Clark Burbidge’s A Piece of Silver presents the Christmas story in a new way, taking readers beyond the typical Nativity scenes. This new children’s book from WinePress Publishing features a homeless boy named Daniel, who takes refuge in a Bethlehem stable and witnesses the birth of the Savior. Wanting to present the child with something, Daniel offers his only possession—a tiny silver ring. The story follows Daniel as he grows up on the fringes of society, to his darkest, loneliest hour when he meets Christ again face-to-face.

“Daniel's experiences speak to the heart of every person who has struggled, felt alone, wondered how they got on such a rocky road, asked themselves ‘Why me?’ and questioned if God and others even knew they were alive, let alone cared,” Burbidge says. He believes that there is something in the story for all ages, including teens and adults, and hopes that it will bring all ages closer to the Savior as they make it part of their Christmas, or even Easter, traditions.

A Piece of Silver is illustrated by Annie Henrie, a gifted artist who started selling her paintings in galleries at age 16 and graduated from BYU with a degree in Illustrations in 2010. When a friend referred Burbidge to Henrie, he immediately saw the faces of Daniel and Mary in her work. There is no question in his mind that A Piece of Silver was meant to be illustrated by Annie Henrie.

“My message is to take heart during life's greatest struggles,” Burbidge says. “You are never alone. God knows you; He loves you with a perfect love and is always there.”