Good News Christmas 2020

the latest and greatest Christmas products for your whole family

Good News Christmas 2020

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September October

“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given”

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Children

Isaiah 9:6a New!

Jesus Storybook Bible Christmas Collection Sally Lloyd-Jones

Reaffirm the spiritual meaning of God’s most precious gift with this interactive keepsake Advent book for the whole family which shows that every story in Scripture points to a Rescuer. Features 10 buttons that activate 20-second clips of Christmas hymns or narration. Ages 4-8.

10.75x9.5” Hardcover........................................................... 30.95

Over in a Stable Suzanne Nelson New!

With vibrant illustrations and musical cadence, this engaging readaloud book counts up from one little drummer boy to show the animals and people who gathered to celebrate the arrival of baby Jesus in Bethlehem. Features a foiled, glittery cover. Ages 4-8.

10.75x9” Hardcover............................................................... 21.95

Christmas Pageant for Jesus Susan Jones

In this relatable story with adorable artwork, Little Chipmunk’s mama shares Jesus’ message of grace, and his forest friends’ Christmas pageant is perfect. Ages 4-8.

9x9” Hardcover.................................................................................17.95

God Gave Us Christmas Lisa Tawn Bergren

In this bestseller with captivating illustrations, an adorable polar bear cub full of enthusiasm and curiosity asks his mama about the reason for Christmas, and what it’s really all about—Jesus. Ages 3-8.

6x6” Board Book........9.95

Berenstain Bears Go Christmas Caroling Mike Berenstain

Go Christmas caroling with the Berenstain Bears in Bear Country, as beloved Christmas carol lyrics teach the Christmas story. Ages 4-8.

8x8” Softcover.........................................................................................5.95

9x9” Hardcover....... 14.95

New!

Bonnie Rickner Jensen

Give thanks for all that the Christmas season has to offer—snowmen, sledding parties, and especially the amazing gift of Jesus—with this fun seek-and-find book featuring colorful woodland animals. Ages 3-5.

10x12” Board Book....................................15.95

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Children

Very Merry Christmas Prayer

New!

Cocoa’s Cranky Christmas Beth Hughes

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for everyone—except one cranky pup named Cocoa. In this fun book with a bold art style and embellished cover, Cocoa finally gets in the Christmas spirit—with help from your child’s silly antics! Ages 2-6.

8x8” Board Book.................................................................................12.95

Beginner’s Bible series: Little Lamb’s Christmas

New!

Join the adorable, plush finger puppet Little Lamb as he travels from the hillside to the manger where he celebrates the arrival of God’s only son in this chunky board book with a fun but faithful retelling of the Christmas story. Ages 0-4.

4.5x4.5” Board Book.................................................................................. 8.95

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, perfect for shared reading of the Christmas story. Ages 5-7.

I Can Read. 6x9” Softcover................................................ 5.95

Very First Christmas

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

Cozy Nativity

As news of Jesus’ birth spreads, the animals along the way cluck, hee-haw, and baa with joy. This brightly illustrated board book with touch & feel elements reminds little ones of God’s perfect plan for Jesus’ birth—and for them. Ages 0-4.

7.5x7.5 Board Book................................................................................10.95

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Children’s Activities Christmas Coloring Fun

Keep kids occupied this season with nearly 200 reproducible Christmas coloring pages centered on the Nativity, with sections on the birth of Jesus, the ABCs of Christmas, classic Christmas stories, and more! Ages 3-8.

New!

6x8” Softcover, 192 pages........................................... 6.95

Jumbo Bible Christmas Activity & Trivia Fun

Keep kids busy on snowy days and holiday trips with Christmas-themed trivia and activities including crosswords, word searches, connect-the-dots, letter puzzles and more! Ages 6-10.

6x8” Softcover, 352 pages.........................................12.95

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-your-own mini book, a cut-out manger scene, and more! Ages 3-6.

8x10” Softcover............................................... 6.95

Christmas Color by Number & More!

Twin Sisters

48 reproducible, tear-out pages of Christmasthemed color by number pictures, dot-to-dots, mazes, spot the differences, and more. Ages 3-6.

8x10” Softcover..............................................7.95

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

Christmas Picture Sudoku Twin Sisters

Solve 18 Christmas-themed picture sudokus using over 200 stickers, then download the free app to scramble each puzzle for endless play! Ages 4-6.

8x8” Softcover ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7.95

Youth

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Family Story for Advent series: Arnold Ytreeide

New!

Follow Jotham across Israel as he searches for his family, encountering wise men, shepherds, innkeepers, and at last, the Savior born in Bethlehem.

Tabitha’s father, a shepherd, is taking his family on a caravan to his birthplace in Bethlehem. Exciting biblical stories for Advent with a discussion guide at the end of each chapter. Ages 8-12.

