Good News Christmas 2017
The Latest and Greatest Christmas Products for Your Family
“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given” Isaiah 9:6a
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Children
Legends of Christmas Treasury
Dandi Daley Mackall & Lori Walburg
New!
A beautifully illustrated treasury of the Christian symbolism behind three classic Christmas traditions—the Candy Cane, St. Nicholas, and the Christmas Cookie— and how they point to Jesus. Ages 4-8.
10.75x9” Hardcover, 96 pages............................. 24.95
First Christmas Sing-a-Story Book
In this tender storybook inspired by the classic song “The Friendly Beasts”, your little ones will witness how each animal in the stable honors Jesus in its own special way. The included CD features word-for-word read- and sing-along options. Ages 3-6.
6.5x9” Board Book with CD.....................................................................13.95
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It’s Christmas Day Sing-a-Story Book
Kim Mitzo Thompson & Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand
Parents and children will love to read and sing together with this storybook and CD set with adorable illustrations and simple, rhyming text celebrating the arrival of Christmas Day. Ages 3-6.
6.5x9” Board Book with CD............................................. 12.95
Where is Baby Jesus?
Kim Mitzo Thompson & Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand
All the animals are snuggling their babies in the stable that first Christmas night. Help Little Lamb find baby Jesus in this engaging lift-theflap book with beautiful illustrations and repetitive text. Ages 3-6.
7x7” Lift-the-Flap Board Book..........................................................13.95
Children
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My Christmas Prayer Amy Parker
A shiny, foil-embellished board book shaped like a Christmas gift that features playful puppies getting into the holiday spirit. Children will love the playful art and the simple message that Jesus is God’s gift to us. Ages 1-4.
8x8” Die-Cut Board Book............................................10.95
Jesus is Born Cuddle & Sing Book Debby Anderson
Teach your little ones about the angels, shepherds, and wise men and show them why Jesus is the best Christmas gift with this board book with charming illustrations and simple text which can be sung to the tune of “Farmer in the Dell.” Ages 1-3.
New!
5x5” Board Book..............................................................7.95
M is for Manger
Crystal Bowman and Teri McKinley
From the angel who tells Mary that she is God’s chosen vessel to the zillions of stars that paled in comparison to the star that announced the birthplace of the newborn King, travel through the alphabet with this beautiful rhyming storybook that tells the story of Jesus’ birth. Ages 2-5.
8x8” Board Book......... 9.95
Journey to the Manger Advent Calendar
Take your family on a fun-filled journey to the manger this Christmas season! Engaging family devotions and activities for each day of Advent, plus an Advent poster to complete with included Bible character stickers. Also, kids can dig deeper into each day’s lesson at ClubhouseMagazine.com Ages 7-11.
8.5x11” Softcover with Poster & Stickers.........................13.95
Away in a Manger Martin Luther
Read and sing along as the beloved Christmas carol comes to life in this storybook that includes puzzles, activities, and stickers. Ages 3-7.
Faith That Sticks Book with stickers!..................5.95
Story of Christmas
An early reader book teaching the story of Christmas—from the angel’s announcement to Mary through the wise men’s visit. Ages 3-7.
Happy Day Book............................................. 3.95
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Children’s Activities
My Advent Activity Pack
New!
Juliet David
This fun activity pack includes a gorgeous pop-up stable scene showing all the characters in the Christmas story, with 24 windows set into the base to open throughout Advent. There is also a 16page Christmas coloring book, and two sheets of fun and festive stickers. Ages 3-6.
8.5x11” Hardcover, Coloring Bk & stickers......15.95
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Christmas Fun Sticker & Activity Book Berenstain Bears
Celebrate Christmas fun and traditions with the Bear family with Scripture-themed puzzles, activities and coloring pages, and 50 reusable stickers. Ages 4-7.
8.5x10.5” Softcover, 32 pages..................................................... 8.95
Celebrating Christmas Coloring & Activity Book
New!
Fun, Bible-related coloring pages, dot-to-dots, word games and more, all celebrating the story of Jesus’ birth. Ages 4-6.
