The Deliverer Has Come: A Christmas Story
Words by Sarah Shin; Illustrations by Shin Maeng
Told from the perspective of a young girl living during the time of Jesus’s birth, this uniquely illustrated nativity story helps young readers understand the “what” and embrace the “why” of Christmas.
Anika loves stories. Her favorites are the stories Great Auntie Anna shares from the scriptures. The stories about the Deliverer, the one God promised to send, the one whom the Israelites have been waiting for. Soon, Anika begins to hear new stories that hint that the Deliverer has come—from shepherds, wise men, and even her great-auntie! Will Anika get to one day tell the story of how she, too, met the Deliverer?
Through this child’s-eye view of the original nativity story, accompanied by breathtakingly unique illustrations, husband-and-wife team Sarah Shin and Shin Maeng weave together the anticipation and waiting in the season of Advent with the celebration of the arrival of our hope through Jesus.
Reader Reviews
“What a powerful telling of the story of Jesus. It’s both rooted in biblical study and reimagined for children. The visuals are stunning and eye-popping. Love that we added this to our kids libraries, and can’t wait to share this with our church’s children this Christmas season.”
“This book feels like an instant classic. It beautifully balances reverence and warmth, making it a cherished addition to our Christmas traditions. Highly recommend for families who want to center the season on faith and share the joy of the gospel with their children.”
“The Deliverer Has Come is a refreshing retelling of the Nativity through the eyes of a child. Shin Maeng’s illustrations are iconic—filled with vibrant color and wonderful joy. I could clearly see and appreciate the themes of longing, anticipation, and the arrival of Christmas Day.”
“This beautifully written and illustrated book is a must-have for not only children, but adults as well. [The author’s] creative telling of the Christmas story from the perspective of the prophet Anna’s niece, will capture your heart and bring joy to your soul. [The illustrator’s] illustrations are engaging and bring profound meaning to the story, too. In addition, the book has an excellent foundation in Scripture with a helpful reference guide in the back, complete with more illustrations! A perfect gift for children and one their parents will enjoy, too.”
“In the words of my 4-year-old daughter: ‘This is my favorite, favorite book, and I wish I could read it 59 times and then read it some more!’”
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