This illustrated devotional book for children was smuggled into the German Democratic Republic (GDR) by a pensioner in the late 1950s. Although crossing　between East and West Germany became challenging after the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961, East German retirees on pensions were allowed to cross without restriction. If they did not return, the government did not have to continue to pay their pension. Being in possession of Bibles and other Christian literature printed outside of the GDR was risky　because　such items were　contraband. However, many families continued to practice their faith. This book, along with two others like it, was used by three generations of an East German Christian family.