children's storybook

I have an idea for a children's storybook. It's about a lamb and the Good Shepherd. John 10: 1-18 

the story is also inspired by the music from "You are in control", and particularly the song "Under the waterfall". WORSHIP [TFH33: You are in Control] Vineyard - Under the Waterfall - YouTube

The story begins with a happy lamb. The lamb loves Jesus. The lamb wants to be close to Jesus. The lamb is always at Jesus' feet. When Jesus sits, the lamb sits in Jesus' lap and kisses (licks) him. When Jesus sleeps, the lamb cuddles next to Jesus. The lamb is very happy.

This is a wonderful image. I particularly like Jesus' dark complexion, which is more true to the place and time that Jesus lived. (I'm thinking that the illustrations in the book would show Jesus without the halo).

The next part of the book would show the lamb crying. In the distance would be three crosses and the city of Jerusalem beyond that. The lamb is inconsolable because Jesus is dying.

The next part of the book shows the lamb in the garden with risen Jesus. The lamb is happy again--even happier than before the crucifixion.

The last part of the book shows the lamb on a cloud with Jesus in heaven (maybe a waterfall and rainbow in the background). The lamb is happiest of all. The lamb and Jesus will be together forever. 

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