Good News Christmas 2018 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 New!
God Gave Us Christmas Lisa Tawn Bergren
In this bestseller with captivating illustrations, an adorable polar bear cub full of enthusiasm and curiousity asks his mama about the reason for Christmas, and what it’s really all about—Jesus. Ages 3-8.
9x9” Hardcover......................................................................14.95 New!
Marvelous Plan in Bethlehem
Kim Mitzo Thompson & Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand
A storybook that shares the excitement and Good News of Jesus’ birth, plus a free original song download, and a full-length animated video that you access from a free mobile device app! Ages 3-6.
7.75x7.75” Hardcover.................................................................. 12.95
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Christmas Carols for Kids Twin Sisters
Sing along with this festive book featuring cute cartoon illustrations and lyrics to 10 classic Christmas carols. Plus, the bonus CD includes 18 songs and printable lyrics sheets. Ages 4-8.
6.75x6.75” Padded Board Book w/CD....................... 12.95 now 4.95! New!
Christmas Cookie Day! Tara Knudson
Bake up lots of laughs and love and build memories with your little ones this Christmas with this brightly illustrated, playfully rhyming book about a bear family’s cookie baking day. Includes sugar cookie recipe and glittery cover!
8x8” Board Book........................................................................12.95
Legends of Christmas Treasury
Dandi Daley Mackall & Lori Walburg
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
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My Christmas ABCs
C is for crunchy candy canes with stripes of red and white. J is for Jesus, God’s Son who was born on Christmas Day. Celebrate the Christian traditions of Christmas with this eye-catching alphabet book with bright, modern art and glitter on every page. Ages 0-4.
8x8” Board Book............................................................................ 12.95
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My Christmas Story Tree Mary Manz Simon
This beautiful book that sparkles with glitter and foil will lead little ones through decorating the Christmas tree and show how the angel, ornaments, candy canes, lights and star tell the story of the very first Christmas. Ages 2-6.
8x8” Shaped Board Book............................................................ 10.95
Sing-a-Story Books series Twin Sisters
Parents and children will love to read and sing together with these storybook and read-along CD sets with adorable illustrations and simple, rhyming text. Ages 3-6. First Christmas Sing-a-Story Book
6.5x9” Board Book with CD.................................. 13.95 It’s Christmas Day
6.5x9” Board Book with CD...................................12.95
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 New!
Very First Christmas Beginner’s Bible
Introduce children to the wonderful story of the birth of Jesus and the events leading up to it with this low-cost book with vibrant art from the beloved Beginner’s Bible. Great for outreach giveaways! Ages 3-6.
6.25x7.5” Softcover...................................................................................3.95
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Children’s Activities
Create Your Own Christmas Cards Activity Box Twin Sisters
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12 blank greeting cards (2 each of 6 designs) to color and decorate, sharing that Jesus is the reason for the Season. Includes over 200 stickers, 12 envelopes, and 5 Christmas song downloads! Ages 6-12.
5.5x7.5” Box of 12 Cards................................................................13.00 New!
Velvet Christmas Art Poster Set Twin Sisters
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Color and display these three nativity-themed posters with velvety backgrounds. Ages 6-10.
1-10x15” & 2-10x7.5” Posters w/8 markers......... 7.00
Glitter Christmas Scripture Art Twin Sisters
Color Scriptures that share the Good News of Jesus’ birth. 16 coloring pages with multi-color, coated glitter backgrounds on perforated pages to display or give as gifts. Perfect for church or in the car! Ages 6-10.
7.5x9” Spiral-Bound Softcover w/4 markers........12.95
My Advent Activity Pack Juliet David
This fun activity pack includes a gorgeous popup 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 16-page Christmas coloring book, and two sheets of fun and festive stickers. Ages 3-6.
8.5x11” Hardcover, Coloring & Stickers...... 15.95 New! New!
Jesus is Born Sticker & Activity Book Twin Sisters
Fun activities, mazes and dot-to-dots introduce kids to the Christmas story. Includes over 100 stickers! Ages 3-6.
My First Christmas Story Coloring & Activity Book Twin Sisters
Celebrate the birth of Jesus with this 32-page coloring and activity book with dot-to-dots, code-breakers, a make-yourown mini book, a cut-out manger scene, and more! Ages 3-6.
8x10” Softcovers........................................................ 6.95each New!
