Concordia Publishing House’s Spring 2006 New Releases catalog features photos and descriptions of more than 30 new books for children, youth, adults, pastors
Among new items is a selection of Easter books for children, including:
- He Is Risen Indeed!, illustrated by David Erickson ($12.99, item no. 56-2386), a picture book for ages 6 and up with a Scripture narrative that tells the story of Good Friday and Easter morning.
- God’s Easter Promise — Only God Would Have Planned It That Way, by Rev. Todd Barsness ($9.99, item no. 56-2343), which compares and contrasts how Holy Week could have been and how it really was. The book is designed to show children ages 7 and older that “God’s ways are always best and often come through circumstances we don’t expect.”
- Happy Easter, by Susan K. Leigh ($4.99, item no. 56-2390), a “board book” that uses photographs and simple text to tell children ages 1 and up about the events of Holy Week and Easter and how Jesus’ resurrection is celebrated today.
- Easter Surprise, by Vicki Howie and Moira Maclean ($8.99, item no. 56-2394), a “lift-the-flap” board book that engages children ages 2 to 5 in the Easter story as they lift flaps to discover hidden characters.
- Jesus Lives! and its Spanish counterpart, Jesus vive!, by Maria Ester de Sturtz ($1.99 each, item nos. 56-2380 and 16-6190, respectively), 30-page coloring books that relate the Easter story for children ages 4 and up.
Other new titles include:
- Concordia: The Lutheran Confessions — A Reader’s Edition of the Book of Concord, edited by Rev. Paul McCain, Rev. Robert C. Baker, Dr. Gene Edward Veith, and Rev. Edward A. Engelbrecht ($29.99, item no. 53-1131), billed as “laity-friendly” with annotations, notes, introductions, a reading guide, charts, graphs, and illustrations to help readers better understand the Lutheran Confessions and “what Lutherans believe.”
- Irrigating Deserts — C.S. Lewis on Education, by Dr. Joel D. Heck ($22.99, item no. 12-4134), which explores Lewis’ views on the purpose of education, model schools, and the “Inner Ring,” along with his belief in the importance of books.
- Mommy Promises, by Julie Stiegemeyer ($12.99, item no. 56-2387), which invites mothers to share their “heartfelt promises” with their children ages 6 months and older.
- The Christian Babysitter’s Handbook, Third Edition, by Sarah Fletcher ($8.99, item no. 12-4273), a guide that offers babysitters ages 11 and older tips on discipline, safety, phone usage, and payment discussions. Also included are games, songs, and activities.
- Going Out, Getting Dumped, and Playing Mini Golf on the First Date, by Rev. Tim Pauls ($7.99, item no. 12-4260), which looks at dating and marriage from a biblical perspective and promises “straightforward answers to dating questions.”
- The Make & Do Bible, by Gillian Chapman ($19.99, item no. 56-2391), which offers step-by-step illustrated directions for 48 craft ideas that relate to the Bible and the church year.
- Banner Designs for the Church Year, by Jane DeBord and Linda Isbell ($12.99, item no. 12-4263), with 40 reproducible designs for church banners.
For more information or to order, call CPH at (800) 325-3040 or visit the CPH Web site. Prices above do not include shipping charges.
Posted Feb. 15, 2006
