The Shepherd On The Search

by Josh & Lindsey Helms

Finding CHRIST in Christmas

Genres: Christmas

14 pages, Hardcover

Reviews

[Emmy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute. Great Christian alternative to Elf on the Shelf!

[Sarah Poling · Rating 3 out of 5]

My daughter has been driving me crazy begging for an Elf... and that's not how we process Christmas. We look at Christ's coming, as a babe, born in a manager, and a naughty elf just doesn't easily make a connection about the birth of Jesus for me. Instead we've read Jotham's journey series aloud to anticipate and re-live Bible life and what the experience of the children alive when Jesus was born might be like. And my three older BOYS have been captivated and on the edge of their seats to listen for the entire advent season. But my girl, well she wants to share with her friends who talk about their elves each day. So I decided I need to find a compromise. So next year "Shep" (you get to name your Shepherd) will be hidden each day of December. I haven't done the hiding yet as I bought it after Christmas for next year so I can't report on that. But what i can say is- this kit, you are buying a stuffed shepherd and a book that introduces the concept (like the elf) of finding him every day in December. That's all the beautiful hard cover story book does- is set up the expectation rather simply. But they also sell a small advent book to read aloud, and you MUST purchase this as well. I loved it and will review it as well. So if you need an alternative this is it, but alone it's not a fully prepared daily connection to Christ without the advent read aloud book.

[Rachel Marie Kang · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the sweetest book that gives way to a simple, soulful celebration of the story of Jesus’ birth. My boys are in love with our new tradition of searching for shepherd. Highly recommend, along with the rest of the other activisties that come go along with Shepherd on the Search.

[Byron Flores · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aparte de darnos disciplina como familia para leerlo cada día aunque medio de vacaciones, es un libro que tiene aplicación donde todos se involucran. Bueno para compartir a otros niños y sueltos la razón de la Navidad.

[Jaime · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great new family tradition this year! We love it! Keeping Christ in Christmas!

[Aleena Grosjean · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book gets you started on the journey, but I highly recommend the daily devotional that goes with this shepherd.

[Kevin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read it with the kids last night. A great story and idea to help stay focused on Jesus this Holiday season.