Shadows of the King: The Story of 1st & 2nd Samuel
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Shadows of the King is a beautiful retelling of 1st & 2nd Samuel, showing how God's goodness is always present, even in the shadows. Your children will meet King David and see that, while he had many good qualities, he was only a shadow of the king we truly need—Jesus.
- how Israel's leadership shifted from tribal to monarchy
- the life and ministry of Samuel as a prophet
- the rise and fall of Saul's reign
- how David both triumphed and failed as king, and ultimately his reign serves as a shadow of the coming Christ.
Features:
- Kid-Friendly Language: written in a way that is easy for children to understand and enjoy
- Illustrations: includes colorful and engaging illustrations to provide visual cues for comprehension
- Kaleidoscope Corners, where children can dig deeper into interesting topics from the book.
Kaleidoscope books can be used in many ways:
- bedtime reading
- family devotions
- Sunday School curriculum
- supplementary reading for book of the Bible sermon series
This book is perfect for elementary-aged children, who are growing out of a storybook Bible, but not yet ready for a full-text translation.
Read a sample of Shadows of the King before you buy.
"Gentle, instructive, and engaging, Shadows of the King reminds children (and adults!) how all our hero stories help us long for King Jesus, who will make all things right. I wish I had this book when my own children were younger!"
-Ashley Hales, author of A Spacious Life and Finding Holy in the Suburbs
"Shadows of the King brings the stories of 1 + 2 Samuel to life, both in the original horizon of the text and their fulfillment in Christ! I heartily recommend this book to parents who want to help their children see Old Testament narratives in light of God's big story in the Bible."
- Walter Shaw, blogger at WTSreads (@wtsreads)
"In her book, Shadows of the King: The Story of 1&2 Samuel, Elizabeth pours out solid biblical teachings through stunning illustrations and powerful storytelling. This book is timely and shelf worthy for every family! A must-read for children of all ages."
- Cassandra Speer, bestselling author, Bible teacher, and Vice President of Her True Worth
"A powerful retelling of 1&2 Samuel, leaving us wanting more of Jesus, our one true hero. Woven all throughout this masterpiece you will see the good news of the gospel shining in the shadows. The connections will draw kids to a clear understanding of God's presence, place, people, and purpose. A Biblical resource every family needs!"
- Jennifer Edewaard, author of Encamp
Author: Elizabeth Santelmann
Illustrator: Garyfallia Leftheri
Length: 150 pages
Recommended for ages 6-12
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These are beautiful books. My kids love them!
We gave this to our grandkids for Christmas and they (and the parents) were so excited.
My bought this for my 9 year old stepson. We have made it a routine to read it every night and it has been life-changing. Even when he is not with us, we read it over FaceTime. He looks forward to it every night and is truly comprehending the message.
Our kids ages 9 and 10 are soaking these up!! Thank you!
I ordered this book as a gift and it arrived in a timely manner. The content and artwork were wonderful. Our family loves everything Kaleidoscope does!
I’ve been reading one chapter per day aloud to my kids (ages 3-10) and they always beg for another chapter. It’s well-written and keeps everyone’s attention. I’ve loved how there is bonus info included about various Old Testament topics that could be confusing (the 12 tribes of Israel, an Ebenezer stone, tearing one’s clothes in grief, etc). We’re really enjoying it and would 100% recommend it!!