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by Caryll Houselander (Author), Jess Mason (Illustrator)
Benji the shepherd boy's dearest wish is to find the Baby Jesus and give him his most prized possession: a sheepskin coat. What will he do when he discovers a lost little boy trembling in the cold? Should he give the coat away to someone who desperately needs it or keep it in case he finds the Christ child? This story, beautifully told by beloved spiritual writer Caryll Houselander, reveals deep spiritual truths through an encounter with Jesus and a reminder that what we do for the least of these, we do for him. With breathtaking illustrations by Jess Mason, this stunning book will be a favorite Christmas story for families to enjoy again and again.
Author Biography
Author: Caryll Houselander was born in 1901 in Bath, England. She became Catholic when she was a little girl, and during her life she wrote many books, including the spiritual classic The Reed Of God. She also wrote beautiful stories for children that inspire her readers to find the Christ Child in every person they encounter.
Illustrator: Jess Mason is an illustrator, cat lover, and reader of books. She graduated from the University of Worcester with a First in Illustration in 2018. Since then, she has worked on a variety of middle grade books and picture books. She lives in Worcestershire, England, with her cat, Steve.
