CALGARY, AB – Ruth Willms, children’s Christian author and speaker, is launching her new children’s book, A Christmas Present for Goliath, with a Birthday Party for Jesus. Written for children aged four to seven, A Christmas Present for Goliath tells the beloved Christmas story from a new perspective: through the eyes of a camel who carries gifts from the East to Baby Jesus.
In this 30-page, illustrated book, Goliath is a gentle female camel who is teased because of her name. When Goliath’s master chooses her to carry precious gifts to Baby Jesus, her master’s heart and Goliath’s life are changed forever. Goliath receives not one, but three, very special Christmas presents.
Willms’ previous book, The Lion Tree, is a Christian adventure novel for children aged eight to twelve. The characters face real-life problems, and go to God for the answers. The 117-page paperback novel comes with free character-building exercises and discussion questions, available when you request a sample chapter at http://RuthWillms.com/theliontree.html
The birthday party for Jesus will feature a costume parade, a drama of the biblical Christmas story, and an author reading of A Christmas Present for Goliath. Children are invited to come dressed in a costume of their favorite character from the Christmas story and participate in the parade and drama time. Kids and adults of all ages are welcome to come and enter a draw to win a book or poster for their home, school or church library.
Willms says, “As a preschool teacher, I found that many kids chose not to read books about the true meaning of Christmas.¬† They glanced at the nativity story and then chose the Santa books instead. I think this was because the well-known Christmas story had lost excitement for these children. A Christmas Present for Goliath is the true Christmas story told from a different perspective, to renew young children’s curiosity about Jesus.” According to Willms, hearing the Christmas story through the eyes of Goliath will help engage young children’s imaginations, and see the story in a new way.
Bulk discounts are available for those who order five or more copies of A Christmas Present for Goliath for their church, school or group.  Organizations can also earn 20% of purchases made by their members.
Willms is available for speaking engagements at churches and schools in the Calgary area. Her parenting seminars focus on practical ways parents can make God’s love real to their children. Willms also leads interactive workshops for children based on A Christmas Present for Goliath and The Lion Tree.
The Birthday Party for Jesus will be held at Crossroads Community Church, 912 – 19 Street NE, Calgary, Lower Auditorium, on November 8 from 1 – 3 pm.
To learn more about ordering A Christmas Present for Goliath, The Lion Tree, or to book an event or workshop, please visit www.RuthWillms.com