Audrey and Max.

TOMMY NELSON releases Shaoey & Dot: A Thunder and Lightning Bug Story ($10.99, c) by Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman from its “Shaoey & Dot” picture-book series.

ZONDERKIDZ is releasing Lee Strobel’s “The Case for…” series for kids. Off My Case for Kids ($7.99, p) by Strobel and Robert Elmer is a companion book to the tween editions by Strobel and Rob Suggs— The Case for Faith for Kids, The Case for Christ for Kids, and The Case for a Creator for Kids ($7.99 each, p).

MAY RELEASES

BROADMAN & HOLMAN releases book 3 in its “Wilderking Trilogy,” The Way of the Wilderking ($15.99, c) by Jonathan Rogers.

NEW CANAAN PUBLISHING’s ( Faith-Works/STL) Madison Meets the Minister ($14.95, c) by David Emm teaches the simple message that we’re all welcome in God’s house.

STANDARD’s Don’t Mess With Moses!

($16.99, c) is written in Shel Silverstein-style ( Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic), with clever words and quirky illustrations.

ZONDERKIDZ is releasing Faithgirlz! Chick Chat: More Devotions for Girls ($9.99, p) by Kristi Holl with Jennifer Vogtlin. Also releasing are books 9 and 10 of its “ Faithgirlz! Sophie” series—Sophie Flakes Out and Sophie Loves Jimmy ($5.99 each, p) by Nancy Rue.

NEW & NOTEWORTHY

DAYSPRING and G STUDIOS recently signed a new licensing agreement allowing DaySpring to develop and market The Land of Milk and Honey baby stationery and gift items to Christian retail. The brand will launch with a significant publishing and licensed branded-product program this year through about 15 major licensees including DaySpring, Simon & Schuster novelty storybooks, Enesco Gifts, Gund plush, Harvest House gift books, and Madacy Entertainment music CDs. DaySpring is developing two gender-specific scrapbooking kits, a

gender-neutral baby memory book, a first handprint & footprint frame set, first-year calendar, and a keepsake box.

TOMMY NELSON recently purchased Pamplin Entertainment’s popular Bibleman brand and product catalog, giving Tommy Nelson all brand rights, including catalog and future titles, licensing rights, and the live Bibleman road show. Catalog titles begin shipping through Thomas Nelson this month, with a brand relaunch and the first DVD in an all-new “Bibleman” series. A multi-tiered marketing strategy will encompass catalog and new DVD titles, forthcoming books, the live touring show, and collaborations with licensee partners Talicor and Covenant Studios.

BIG IDEA and SIMON & SCHUSTER are developing a new series. Simon & Schuster will publish “Veggie Tales” color & activity books. Through its “Simon Scribbles” division, S & S collaborated with Big Idea on the color & activity books releasing in June.

Send Kids news to Lisa Tamayo, ltamayo@cbaonline.org.

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