Jotham’s Journey Tabitha’s Travels

8.5x9.25” Softcovers..............................22.95 each

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

Adventures in Odyssey series:

Follow the Star In the Imagination Station, Connie and Eugene witness a very special baby’s birth! 60 min. CD...................4.00 Countdown to Christmas 24 Advent episodes help you understand Christmas in a new, meaningful way. 8 CDs; 9 hours.................47.00

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

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............................................................................................................ 5.95

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“And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

Fiction

Isaiah 9:6b

New!

Amish Christmas Wedding

Amy Clipston, Kelly Irvin, Kathleen Fuller, & Vannetta Chapman

From bestselling authors of Amish fiction come four delightful stories perfect for celebrating love, joy, and the everyday miracles Christmas brings.

5.5x8.5” Softcover...........................................................................................19.95

Amish Christmas Bakery

Amy Clipston, Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller, & Kelly Irvin Four women find love during the busy holiday rush at Amish bakeries in these four delicious novellas perfect for celebrating love, joy, and the holiday season.

5.5x8.5” Softcover..................................................................19.95

Amish Christmas Love

Beth Wiseman, Amy Clipson, & Kelly Irvin

A charming novella collection of sweet holiday stories, each celebrating love in all its forms. Includes Winter Kisses, Christmas Cat and Snow Angels.

Now in pocketsize!..................................................................................................9.95

Amish Christmas Kitchen

Leslie Gould, Jan Drexler & Kate Lloyd

A young Amish woman finds comfort in a yearly baking tradition. A shy Amish woman uses her gift for sweets to woo a local boy. And a woman discovers her past, and a warm, welcoming Amish family table on Christmas. Three novellas celebrate family, faith and hope found through the warmth of a bustling holiday Amish kitchen. Includes Amish recipes perfect for the Christmas table!

5.5x8.5” Softcover �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 19.95

Christmas Haven

Cindy Woodsmall & Erin Woodsmall

Ivy Zook is wrestling with leaving her Amish community in order to start her dream party planning business—but not before her sister Holly’s wedding.

When a car carrying ultra-conservative Amish man Arlan and his very ill sister crashes, the Zooks take them in. Ivy and Arlan are on very different tracks.

Does a miracle lie around the corner this Christmas season?

5.25x8” Hardcover ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 19.95

Ivy Hill Christmas Julie Klassen

New!

5.5x8.5” Softcover..................................................... 21.95

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Fiction

Richard Brockwell prefers his unencumbered bachelor life in London, but his mother has threatened to stop funding him unless he comes home to Ivy Hill for Christmas. There, he encounters an orphaned apprentice, the first love he disappointed years ago, and Arabella Awdry, an appealing young lady who is determined to have nothing to do with him.

New!

Joyful Christmas

Cynthia Hickey, Liz Johnson, Vickie McDonough, Liz Tolsma, Carrie Turansky & Erica Vetsch New!

Grab a warm cup of tea and watch as romance is kindled and joy is restored to broken lives during six bygone era Christmas celebrations.

5.5x8.5” Softcover.................................................................19.95

Love’s Pure Light

Deborah Raney, Susanne Dietze, Shannon McNear & Janine Rosche

In this collection of four Christmas romances, be transported to unique time periods as you follow a treasured family nativity set through four generations of the Shepherd family.

5.5x8.5” Softcover.................................................................19.95

Treasured Christmas Brides Cathy Marie Hake & others

Six historical Christmas romances prove life’s most priceless gifts come not in the form of polished gold or silver—but from the vast riches of a loving heart.

5.25x8” Softcover..................................................................................................12.95

Once Upon a Dickens Christmas Michelle Griep

Enjoy a Dickensian Christmas in three stories from Victorian England. In 12 Days at Bleakly Manor, Clara and Ben discover that love is what matters most.

In Tale of Two Hearts, William needs a wife to gain his inheritance, and Mina will make him look respectable. And, in Old Lace Shop, recently widowed Bella is finally free of overbearing men, but is her handsome business partner Edmund worth a second chance at marriage?

6x9” Softcover............................................................ 20.95

Shoe Box, 25th Anniversary edition Francine Rivers

Little Timmy O’Neil is a foster child with a very special shoe box full of “just things,” who is inspired to open his heart and give the most precious gift.

This beautifully designed anniversary edition includes a new five-part Advent devotional, holiday recipes, and the Christmas story from Matthew and Luke, all accented by gold foil artwork.

5x7” Hardcover.........................................................................................................19.95

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Gift Books New!

“Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.”

Matthew 2:11

Because of Bethlehem Max Lucado

The child in the cradle becomes the King on the cross, and because of Bethlehem, we have a Savior in heaven. These are the heart shaping promises of Christmas that will rekindle your connection to Christ, heal your heartache and bring you a lifetime of hope.

5.5x8.5” Softcover.................................................................................................18.95

Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas New! Ace Collins

Ringing along with the chimes in Silver Bells. Laughing along with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Holding a candle while singing a chorus of Silent Night. Learn the heartwarming and inspirational stories behind the songs that bring Christmas to life each year.

New!

