Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Chosen Vessels: Portraits of Ten Outstanding Christian Men |
1985 |
N/A |
Children’s#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Lass |
1997 |
Buy |
David Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| David I: The Time of Saul’s Tyranny |
1985 |
Buy |
| David II: The Shepherd King |
1986 |
Buy |
Non-Fiction#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Africa’s Wild Glory |
1959 |
N/A |
| Canada’s Wild Glory |
1961 |
Buy |
| As a Tree Grows: Reflections on Growing in the Image of Christ |
1966 |
Buy |
| Under Desert Skies |
1968 |
Buy |
| Travels of the Tortoise |
1971 |
Buy |
| Bold Under God |
1973 |
Buy |
| A Layman Looks at the Lord’s Prayer |
1975 |
Buy |
| Charles Bowen: “Paul Bunyan” of the Canadian West |
1976 |
Buy |
| Rabboni: Which Is to Say, Master |
1977 |
Buy |
| Mountain Splendor: This Is My Father’s World |
1978 |
Buy |
| Taming Tension |
1978 |
Buy |
| A Gardener Looks at the Fruits of the Spirit |
1979 |
Buy |
| Splendour from the Sea |
1979 |
Buy |
| Walking with God: Wholeness and Holiness for Common Christians |
1980 |
Buy |
| Elijah, Prophet of Power |
1980 |
Buy |
| Still Waters |
1980 |
Buy |
| On Wilderness Trails |
1980 |
Buy |
| A Fond Look at a Frontier Preacher |
1980 |
Buy |
| A Child’s Look at the Twenty-Third Psalm |
1981 |
Buy |
| Salt For Society |
1981 |
Buy |
| Wonder O’ the Wind |
1982 |
Buy |
| A Layman Looks at the Lamb of God |
1982 |
Buy |
| Lessons from a Sheep Dog: A True Story of Transforming Love |
1982 |
Buy |
| Sea Edge |
1984 |
Buy |
| Ocean Glory |
1984 |
Buy |
| David: The Shepherd King |
1986 |
Buy |
| Sky Edge |
1987 |
Buy |
| In the Master’s Hands |
1987 |
Buy |
| Predators in Our Pulpits |
1988 |
Buy |
| The Secret of His Presence |
1989 |
Buy |
| Songs of My Soul: Devotional Thoughts from the Writings of W. Phillip Keller |
1989 |
Buy |
| Thank You, Father!: W. Phillip Keller Reflects on His Walk with God |
1990 |
Buy |
| The High Cost of Holiness |
1991 |
Buy |
| God Is My Delight |
1991 |
Buy |
| Serenity: Finding God Again for the First Time |
1992 |
Buy |
| Pleasures Forevermore: Reflections on the Simple Joys of Life |
1992 |
Buy |
| Joshua: Mighty Warrior and Man of Faith |
1992 |
Buy |
| Strength of Soul: The Sacred Use of Time |
1993 |
Buy |
| The Way of the Shepherd |
1994 |
Buy |
| Reflections on Nature with photos |
1994 |
Buy |
| Outdoor Moments with God |
1994 |
Buy |
| Touched by His Hand: The Reflections of Phillip Keller |
1996 |
Buy |
| What Is the Father Like?: A Devotional Look at How God Cares for His Children |
1996 |
Buy |
| Triumph Against Trouble |
1996 |
Buy |
| His Way to Pray: A Devotional Study of Prayer |
1997 |
Buy |
| What Makes Life Worth Living |
1998 |
Buy |
| The Lord Is My Shepherd: Reflections from a Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 |
2003 |
Buy |
| Splendour From the Land |
2021 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Mighty Man of Valor: Gideon, the Sword of the Lord |
1979 |
Buy |
The Shepherd Trilogy Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 |
1970 |
Buy |
| A Shepherd Looks at the Good Shepherd and His Sheep |
1978 |
Buy |
| A Shepherd Looks At The Lamb Of God |
1983 |
Buy |
W. Phillip Keller wrote extensively about faith, nature, and the intersection of the two. His most widely read work is A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 (1970), a book informed by his own experience raising sheep. That title launched The Shepherd Trilogy, which remains popular among devotional readers decades later.
Beyond the Shepherd books, Keller’s catalog of 56 titles ranges across nature writing (Africa’s Wild Glory, Canada’s Wild Glory), biblical character studies like the David series, and dozens of devotional and reflective non-fiction works. Many of his titles pair outdoor observations with spiritual reflection, drawing on time he spent in Africa, the Canadian West, and rural landscapes.
His writing career stretched from 1959 to the mid-1990s, with a few posthumous or reprint editions appearing as late as 2021. For readers drawn to devotional literature rooted in the natural world, Keller’s body of work offers a deep and consistent reading list.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has W. Phillip Keller written?
W. Phillip Keller has written 56 books across six series.
What was W. Phillip Keller's first book?
W. Phillip Keller’s first book is Africa’s Wild Glory, published in 1959.
What genres does W. Phillip Keller write in?
W. Phillip Keller writes children’s fiction, and non-fiction. Their best-known work includes the Children’s series.