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
Mommy & Me Coloring Christmas Twin Sisters
Share the Christmas story with matching mommy and kid coloring pages. Ages 5-8.
8x10” Softcover, 96 pages..........13.95 now 9.95!
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Youth
World’s Greatest Christmas Activity Book for Kids
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Ken Save
As they work out word games, puzzles, and picture games, kids will be transported to Bethlehem, unearth Christmas customs around the world, experience the wonder of Jesus’ birth—and beat the wintertime blues. Ages 6-10.
5.25x8” Softcover......................................................................... 6.95
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Lots of Christmas Jokes for Kids Whee Winn
Over 250 hilarious, kid-friendly Christmas-themed jokes and riddles that will have the whole family laughing out loud! Ages 6-10.
5x7” Softcover............................................................................... 6.95
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
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.
I Can Read/Beginner’s Bible................................5.95
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
“And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6b 6 Catching Christmas
Fiction
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Terri Blackstock
When former chef Finn begins driving cab, he delivers an elderly woman, Callie, to a doctor’s visit, and quickly realizes she shouldn’t be left there alone. This brings back guilt over how poorly he cared for his own mother. When he meets Callie’s granddaughter, a beautiful young attorney trying to keep her job and see her ailing grandmother, his walls begin to come down. Through Finn, has Callie found the perfect gift for her granddaughter this Christmas?
5x7” Hardcover................................................................................................... 21.95 New!
Colors of Christmas Olivia Newport
Two contemporary stories celebrate the hope of Christmas. In Christmas in Blue, church organist Angela plans to bypass Christmas in the wake of personal loss, until a mysterious young man named Gabe helps her find hope. Christmas in Gold finds 80-year-old Astrid, who has survived the Nazi regime and widowhood, resolving to stir up hope through tragedy one more time.
5.5x8.5” Softcover........................................................................19.95 now 9.95!
Mary’s Christmas Goodbye
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Linda Byler
When 30-year-old Mary gives up her comfortable life in Lancaster County to become a schoolteacher in the rugged mountains of Montana, her old buried questions about why no man has ever been her match come with her. Arthur welcomes her, and even offers a dog for protection, but who is the young woman in his photo, and why does she suddenly care?
4.25x6.75” Softcover.............................................................................................9.95
Amish Christmas Gift
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Amy Clipston, Ruth Reid & Kelly Irvin New!
Three novellas in one! In Naomi’s Gift, Naomi believes she isn’t meant to find love, but might receive more than she has ever hoped for. In An Unexpected Joy, can Micah find a way to show Abigail he cares? In A Christmas Visitor, Frannie returns to Bee County for Christmas, but her heart stays with an Englisch farm boy.
4.25x6.75” Softcover....................................................9.95
Beloved Christmas Quilt
Wanda E. Brunstetter, Jean Brunstetter & Richelle Brunstetter
The scripture embroidered on the back of a beloved quilt brings hope to three generations of Pennsylvania Amish women in this collection of three Christmas stories of family, romance, and faith.
6x9” Softcover with flaps..........................................20.95 now 14.95!
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Fiction
Christmas Heirloom
Karen Witemeyer, Kristi Ann Hunter, Sarah Loudin Thomas & Becky Wade
Four holiday novellas from favorite authors set in different time periods share how a family heirloom brooch is the catalyst for love through the generations.
5.5x8.5” Softcover........................................................................................... 20.95
Christmas Blessing Melody Carlson
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In 1944, after receiving the news that her baby’s father was shot down in the South Pacific, Amelia has nowhere to turn but to her infant’s wealthy paternal grandparents, who don’t know that she—or their grandson—exists. Will the celebration of the arrival of another unexpected baby two thousand years ago turn their hearts to love?
5.5x8.5” Hardcover....................................... 21.95 now 9.95!
Christmas at Carnton Tamera Alexander
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.
5.5x8.5” Softcover................................................................15.95 New!
Victorian Christmas Brides Collection
Suzanne Dietze & others
Experience a Dickens of a Christmas as nine Victorian women seek to create the perfect Christmas celebrations. But will expectations and pride cause them to overlook imperfect men who offer true love?
6x9” Softcover with flaps..............................................................................19.95
Plain & Sweet Christmas Romance Collection New!
