After months and months of work (in fact more than a year now)the children's picture book
"I'M SAMSON," SAID SYDNEY (by Gregory E. Zschomler and illustrated by
April M. Bullard) is finally "in the can" and, in a matter of two weeks, will be available for purchase.
The official launch date is November 15, 2014 (click link for time and place). The retail price is $14.99.
A goodly supply will be on hand (through me or April) for holiday gift giving from November 15 through December 12.
Any order made before December 12 will be filled in time for Christmas. [Note: This book would also make a great gift for Hanukkah.]
You can pre-order signed(by both the author and illustrator) copies today and you can be of the first to read the book (as those orders will be shipped Dec. 16). Or you can order unsigned copies from Amazon. The book will also be available through your favorite bookstore (but will likely need ordered in). Some local bookstores on the Pacific North Coast and in the Portland/Vancouver area may have them in stock.
Here's what people are saying:
“My kids delighted in this retelling of Samson's story. The simple retelling was creative and easy to understand. A fun, modern parable for kids.” ~
Brock D. Eastman, author of
The Quest for Truth series; Adventures in Odyssey team at Focus on the Family, and father of three.
“This book will be a favorite for early readers. The illustrations are detailed and it’s fun to point out the tiny details of everyone's childhood memories. The biblical message is simply put as seen through the eyes of the mighty Sydney. The follow-up for the Biblical verses gives an opportunity to follow up alone or with your child to learn more.” ~ a grandmother of three
“A good way to get kids interested in Bible stories…and get them asking questions... I think the premise of the book is a realistic scenario. Kids often make believe stories they've heard and sometimes blur the lines between their present reality and past reality/biblical stories.” ~mother of two boys
