Book | Joel and the 34th Christmas Paperback

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You may know the Christmas story by heart, but did you ever stop to think about that innkeeper who sent the savior of the world into a stable?

30 years ago, school teacher and Christian educator, Sandy Dittrich wrote stories and plays for her students. Now years later, as a grandmother and great grandmother, she dusted off old manuscripts to find treasures the Lord gave her years before that might now be her legacy.

“I encourage you to prepare yourself for an exciting journey through the Christmas story that will pull you and your children into the midst of the historical event. Author, Sandy Dittrich, captures the characters in such a way that they truly do become alive in our imaginations—becoming a friend, a brother, or a sister—creating a space where your children enjoy the awe and wonder of what it was like to live in the time of the birth of Christ.

“We all can relate to wondering what we would have personally done or said had we been present on the day that Mary and Joseph’s journey brought them to Bethlehem and they discovered that there was no room in the inn. This beautiful children’s story will allow you to experience how the residence soon discovered Who they were housing in the manger.

“For many of us, we go through life, busy with our normal daily tasks, and oftentimes look past the meaningfulness found in the small steps that lead us to a greater purpose. Such is the case of Joel, on who considers himself a simple innkeeper, as he soon discovers that he was, in fact, keeper of the King. For all of us who are Believers, we have the opportunity to serve the King when we serve the love of Messiah to others.

“Joel and the 34^th Christmas is a great story to encourage your children to love to do good for others as they learn to follow God’s ways—both the reader and the listener are sure to be blessed! — Curt Landry