ONE LINE DESCRIPTION
With a fun and light-hearted approach, If Jesus Was Born Today is
a new way for children to look at the birth of Jesus…WHAT IF
Jesus came to the earth in a modern day setting.
OVERVIEW
If Jesus was born today, would Mary and Joseph get lost in the
big city? Would the Wise Men be science teachers in fancy flying
machines? Instead of shepherds, would the angels visit firemen
and truck drivers, the blue collar workers of our time? If Jesus
Was Born Today takes a new look at the difficulties a poor couple
would face giving birth to a Messiah in a fast-paced, modern world.
TAKE AWAY VALUE
Children can picture this story through new eyes, as they re-examine
the birth of Jesus in a modern-day setting. If Jesus Was Born
Today will help children appreciate the difficulties Mary and
Joseph went through, in their time, to give birth to the Messiah.
The story reveals the extent God will go through to reach his
people at any time in history.
FORMAT
Illustrated, hardcover, 24 pages, 500 words
UNIQUENESS
The book will retell the Christmas story, giving new inspiration
and insight into the original.
The book will not make fun of nor parody any religious figures.
The illustrations in the book will engage the young reader, creating
a fun and light-hearted appeal to one of our favorite stories.
The book would make a wonderful live presentation or children's
play.
COMPETING PRODUCTS
There are many retellings of the birth of Christ, but none take
a modern day view of the event with this "lighter" touch.
SERIES POTENTIAL
The style and approach of this book project
would be perfect for additional titles in a series, such as If
David Fought Goliath Today, If Noah Built His Ark Today, etc.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Children, ages 2-5.
Parents who love reading stories to their
children.
OTHER READERS
Teachers of young children will appreciate this book, especially
around Christmas.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Troy Schmidt began writing animation in Los Angeles in 1985 (Dennis
the Menace, Heathcliff, Flintstone Kids). In 1992, he moved to
Orlando to write for The Mickey Mouse Club, on staff for three
seasons. Since then Troy wrote for three Disney parades on ABC
(Easter and Christmas), a Disney Animal Kingdom show and for the
Hard Rock Café website as the Managing Content Editor.
Most recently he adapted a Max Lucado children's book, Hermie
The Common Caterpillar, into a video, then created and wrote the
future installments for Mr. Lucado and Tommy Nelson. He recently
directed two hours worth of video on a Bible based CD/ROM entitled
iLumina Gold, traveling to Israel and following the footsteps
of Jesus. In 2004, Troy was the Creative Consultant on a Nickelodeon
game show called "Splat."
OTHER BOOKS BY THE AUTHOR
Buzby and the Grumble Bees - Picture book (2007)
To Share or Nut to Share -Board book (2006)
Hermie's Fruitcake Christmas - Picture book and board book (2005)
The Straight Path - Hermie board book (2005)
The Race of Fear - Hermie board book (2005)
Buzby, the Misbehaving Bee - Picture book and board book (2005)
The 12 Bugs of Christmas - Picture book and board book (2004)
Webster, the Scaredy Spider - Picture book and board book (2004)
He Did It All for You - Compiled the writings of author Max Lucado
(2004)
Flo the Lyin' Fly - Picture book and board book (2003)
The Flood of Lies - Hermie board book (2003)
Stuck in a Stinky Den - Hermie board book (2003)
The Caterpillars of Ha-Ha - Hermie board book (2003)
Hermie and the Big Bully Croaker - Hermie board book (2003)
Rock, Roll and Run - Hermie board book (2003)