Jerry Eicher, Olivia Newport & others
Enjoy a simple Christmas, sweetened by love, as nine couples from Plain faith communities face outside influences and are reunited with childhood sweethearts. Includes recipes!
5.25x8” Softcover.................................................. 12.95 now 9.95!
Old West Christmas Brides
Margaret Brownley & others
It is hard for a woman to make a decent living in the Wild West of the late 1800s, and as the Christmas season approaches, prospects for a happy celebration seem dim for these six women.
5.25x8” Softcover......................................................................... 12.95
Once Upon a Dickens Christmas series Michelle Griep
12 Days at Bleakly Manor In this Victorian era mystery, Clara is invited to an English manor home for Christmas—and promised £500 if she remains for the duration of the celebration. Is she walking into danger? Tale of Two Hearts In an effort to be named his uncle’s heir on Christmas Day, charming but penniless gentleman William asks Mina, an innkeeper’s daughter, to pose as his wife. When the truth is discovered, can two hearts survive such deception?
5.5x8” Softcovers with flaps...................................... 16.95 each
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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
Fix-It & Forget-It Holiday Favorites Hope Comerford
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Prepare holiday feasts for family and friends without spending hours in the kitchen with 150 slow cooker recipes with gorgeous full-color photos, including Sweet Potato Stuffing, Raspberry Glazed Ham, and Christmas Apple Date Pudding.
7.5x9” Softcover................................................................................25.95 New!
Vintage Christmas
Louisa May Alcott, Charles Dickens, LM Montgomery, Mark Twain & others
This heartwarming collection of lesser-known, classic stories and prayers from some of literature’s most beloved authors will encourage you to slow down and celebrate the beauty, mystery, and joy found in the season.
5.5x8.4” Hardcover........................................... 21.95
Christmas with Hot Apple Cider N.J. Lindquist, editor
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
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
Power Prayers for Christmas Marjorie Vawter
21 Christmas-themed prayer-starters help you pray about family, gift-giving, thankfulness—even your to-do list.
4x6” Softcover...................................................................................................................6.95
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Daily Planners
GraceLaced 17-Month Planner Ruth Chou Simons
Find God’s grace laced through each season of your life with this beautiful 17-month (August 2018-December 2019) planner. Features artistically crafted weekly, monthly, and yearly calendars, ample space for weekly to-dos and recording prayers, hand-lettered Scripture, and more.
8x10” Linen-bound Hardcover.........................................................25.95 New!
Choose Joy 2019 Planner Kathy Shutt
Pause, reflect & rejuvenate every day with this stylish 15-month planner with monthly and weekly calendars with devotional readings, plus a year-at-a-glance section and much more.
4x6.25” Spiral-Bound Softcover..............7.95
Coloring & Stickers 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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Merry Heart
12 cards; 4 designs • KJV Scriptures • 4.75 x 6.75”
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Christmas Cardinals 12 cards; 4 designs • KJV Scriptures • 4.75 x 6.75”
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Winter’s Landscape 12 cards; 4 designs • KJV Scriptures • 4.75 x 6.75”
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Celebrate His Birth 12 cards; 4 designs • KJV Scripture • 4.75 x 6.75” • 8.00 New!
Country Christmas 12 cards; 4 designs • KJV Scripture • 4.75 x 6.75” • 8.00
Boxed Cards assortment packs
11 Jesus is the Light 12 cards; 1 design • KJV Scripture • 4.75 x 6.75” • 8.00
Boxed Cards Solid packs
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Light & Life
12 cards; 1 design • KJV Scripture • 4.75 x 6.75” • 8.00
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Love Was Born
12 cards; 1 design • KJV Scripture • 4.75 x 6.75” • 8.00
Silent Night, Holy Night
12 cards; 1 design • KJV Scripture • 4.75 x 6.75” • 8.00 New!
Variety pack
Christmas Value Box 24 cards; 24 designs • KJV/NIV Scriptures • 4.5 x 6.5”
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“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. ” Luke 2:11 Follow the Star
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Entertainment
A trip in the Imagination Station lands Connie and Eugene in firstcentury 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
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Clara’s Ultimate Christmas
A savvy ten year old video blogger’s “Ultimate Christmas” unravels into chaos when her dad unexpectedly leaves for New York and her dog, Luke, runs away from home two days before Christmas. Clara must find a way to adjust to keep her dreams of the perfect Christmas from being dashed.
