The Children’s Book Review
Published: August 15, 2012
A young boy meets Jesus in a dream, bakes a cake for our Savior’s December 25th birthday and offers inspiration for a new family tradition!
Overview
On one very special day each year, many people across the country close their eyes, make a wish and blow out candles as they enjoy a bite of cake in celebration of their birthday. In this heart-warming story, one precious 5-year-old boy named Jackson remembers another remarkable birthday—and decides that Jesus, too, should have his very own cake!
About the Author
Carolyn Snelling’s mission is to change lives for Christ through books. She and her husband Bob make their home in Arizona. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of San Francisco and a Masters of Science from St. Mary’s College in California.
About the Illustrator
Lon Eric Craven studied illustration at the University of Kansas. He illustrated for newspapers for more than two decades while earning a Master of Education and Master of Arts in Teaching. He has illustrated more than a dozen books, including “The Secret of St. Nicholas,” by Ellen Nibali, which won a silver medal in the 2009 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards. The artist currently shares the visual storytelling process with his students at Northwest Middle School in Kansas City, Kansas. He and his wife Melody have three young artists of their own.