This heart-warming picture book is a treasured gift for the special ones in your life. It is a story to share about the light we each bring to others in our own unique way.

This tale is about a Little Lightbearer, who lights the way for his first group of walkers along The Path. The Path starts in a village and leads up a hillside to a hilltop, which glows in dazzling light. However, The Path has been neglected by the villagers and finding the right way to go is hard. When lost in the dark forest, the Little Lightbearer and the walkers are found by the man in white, who glows with light and leads them on.

This reassuring story reflects life’s twists and turns, but through our hope and joy, love and kindness, we shine bright for one another. Life can sometimes be confusing and we can doubt ourselves, but we are not alone and support can be found around us as we journey together.

There’s a deeper meaning, too, based on Bible wisdom about the source of the light that we shine out to others. A holy presence that is with us through life’s journey, providing the light of hope and strength in the darkness to keep us being bearers of that light for others.

Title: You: A Special Gift
Author: Deborah Lock
Illustrator: Alice Samuel
ISBN: 9781915749277
Publisher: Starshine Books
Date: 2026