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DVD......................................................................26.00
Chasing the Star
Three Magi from different regions journey through the unforgiving desert in hopes of finding proof on an age old prophecy of a new born King.
DVD..................................................................... 26.00
Ornaments Ornament: Manger/Believe
A filigreed manger design ornament with the word “Believe.” Gift boxed.
3”x2” white resin........................................................................................5.00
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Bargain Book of the Month October
Evergreen
Susan May Warren
An empty nest has Ingrid Christiansen dreading the upcoming holidays, but her husband is excited about surprise trip to Paris for Christmas. Despite a snowy winter wonderland, a deep chill settles over their marriage, and keeping their love evergreen depends on turning the page on their past and embracing their future.
5x7” Hardcover. Regular 19.95
now $ 4.95!
November My First Message: The Christmas Story
The story of Christmas comes alive! This fun-filled book includes three Christmas Bible stories with text from the Message and adorable illustrations, plus it comes with a CD featuring an audio track with story narration and sing-along songs. Ages 4-8.
7x8.5” Softcover & CD set. Regular 16.95
now $ 8.95!
December 12 Days of Christmas Cookbook
Delight your taste buds and make Christmas even merrier with breads-arising, soups-a-simmering, sides-a-steaming, kids-a-cooking, and more recipes for the entire Christmas season. Beautiful full-color interior.
6x9” Hardcover. Regular 20.95
now $ 4.95!
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Let your tree share the good news this Christmas! Ornaments Ornament: Holy Family
Joseph and Mary holding the baby Jesus. Reverse side reads “Unto us a Child is Born. Unto us a Son is Given.” 3”H Antique White Resin.....................................................................6.00
Ornament: Nativity Cross
The entire Nativity story in intricate cut-out detail. Packaged in gift box featuring the Christmas Cross poem. 4”H Gold Resin..............................................................................6.00
Ornament: Jesus Star
A red star-shaped ornament with a ribbon hanger, featuring the names of Jesus: Emmanuel, Light of the World, and more. 4”H Red Resin............................................6.00
Ornament: Glitter Tree Nativity
A nativity scene inside a glittery white pine tree cut-out, embellished with dangling beadwork. 7”H White Metal...............................................................................6.00
Ornament: Snowman Snowflake Photo Frame
An adorable snowman and snowflake combo which reads “Jesus is the Reason for the Season.” Can also hold a 11/2” x 11/2” photo 7”H White & Painted Resin.........................................................6.00
Ornament: Jesus is the Reason
A red glass Christmas ball decorated with vintage ornaments, filigree, and the sentiment “Jesus is the Reason for the Season.” 4” diameter Glass..................................................................6.00
Ornament: Noel Jingle Bell
A white stoneware bell painted in cheery Christmas colors with the scripted word “Noel.” 3” diameter Dolomite............................................................ 6.00
Ornament: Manger/Believe
A filigreed manger design ornament with the word “Believe.” Gift boxed.
3”x2” white resin........................................................................................5.00
Decorate your home in style! Decorations
Savior is Born Chalkboard
Mark off the days ‘til Christmas with this chalkboard advent calendar. Has a slot in back for hanging. 10 x 65/8” MDF..................................20.00
Peace Angel Nativity
A beautiful resin angel holding a lighted star guards the holy family who are surrounded by “peace.” 73/4” high white resin.................................................... 30.00
Ho Ho Ho Placemat
This cute, reversible placemat reads “The Joy of Christmas - HO HO HO,” until you flip it around to read “The Wonder of Christmas - OH OH OH.” Printed on jute cloth with red polka dot trim & lining on reverse. 11x17” Jute/Cotton Placemat.....................................8.00
Ho Ho Ho Mug Set
A set of two matching mugs in a decorative gift box. Microwave/dishwasher safe. 10 oz. Bone China......................................24.00/set of 2
Bookmarks Gloria in Excelsis Deo Bookmark
Cute angel cardstock bookmark with a corded tassel. Reads “Gloria in Excelsis Deo.” 6” high.....................................................................................................................................1.00
Keep Christ in Christmas Bookmark & Lapel Pin
This set includes a beautiful star-shaped, gold-plated lapel pin which reads “Keep Christ in Christmas,” along with a cardstock bookmark with a corded tassel and a poem by Alda Maria. 6” high bookmark & gold plated lapel pin....................................................... 2.50/set
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