The Lost Lamb [Hardcover]

Melody Carlson (Author), Steve Bjorkman (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 19, 1999 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

The day has ended; it's time for sleep.
By name the shepherd counts his sheep.
But when he finds that one is gone
He knows exactly what must be done.
His search that lasts the whole night through
Will teach you how much God loves you.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 36 pages
• Publisher: Crossway Books (March 19, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581340729
• ISBN-13: 978-1581340723
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #492,038 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Melody Carlson has written around 200 books for teens, women and children. That's a lot of books, but mostly she considers herself a "storyteller." Her books range from serious issues like schizophrenia (Finding Alice) to lighter topics like house-flipping (A Mile in My Flip-Flops) but most of the inspiration behind her fiction comes right out of real life. Her young adult novels (Diary of a Teenage Girl, TrueColors etc.) appeal to teenage girls around the world. Her annual Christmas novellas become more popular each year. She's won a number of awards (including the Rita and Gold Medallion) and some of her books have been optioned for film/TV. Carlson has two grown sons and makes her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and yellow Lab dog. To find out more about Melody Carlson, visit her website at http://www.melodycarlson.com/

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very cute!, April 23, 2003

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violet (PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Lost Lamb (Hardcover)

This is a very nice book. I like how the story didn't veer off from the original Biblical version the way a lot of Bible story books do. Luke 15 1-7 is a very important parable and this book presents it in a gentle, Christ centered way. The illustrations are lovely, the story was sweet and accurate. Makes a lovely bedtime storybook for young children.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining teaching story, June 6, 2002

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This review is from: The Lost Lamb (Hardcover)

The colorful illustrations and the light-hearted rhyming carry this book effortlessly along. And, I like how Jesus' words are presented on the last page of the book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable illustration of a familiar parable, December 10, 2009

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HeatherHH - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Lost Lamb (Hardcover)

This story is of a shepherd and his one hundred sheep, every one known to him by name. When the shepherd discovers his ine missing lamb, he sets out to find it, no matter how long it takes. At the very end of the story, after the lamb's return is celebrated, the final page quotes Jesus' parable of the lost lamb from the Bible (New King James version).

The text is rhythmic and enjoyable. This really does make the meaning of the parable very clear to a child. At the end, after reading the Scripture account, I added a couple sentences of my own tying the shepherd's behavior to that of our Savior. Nice story that my children (8, 6, 4, and 2 1/2) enjoyed, while helping illustrate an important spiritual truth. I'd recommend this book to Christian parents, though it's unfortunately out of print. I will be getting a used copy of this for my nieces and nephews, as well as checking out other books by this author.