One Perfect Boy
Kathy Samuels, Richard L. Marks
Paperback
(Progeny Quest Publishers, Feb. 10, 2014)
Luke 2:52 says, “So Jesus grew both in height and in wisdom, and he was loved by God and by all who knew him”. (NLT) What can we learn from the ordinary life of a perfect little boy who was predestined to save the world? Kathy Samuels and Rich Marks have crafted a delightful and beautifully illustrated story that takes you by the hand and walks you through the unknown early years of this living, breathing miracle named Jesus. He is a baby who learns to speed-crawl in Egypt, a three-year-old who loves to splash in puddles and catch raindrops on his tongue, and a five-year-old who helps his earthly father in the carpenter shop in his hometown of Nazareth. His grandfather adores him and together they plant seeds and carefully prune the grape vines that grow in his arbor. Among his childhood adventures, Jesus and his family camp under the stars on their way to Jerusalem for Passover, and upon arriving there, a mother reluctantly allows her blind son to go with Jesus after he invites him to come and play. On another day, Jesus splashes and plays with friends in the Sea of Galilee. At the turn of each page, Jesus is growing up. Finally, at age twelve, Jesus’ mother realizes with wonderment how fast her son is growing and shares a memorable and touching moment about his birth in a stable. You will be captured with joy and touched by young Jesus as he interacts with the people in his life. Scripture references in the back of this book will help parents and teachers reinforce the message of Christ. For all ages, three to ninety-three. This book can be read as twelve bedtime stories or used as a teaching tool for young students at home or in the classroom.