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Christopher & Christina Meet Samuel: The Boy Who Listened to God
Christopher & Christina’s Time Machine Book 7
What if you could travel through time and meet one of the greatest heroes of the Bible?
Join Christopher and Christina as their magical time machine takes them to ancient Israel, where they meet a young boy named Samuel. Late one quiet night in the tabernacle, Samuel hears someone calling his name—but who could it be?
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As Christopher and Christina witness this unforgettable moment, children will discover how Samuel learned to recognize God’s gentle voice and why listening to Him changed history forever.
Filled with beautiful illustrations, simple storytelling, and faithful biblical truth, this heartwarming adventure helps children understand that God still cares for them and that they are never too young to listen to Him.
Perfect for:
- Children ages 4–8
- Christian families
- Sunday school classrooms
- Homeschool Bible lessons
- Bedtime reading
- Gifts for birthdays, Easter, Christmas, and baptisms
This inspiring story also includes:
- The true biblical account of Samuel
- Family discussion questions
- A child-friendly prayer
- A memory verse
- A fun drawing activity
Travel through time. Discover God’s Word. Grow in faith—one adventure at a time.
What is Christopher & Christina Meet Samuel about?
Christopher and Christina travel in their time machine to ancient Israel, where they meet a young boy named Samuel. One quiet night in the tabernacle, Samuel hears someone calling his name, and the children witness that moment with him. They learn how Samuel came to recognize God’s gentle voice and why listening to God changed history. The book teaches that God still cares for children and that children are never too young to listen to Him. Alongside the illustrated story, it includes the true biblical account of Samuel, family discussion questions, a child-friendly prayer, a memory verse, and a drawing activity. It runs 37 pages.
Who wrote Christopher & Christina Meet Samuel?
It was written by Alfred Basta, a professor, author, and musician, with co-author Nadine Basta.
What genre is Christopher & Christina Meet Samuel?
It is a Christian children’s picture book, which means a Bible story told with simple storytelling and illustrations, framed as a time-travel adventure and followed by discussion and activity pages.
Who is Christopher & Christina Meet Samuel for?
It is written for children ages 4 to 8 and is suggested for Christian families, Sunday school classrooms, homeschool Bible lessons, bedtime reading, and gifts for birthdays, Easter, Christmas, and baptisms.
Is Christopher & Christina Meet Samuel part of a series?
Yes. It is Book 7 of Christopher & Christina’s Time Machine, a series in which two children visit Bible characters with a time machine. Each book tells a complete story, so it can be read on its own. Browse the series on Amazon.
Where can I buy Christopher & Christina Meet Samuel?
Christopher & Christina Meet Samuel is available in paperback and Kindle editions. The paperback ISBN-13 is 979-8187945603 (37 pages, published July 19, 2026).
Amazon (paperback) | Amazon (Kindle) | Indigo (author page)
About the author: Alfred Basta is a professor, author of Ward No. 8 and The Malgrave Letters, and musician as The Bastas Project.
Last updated: October 12, 2026
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