5x7” Hardcover..............................................................18.95

Good Tidings of Great Joy

Engage with the story of Jesus’ birth in a unique way that’s sure to become a treasured holiday tradition. This beautiful book includes the complete story of the first Christmas from the NKJV, plus full-color illustrated design, six Christmas hymns for family worship, and a removable advent calendar.

6.5x8” Hardcover................................................................................................... 18.95

Santa Claus Chronicles

Dan Short with Rene Gutteridge

For 30 years, Dan has followed a calling to give the gift of God’s love to children and adults alike, as a mall Santa. This collection of stories, some tearful, some joyful, and all of them filled with heartwarming Christmas spirit, will inspire you to share the joy of Jesus with those around you.

5.5x7” Hardcover................................................................................................. 20.95 New!

Christmas Delights Cookbook

From Christmas eve celebrations, bountiful breakfasts, Christmas dinner, and merry parties, Christmas is full of fantastic flavors. A festive collection of more than 250 family favorite holiday recipes with full color photographs, stories, and tips.

6x9” Spiral-bound Softcover..............................................22.95

Amish Friends Christmas Cookbook Wanda E. Brunstetter

Now revised & expanded, with over 200 recipes offer the best of Amish Christmas cooking, from main dishes, sweets, gifts from the kitchen, and more! Also includes full-color photos and insights into Amish life during Christmastime.

6x9” Spiral-bound Softcover...........................................................................22.95

“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. ”

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Giftware

Luke 2:11 GraceLaced 2021 12-Month Planner

New! Ruth Chou Simons

Chronicle not just your days, but life’s most significant moments with this beautiful and functional weekly planner featuring monthly calendars (January-December 2021), a 3-year long-term overview, and space to quietly chronicle God’s faithfulness.

8x10” Hardcover....................................................................................... 30.95 New! You Matter 2021 Planner

You’ll be reminded of your purpose and worth with this stylish 17-month planner with monthly devotional readings and an encouraging thought and Scripture on each page, plus monthly and weekly calendars, a year-at-a-glance section, pages for frequent contacts, and more

4x6.25” Spiral-bound Softcover.............................................. 10.95

Wonderful Winterful Bible Crosswords Wonderful Winterful Bible Word Searches

New!

New!

Beat the winter blues, test your puzzle-solving skills, and learn the Bible with these attractive, giftable collections of 99 fun, challenging crosswords and word searches with clues drawn from KJV Scriptures.

6.25x7.5” Softcovers............................................ 17.95 each

Ornament: Holy Family Silver

A classically-styled Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus. Reads “Arise, shine; For your light has come, And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you.” Isaiah 60:1 4”H Silver Resin...................................................................................................5.00

Snowflake Necklace

An antique silver-tone metal snowflake pendant on a 20” chain. The verse on the card reminds us that like each perfect, pure snowflake, we are an example of God’s creativity, and are precious in His sight.

20” Silver Necklace on 2x6” Card..................... 5.00

Prince of Peace Table Runner

Decorate your table in style with this table runner featuring Isaiah 9:6, “His Name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor...” in a Christmas tree design.

12x72” Black Cotton .................................................................. 18.00

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Boxed Cards

Assortment Packs

Christmas Heartland 12 cards; 4 designs • KJV Scripture • 5 x 7” • Full Color Interior

New!

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Christmas Wreaths

12 cards; 4 designs • KJV Scripture New! • 4.5 x 6.5” • Die-Cut • Full Color Interior

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Holiday Horses

12 cards; 4 designs • KJV Scripture • 4.5 x 6.5” • Full Color Interior

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Beauty of Christmas 12 cards; 4 designs • NKJV Scripture • 4.5 x 6.5” • Die-Cut • Full Color Interior

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Wisemen

12 cards; 3 designs • NKJV Scripture • 4.5 x 6.5” • Full Color Interior

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$

New!

God Bless Your Christmas

12 cards; 4 designs • KJV Scriptures • 4.75 x 6.75”

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New!

Heartfelt Christmas Wishes 12 cards; 4 designs • NIV Scriptures • 4.75 x 6.75”

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Christmas Lanterns 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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Christmas Cardinals 12 cards; 4 designs • KJV Scriptures • 4.75 x 6.75”

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Merry Heart

12 cards; 4 designs • KJV Scriptures • 4.75 x 6.75”

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Kids Pack

Create Your Own Christmas Cards • 12 colorable cards; 6 designs • 5 x 7” • blank inside • 200 stickers • 5 song downloads $ was $13, now 8!

Solid Packs

Hope is Born Anew We Are Filled With Joy Jesus is the Light Silent Night, Holy Night 12 cards; 1 design • KJV Scripture • 4.75 x 6.75” New!

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12 cards; 1 design • NIV Scripture • 4.75 x 6.75” New!

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12 cards; 1 design • KJV Scripture • 4.75 x 6.75”

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Variety Pack

12 cards; 1 design • KJV Scripture • 4.75 x 6.75”

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Christmas Value Box 24 cards; 24 designs • KJV/NIV Scriptures • 4.5 x 6.5”

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