The Lord Is My Shepherd

By: Anne Wilson

Book Overview

The words of Psalm Twenty-Three have long comforted and reassured people of all ages. This imaginative, new presentation of the psalm pairs its timeless words with vibrant, contemporary illustrations... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802852505
• ISBN13: 9780802852502
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.8" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

An illustrated book of the Lord's Prayer

The Lord Is My Shepherd, illustrated by Anne Wilson, uses Psalms 23 as its text. The text is broken down into sentences, with each segment illustrated in a unique way. The poetic language of the Bible verses lend themselves well to the vibrant, double-page illustrations throughout the book. What I like: I like the artwork. Its eclectic and impressionist nature grabs your attention right from the start. The first sentence, "The Lord is my shepherd," shows a figure standing in a blue circle, surrounded by circles of various colors and patterns flowing out to the edges of the pages. "He maketh me to lie down in green pastures" is illustrated with a painting of a patchwork of field-like segments, with a group of figures lying in a circle on a patch of green. What I Dislike: The title suggested, to me, a book of more depth about the 23rd Psalm. I thought it would be either a book about how God "shepherds" us through life, or an annotated explanation of this favorite psalm. Overall Rating: Good. Age Appeal: According to the publisher, the book is intended for 4-8-year-olds. That is probably because of the minimal text and abundance of color illustrations. But, I think older children, and adults, would appreciate the book more as they would understand its contents. The younger children, however, would certainly enjoy the bright, kaleidoscope of colors and patterns used to illustrate the text. 4 stars Christine M. Irvin - Christian Children's Book Review

A vivid and attention provoking picture book

The Lord Is My Shepherd presents the hallowed words of Psalm Twenty-Three enhanced with powerful color illustrations of semi-abstract art by Anne Wilson. A vivid and attention provoking picture book, The Lord Is My Shepherd creates a strong and contemporary feel which is particularly recommended for children of all ages and denominational backgrounds.