We are so pleased to have this little book available again! When I read it to our children back in 2008 I found it powerful and moving. When I mentioned it recently to our (now adult) children they remembered it well and, most importantly, they remembered the message of the passover lamb and the principle of substitution (and also that I read parts of it to them through tears, such was the emotion of the story!). Here is the mini review I wrote back in 2008…

Christian fiction for children – I have mixed views on it. Often it incorporates a poor storyline with an ‘in your face’ Christian message that is doctrinally dubious. Caleb’s Lamb is different (as is most of the Christian fiction that we stock I hasten to add!) Truly historical fiction, this book centres around a Hebrew shepherd boy at the time of the Israelite slavery in Egypt. It is reverent and biblically accurate in its detailing of the plagues and the role of Moses in leading them out of Egyptian bondage. But the main thrust of the story is Substitution. The death of one for the life of another. And the storyline is so gripping it cannot fail to move and drive home this principle. The applying of this message to New Testament times and the substitutionary sacrifice of Christ is not mentioned and in my opinion is well omitted. It leaves the stage open then to the adult who can discuss and apply as appropriate for each child.

Talking Shop, July 2008

Highly recommended! Find it here… Caleb’s Lamb by Helen Santos (published by Reformation Heritage Books)

Lorna