The Moon Is Always Round by Jonathan Gibson

Release Date: September 23, 2019

Publisher: New Growth Press

ISBN: 9781645070276

Illustrator: Joe Hox

Genre: Fiction / Children’s / Picture Books

About The Book:

Even young children want answers to the hard questions about God and suffering. In The Moon Is Always Round, seminary professor and author Jonathan Gibson uses the vivid imagery of the moon to explain to children how God’s goodness is always present, even when it might appear to be obscured by upsetting or difficult circumstances.

Why Do We Say Good Night? by Champ Thornton

Release Date: October 21, 2019

Publisher: New Growth Press

ISBN: 9781645070306

Illustrator: Rommel Ruiz

Genre: Fiction / Children’s / Picture Books

About The Book:

Why Do We Say Good Night?

Going to bed and turning out the light can be a hard time for many children. Award-winning author Champ Thornton wrote this beautifully designed and illustrated book to help parents comfort their children with three truths about God. As a mother and her little daughter talk, they remember together that God made the night, he sees in the dark, and he watches over them just like a shepherd protects his sheep. Children and parents will want to start a new nighttime tradition of reading together about why we can say that the night is good.

God Made Me Unique by Joni and Friends

Release Date: August 19, 2019

Publisher: New Growth Press

ISBN: 9781948130707

Illustrator: Trish Mahoney

Genre: Fiction / Children’s / Picture Books

About The Book:

God Made Me Uniquehelps parents and caregivers teach children that God creates every person in the image of God and each individual has tremendous value, regardless of his or her appearance or abilities. The story is set in a classroom where a new student is introduced who has a disability and his classmates learn to ask questions and gain an understanding about their new friend. This book will help eliminate fear and misconceptions about those who have special needs and emphasizes that every person deserves to be treated with kindness and respect. The back of the book has additional information and resources to equip parents to talk with their children about this important subject.

God Made Boys and Girls by Marty Machowski

Release Date: September 2, 2019

Publisher: New Growth Press

ISBN: 9781645070313

Genre: Fiction / Children’s / Picture Books / Gender

About the Book:

God Made Boys and Girls helps children understand that their gender is a gift from the God who made them and loves them. The story begins as the girls and boys at Grace Christian School are discussing if boys will always be boys and girls will always be girls. Their teacher explains that God gives each of us the gift of being male or female before we are born and that you continue to be a boy or a girl whether you like to climb trees or playhouse, play tag or color pictures, cause a ruckus or sit quietly.

Henry Says Good-bye by Edward T. Welch

Release Date: October 7, 2019

Publisher: New Growth Press

ISBN:  9781948130783

Illustrator: Joe Hox

Genre: Fiction / Children’s / Picture Books

Series: Good News For Little Hearts, Book Five

Be sure to check out my reviews for some of the other books in this fantastic series: Tori Comes Out of Her Shell and Gus Loses His Grip

About the Book:

Henry the hedgehog loves his pet ladybug. She keeps him company and entertains him, his family, and his friends with her flying tricks. But one day, he has to say good-bye to his ladybug. Henry and his whole family are sad, but they learn to go to Jesus with their sadness and ask him to comfort them.

The last page contains information for parents on how God, in His Word, helps us turn to Jesus when we are sad. Together children and parents will be guided into meaningful conversations about living by faith in the details of everyday life. Also included is a tear-out page of Back Pocket Bible Verses that will give children a practical way to remember God’s words when they are sad.

A new series of hardback, illustrated, Christian children’s books for three-to eight-year-olds each centered on an animal family bringing gospel help and biblical counsel to families. The animal characters, colorful illustrations, and the real-life issues each animal family face will captivate children and help them begin a stronger relationship with Jesus Christ and God. The first three books address anxiety, anger, and failure, bringing biblical help and hope to issues every child faces. 

Gus Loses His Grip by David Powlison

Release Date: October 7, 2019

Illustrator: Joe Hox

Publisher: New Growth Press

ISBN: 9781948130776

Genre: Fiction / Children’s / Picture  Books

Series: Good News For Little Hearts, Book Four

About the Book:

Gus, a raccoon who loves all things sweet, learns what happens when you want something too much. After Gus gets caught taking candy from the store, Papa reminds him that temptation might be strong for us, but it’s not too strong for Jesus. Both Gus and Papa can ask Jesus for help when they want something too much.

The last page contains information for parents on how God, in His Word, helps us turn to Jesus when we are tempted. Together children and parents will be guided into meaningful conversations about living by faith in the details of everyday life. Also included is a tear-out page of Back Pocket Bible Verses that will give children a practical way to remember God’s words when they want something too much.

Tori Comes Out Of Her Shell by Jayne V. Clark

Release Date: October 7, 2019

Publisher: New Growth Press

ISBN: 9781948130769

Illustrator: Joe Hox

Genre: Fiction / Children’s / Picture Books

Series: Good News For Little Hearts, Book Five

About the Book:

Tori the turtle feels all alone. She has just moved to a new pond and a new school with her family and it seems like everyone has a friend except her. Her teacher notices she feels alone and helps her remember Jesus is always her friend and then along the way she makes some new friends.

An Amish Christmas Kitchen by Leslie Gould, Jan Drexler, and Kate Lloyd

Release Date: September 3, 2019

Publisher: Bethany House

ISBN: 9780764233838

Genre: Fiction / Amish / Contemporary / Christmas

About the Book:

As the weather grows cold and the nights grow long, the cheer and warmth of the Christmas season is one thing all readers can find comfort in. This collection from bestselling Amish fiction novelists Leslie Gould, Jan Drexler, and Kate Lloyd finds the beating heart at the center of the holiday and offers three novellas that celebrate family, faith, and especially the sights and smells of a bustling holiday kitchen.

Surf Smugglers by Melody Carlson

About the Book

Book: Surf Smugglers

Author: Melody Carlson

Genre: Historical Fiction

Release Date: August 15, 2019

In the summer of 1917, US troops join the allied forces in the Great War. Back in Sunset Cove, Oregon, other battles wage. Anna McDowell continues to fight old fashioned stereotypes as she runs a newspaper committed to truth. Despite opposition, she’s determined to expose ongoing rum-running and prohibition lawlessness.

Fragments of Fear by Carrie Stuart Parks (Author Q&A)

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ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: Fragments of Fear
Author: Carrie Stuart Parks
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Release Date: July 23, 2019
Genre: Inspirational Suspense/Thriller

Stolen art. A New Mexico archaeological dig. An abandoned dog. And a secret that’s worth killing for.

Evelyn McTavish’s world came crashing down with the suicide of her fiancé. As she struggles to put her life back together and make a living from her art, she receives a call that her dog is about to be destroyed at the pound. Except she doesn’t own a dog. The shelter is adamant that the microchip embedded in the canine with her name and address makes it hers.