help children understand the “what” and embrace the “why” of Jesus’s birth story.

The Great Waking Up by Sarah Shin, Shin Maeng

The Great Waking Up: The Story of Easter

Releasing January 13, 2026

A vibrant Easter picture book set in ancient Israel, told through the eyes of a young Jewish girl living at the same time as Jesus. Rediscover the heart of Christian faith and hope through the Easter story about Jesus’s death on the cross (the Crucifixion) and His rising from the dead three days later (the Resurrection).

Meet the Author and Illustrator

Sarah Shin

Dr. Sarah Shin

Sarah is a Korean American theologian who loves helping the church share Jesus’s story. She is the author of Beyond Colorblind and earned her PhD in systematic theology at the University of Aberdeen. Sarah holds a master’s degree from MIT and master’s degrees in theology from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and the University of St. Andrews. She is a lecturer at Westminster Theological Centre in the UK. Sarah is married to Shin, and they live with their daughter in Scotland.

Shin Maeng

Shin Maeng

Shin is a Korean American illustrator living in Scotland with his wife, Sarah, and their daughter. He earned a master's degree in urban leadership from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Shin has been creating for churches, organizations, theologians, and publishers for over 15 years. He loves roaming around Scottish ruins, going on adventures with Jesus, and sharing those stories with new and old friends.

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