Samuel’S Gift for Baby Jesus!

By Sandy Saia Lombardo

Samuel the lovable donkey forms a close bond with Mary, who is to become the mother of Jesus. Samuel displays biblical principles throughout the story, especially showing obedience, praise for the Lord, worship, respect, and lots of Love.

Hear Samuels prayers and be at the campfire to support his quest to be the chosen donkey to carry Mary and her unborn son to Bethlehem. Meet Samuels family and friends, a very special group. Hold on to your heart when Samuel gives Baby Jesus his gift.

Including adorable illustrations, Samuels Gift for Baby Jesus is a touching story to share with your children at Christmas and all through the year.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Sep 24, 2015
• ISBN: 9781490891705

Sandy Saia Lombardo

SANDY SAIA LOMBARDO lives with Tom, her husband of thirty eight years, in Plymouth, MA. She feels abundantly blessed with her two children (Tommi and Tony), their spouses, and her eight grandchildren. You can visit Sandy on her Facebook page, (Sandy Saia Lombardo-Author), join in on any discussion, ask questions, and share your praises for our great God. Sandy prays to finish out her time here on earth by pointing others to the One who forgives sins, remembers them no more, and promises to give us a hope and a future!

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ISBN: 978-1-4908-9169-9 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4908-9170-5 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2015913949

WestBow Press rev. date: 09/23/2015

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Contents

1. Samuel’s Donkey Family

2. My Best Friend Mary And The Very Bright, Mysterious Light

3. Silas And Beau Take Mary To Visit Elizabeth

4. Home With Great News

5. Mary Tells Joseph About The Angel Gabriel

6. Who Would Be Chosen To Carry Mary To Bethlehem?

7. Please Choose Me!

8. A Registration And A Birth.

9 Our Savior Is Born!

10. Visitors Come To See Jesus

11. Samuel’s Gift For The King

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"Let the little children come to

me and do not hinder them,

for to such belongs the

Kingdom of heaven."

Matthew 19:14

A special thank you to Jon Winchell (winchellarts.com) for

understanding my heart and ideas. You made this story come to life by

using your incredible talent to illustrate it!

Samuel’s Gift For Baby Jesus!

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Samuel’s Donkey Family

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Kick it to me. Come on, kick it to me; you know I love this game, Samuel nagged. Slow down a little. I want to play.

Samuel is the youngest male donkey in his family and sometimes his brothers don’t include him when they play games. He loves playing with them, but they say he is too young and too slow to keep up. Samuel didn’t think so. Plus, his brothers were playing his favorite game, kick the apple.

First you find a large, ripe, red apple and you stand in a circle with all the other donkeys