Young David: Shepherd

Adapted from the all-new YOUNG DAVID animated series and inspired by the feature-length, animated DAVID film, Shepherd is the second book in a highly-illustrated, early-reader, chapter book series that imagines the life of a young boy, highlighting the courage and faithfulness that would one day make him God’s chosen king of Israel.

It’s my job to look after the sheep. It’s God’s job to look after me!

I won’t leave him out there!

David is a shepherd and every sheep in his flock matters to him--even the troublemakers. When Gibor goes missing, David sets out on a dangerous search, determined to bring him home. Will David’s faithfulness lead him to Gibor before it’s too late to save his mischievous sheep from danger?

King David was one of the greatest leaders in history. His legacy has endured for thousands of years . . . but how did it all begin? Imagine what might have happened before the powerful Bible story of David in the Old Testament. Invite children to learn the values and virtues that made David a man after God’s own heart through this inspirational children’s book.

Andy McGuire is editorial director of Bethany House, where he has worked for fifteen years. Andy also writes and illustrates children’s books and has been either the author or illustrator of thirteen books ranging from read-alouds to middle grade fiction. He and his wife have three kids and live in Burnsville, MN. Follow Andy @andymcguire.author.illustrator on Instagram.