8.5x11” Softcover, 32 pages...................................................... 6.95
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I Can Read the Christmas Story
A full-color activity book using over 100 stickers to replace words in the retelling of the Christmas story. Ages 5-7.
8.5x11” Softcover, 32 pages......... 6.95
Nativity Floor Puzzle
Learn about Jesus’ humble birth and celebrate the Christmas story with this fun activity set! The 24x36” puzzle features 48 large, sturdy pieces perfect for little hands, and the CD includes 25 Christmas carols for kids and coloring and activity pages to print from your computer that teach the true meaning of Christmas! Ages 4+
Floor Puzzle, Music CD & Printable Coloring Book.... 20.00
Youth New!
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Baby Jesus is Born
Jesus is born! Angels and shepherds rejoice! But the king is not happy at all. What will happen to Baby Jesus and his family? A My First I Can Read! book with basic language, word repetition, and great illustrations, is perfect for shared reading of the Christmas story. Ages 5-7.
ICR/Beginner’s Bible...............................................4.95
No Room at the Inn Jean M. Malone
A simple, easy-to-read story of the very first Christmas, retold for early readers, using longer sentences, simple dialogue, and picture clues. Ages 5-7.
Penguin Young Readers........................................5.95
Andi’s Circle C Christmas Susan K Marlow
Andi’s fun holiday break is spoiled when a grumpy, bossy visitor arrives. No more running. No catching spiders. No wearing overalls. But will she learn she can help this unwelcome guest in a way she never imagined? Ages 6-8.
Circle C Beginnings #6........................................................................7.95
Danger on a Silent Night
Marianne Hering & Nancy I. Sanders
Cousins Beth and Patrick travel back to the first Christmas in the Imagination Station. While Patrick travels with the Wise Men toward Jerusalem, Beth sees King Herod’s reaction to the newly born baby. Ages 7-10.
Imagination Station #12............................................................... 6.95
Prophet, the Shepherd & the Star Jenny L. Cote
Animal friends Max & Lizzie’s 700-year mission began with helping Isaiah, who prophesied about the coming Messiah, and climaxes as they watch the unfolding Christmas story. Ages 9-13.
Epic Order of the Seven #1............................................................................19.95
Action Bible Christmas Story Doug Mauss & Sergio Cariello
Let the powerful images and words of this 18-page comic book retelling of the Christmas story draw your family in to God’s redemptive story. Ages 8-12.
Softcover...............................................................1.95ea or 25 for 32.95
“And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6b
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Fiction
Amish Christmas Love
Beth Wiseman, Amy Clipson, Kelly Irvin & Ruth Reid
New!
A charming new novella collection of sweet holiday stories, each celebrating love in all its forms, from some of our favorite Amish authors!
Four novellas in one volume! 5.5x8.5” Softcover............................... 19.95
Lancaster County Christmas Suzanne Woods Fisher
New!
Mattie was hoping to give her husband the Christmas gift of news that a baby was on the way, but her dream of a big Amish family isn’t likely to become a reality. When a winter storm blows an impatient English couple into their home on Christmas Eve, both couples are about to find out if they can weather the storm—and if miracles still happen.
4.25x7.5” Softcover..............................................................7.95
Angel of Forest Hill Cindy Woodsmall
Four years ago, Rose married grief-stricken widower Joel Dienner, to care for his two small children and newborn baby in the tiny Amish community of Forest Hill in the Appalachian mountains, far from Rose’s home. Has Joel finally opened his heart again—not to her? Or, will a Christmas miracle help him see his “angel” as she really is?
Hardcover......................19.95
Christmas Secret
Wanda E. Brunstetter
Elizabeth Canning discovers an awful secret in her deceased mother’s diary. Believing her chances for a happy marriage are spoiled, she leaves her fiancé a letter and flees town. Can David root out the truth and bring back his bride in time for their Christmas Eve wedding?
5.5x8” Softcover with flaps......................................16.95
Lopsided Christmas Cake
Wanda Brunstetter with Jean Brunstetter
As the Hochstetler twins bumble their way through baking a cake for a charity auction in front of a live audience, they attract the admiration of two bachelors from a neighboring Amish community.
