The first is about a sheep gone missing
The Shepherd led, but it wasn’t listening
As the Shepherd’s voice got further away
The sheep got distracted and went astray
Running and playing and eating its food
It was totally clueless until a cow moo’d
Startled and scared, it looked up and around
But no sheep or Shepherd could be found
The sheep was in the wilderness and all alone
Where o where is the Shepherd’s tone
It never intended to get so distracted
Now there’s consequences to the way it acted
Fear and doubt welled up inside
Now it looks for a place to hide.
This is the second story of three
With similarities I’m sure you’ll agree
There once was a woman who lived in her home
She answered the door and said, Shalom
Come in, come in, she said to her neighbors
Let me tell you about all of my labors
Today started out so bright and sunny
Because I had ten pieces of money
I stacked them up on the table right here
I never thought one would disappear
I opened the window to get some fresh air
Then I changed my clothes and I combed my hair
Through the window, flew in a crow
It was in my house, but I didn't know
It saw the silver stacked on the table
Tried to grab all of it, but wasn't able
My ten pieces of silver fell to the floor
That was a noise I just couldn't ignore
2025 Christian Book Awards
2025 Gold Medal Book Award Winner
Graphic Novel / Comic / Picture Book
"Seeking the Lost: Sheep" is a beautifully illustrated, rhyming children’s book that brings the parable of Luke 15 to life with lyrical verse and epic imagery. Written by award-winning Christian wordsmith Daniel Cramton (High Honors, California Golden State Exam in Written Composition), this poetic retelling captures God’s relentless love and grace through the tender story of a lost sheep and its joyful reunion with the Shepherd. Young readers will learn about the consequences of disobedience, the Shepherd’s mercy, and the comfort of divine forgiveness—all while being reminded of their infinite worth.
As the first book in a trilogy, this delightfully crafted picture book makes Jesus’ parable accessible and engaging for kids to enjoy again and again. A must-have for every home, church, and library!
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