5.5x8” Softcover with flaps.....................................16.95
Fiction
Christmas Tails
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Melody Carlson
A collection of three contemporary Christmas stories. In Christmas Cat, a young man inherits six homeless cats. Christmas Dog shows us miracles can happen—even through an insignificant little brown dog. And, a little girl’s Christmas dreams seem impossible in Christmas Pony.
5.5x8.5” Softcover, 512 pages. ....................20.95 now 9.95!
Christmas Angel Project
New!
Melody Carlson
Abby is the glue that holds her book club together. So when she unexpectedly passes away just before Christmas, the stunned, saddened group gathers “one last time” to open gifts she left behind, little knowing how it will change their lives.
5.5x8.5” Hardcover. ....................................... 20.95 now 9.95!
Christmas Bus
Melody Carlson
New!
Each year in Christmas Valley, the mayor plays Santa, every business is holiday themed, and there’s a nativity for the kids. But this year, Shepherd’s Inn is full of strangers when a young couple with a baby due any minute rolls into town. It’s hardly the holiday Christmas Valley wanted—but it may be just what they need.
4.25x7.5” Softcover..................................................................7.95
Falling Like Snowflakes
New! Denise Hunter
While fleeing the clutches of danger, a breakdown strands Eden and her mute five-year-old son over Christmas. Beau Callahan left the sheriff’s department to take over his family’s Christmas tree farm, and is struggling to handle his first Christmas alone. As Christmas Eve approaches and Eden’s past catches up to her, who’s going to protect Beau’s heart from a woman who can’t trust again?
Author of Sweetbriar Cottage. 4.25x6.75” Softcover.... 9.95
Christmas at Carnton Tamera Alexander New!
Amid war and the fading dream of the Confederacy, a wounded soldier and a destitute widow discover the true meaning of Christmas—and sacrificial love.
Author of To Wager Her Heart. 5.5x8.5” Softcover.....15.95 New!
Bygone Christmas Brides Ginny Aiken & others
Romance is nurtured amidst British Christmas traditions of baking shortbread, burning the yule log, roasting chestnuts, hanging evergreens and more.
Six novellas in one volume! 5x8” Softcover........12.95
12 Days at Bleakly Manor Michelle Griep
In this Victorian-era mystery, Clara is invited to spend Christmas at an English manor home—and promised 500 pounds if she remains for the duration of the 12-day celebration. Is she walking into danger? When her former fiancé Ben arrives under mysterious circumstances, they discover that what matters most is what Christmas is all about...love.
Once Upon a Dickens Christmas #1. 5.5x8” Softcover with flaps.......16.95
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“Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.”
Matthew 2:11
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Gift Books
Christmas with Hot Apple Cider N.J. Lindquist, editor
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Gifts are an essential part of our Christmas season, from the gift of Christ Himself, followed by the gifts of the magi, and our yearly exchanges of gifts. Rediscover the joy of gifts given and received with this anthology of true stories, fiction, and poems by Canadian writers, including an elderly man’s recollection of the pain and delight of the year he knew he’d get no gifts, and a teacher who discovers how much happiness a simple gift can bring in a Nigerian orphanage.
5.5x8.5” Softcover........................................................................................... 19.95 New!
Beautiful Word for Christmas Mary DeMuth
Enjoy the beauty and wonder of Christmas with hand-illustrated Scriptures accompanied by 31 devotional readings. Featuring a lovely, embellished cover and beautiful color interior, this book will be a welcome addition to your home as you and your loved ones celebrate the birth of Jesus.
7x7” Hardcover.................................................................................. 18.95
Cookbooks Comfort & Joy Cookbook
Hundreds of tasty recipes for Christmas comfort foods, organized into a variety of categories, including appetizers, brunch, dinner, and desserts.
6x9” Comb-bound Softcover..................19.95 now only 9.95!
Traditional Turkey Cookbook
A collection of Christmas recipes for traditional favorites for your holiday feast!
Festive Family Fun Cookbook
A delightful collection of Christmas recipes and ideas including dozens of family friendly dishes and ideas for making your holiday merry and memorable!
5x5” Softcovers....................................................... 5.95 each
Coloring & Stickers
Power Prayers Coloring Planner 2018
A lovely 15-month planner with inspiring devotional prayers and coloring pages, plus weekly Scripture, monthly and weekly calendars, a year-at-aglance section, and more! As you organize the details of every day, be reminded that you are constantly in God’s presence and He is always listening.
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5.5x7.5” Spiral-bound Softcover...............................................................10.95 New!
Thinking of You at Christmas artwork by Lindsay Hopkins
Add a personal touch to your Christmas gifts with these colorable DIY cards, gifts tags, and more, featuring beloved Scriptures and carols, all printed on heavy card stock with perforated pages to color, tear, and share during the most wonderful time of the year.
8.5x11” Softcover, 48 pages................................................. 16.95
All is Bright
Nancy Guthrie
A coloring book devotional journey that reminds us all of what the season really calls us to: worship. 31 days of Advent devotions with intricate designs to color, plus bonus activities and kid-friendly coloring pages.
9.75x9.75” Softcover............................................20.95
Stickers: Christmas Variety Pack
12 different Christmas sticker sets (and 4 sheets from each set), for a total of over 800 stickers—a great value!
48-4 x 5.75” sheets of Stickers................................ 39.00
Stickers: Christmas Greetings Stickers: Christmas Sticky Tags 2 sheets of acid-free stickers, perfect for scrapbooking, envelope seals, gift labels, card making and more!
Two-4 x 5.75” sheets of Stickers per package.............3.50 each
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Boxed Cards
Country Christmas 12 cards; 4 designs • KJV Scripture • 4.75 x 6.75” • 8.00 New!
Bright Hope
12 cards; 4 designs • KJV Scripture • 4.75 x 6.75” • 8.00 New!
Christmas in the Heartland
12 cards; 4 designs • KJV Scripture • 5 x 7” • 11.00 • Full Color Interior New!
Home for Christmas 12 cards; 4 designs • Full Color Interior • KJV Scriptures • 4.75 x 6.75” • 8.00
Boxed Cards
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Christmas Poinsettia
12 cards; 4 designs • KJV Scripture • 4.5 x 6.5” • 8.00 • Die-Cut • Full Color Interior New!
Spirit of Wonder
12 cards; 3 designs • KJV Scripture • 4.5 x 6.5” • 8.00 • Full Color Interior New!
Love Was Born
12 cards; 1 design • KJV Scripture • 4.75 x 6.75” • 8.00 New!
Christmas Value Box 24 cards; 24 designs • KJV/NIV Scriptures • 4.5 x 6.5” • 13.00
“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. ” Luke 2:11
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Family Entertainment Electric Christmas
When Dylan enters Odyssey’s Christmas yard decorating contest in hopes of winning the grand prize speedster bike. When he glimpses his neighbor’s over-the-top display, he switches his design from a humble manger scene to a mega-watt wonderland, and learns a powerful reminder grounding them all in the true meaning of Christmas.
Adventures in Odyssey #7. 30 min. DVD ...............15.00
Follow the Star
A trip in the Imagination Station lands Connie and Eugene in first-century Israel! Connie befriends a Roman soldier working for the evil King Herod, while Eugene meets three wise men, learning about the faith that inspires their journey. Eventually, they come to a small stable---and witness a very special baby’s birth!
Adventures in Odyssey 60 min. CD.................................4.00
Countdown to Christmas
Enjoy a very special Advent in Odyssey with 24 episodes, one for each day of Advent, selected to help your family understand Christmas in a new and meaningful way.
8 CDs; 9 hours.................... 47.00
Merry Ingalls Christmas
Little House on the Prairie
New!
A deluxe remastered edition of two classic “Little House” specials. In “Christmas at Plum Creek,” the Ingalls share the first Christmas in their new home, and in “Christmas They Never Forget,” the family waits out a snowstorm remembering favorite past Christmases.
95 min DVD.................................................................15.00
Christmas Project
When mom decides that the Buckley boys are going to secretly deliver Christmas treats and gifts to the Hagbarts, the meanest bullies at their middle school, will eleven-year-old Matthew Buckley learn to do good to those who hate him?
DVD................................................................................27.00
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