Colorado Springs, CO (October 28, 2024)—Focus on the Family, in alliance with Tyndale House Publishers, will release five new kids and middle-grade titles in the spring of 2025. The new products—What’s in Mommy’s Tummy; Fears, Flights, and Kangaroo Fights; Double Cross Down Under; At Face Value; and Sleuth Family Robinson—equip parents to raise their children to have thriving faith.
What’s in Mommy’s Tummy? by Abby Johnson
In a fun and child-friendly way, Abby Johnson helps parents show their kids (ages 2–4) that the life growing inside Mommy’s tummy is a baby brother or sister. It’s a new human being, who will soon appear and join the family.
Little Luke (inspired by one of Abby’s eight kids) has noticed that his mom’s tummy is getting bigger. He wants to know what is growing in there. He wonders if it is various animals, including a cat and a dragon. Through this humorous story, the author provides parents with a tool to celebrate the miracle of life that begins in the womb.
Abby Johnson worked for Planned Parenthood for eight years, working up the ranks to become the clinic director in Bryan, Texas. She was Planned Parenthood’s Employee of the Year in 2008, but she walked away from her job after witnessing the abortion of a 13-week-old fetus during an ultrasound-guided abortion. Upon leaving Planned Parenthood, her defection became a national news headline, which led to a pro-life speaking career. In 2012, she founded And Then There Were None, the only ministry in the nation that helps abortion workers leave their jobs and find new ones out of the industry. To date, she has helped over 700 abortion workers quit. She also founded ProLove Ministries and LoveLine in the fall of 2019. Her bestselling book, Unplanned, was made into a feature film that debuted in theaters nationwide in March 2019 under the same name, and she is the host of the podcast Politely Rude.
Fears, Flights, and Kangaroo Fights by Bill Myers
Magnificent Mulligans #6
From bestselling author Bill Myers comes a hilarious, faith-filled, and action-packed adventure (for ages 8–12) starring the Mulligan family.
The Mulligans are off to the jungles of South America to help Mom save some snakes. Jessica, terrified of slithery critters, is not thrilled to be on this particular mission of mercy. Meanwhile, Nick and Lisa are on their own mission to transport Bob the kangaroo back to the animal park. But they encounter a group of bad guys who have their own plans: putting a kangaroo in a boxing ring with some unlucky human and charging admission to the fight.
Back home, Dad, Janelle, Stephanie, and Julie are facing their own challenges: taking care of the animal park while worrying about what is happening to the rest of the family. As Dad tells Julie, we can’t get rid of fear by ignoring it, but we can focus on something better, like God’s love and His promises.
As an author and filmmaker, Bill Myers has won 70 national and international awards, including the C. S. Lewis Honor Award. His books and videos have sold over 8 million copies. He co-created the popular McGee and Me series; wrote, directed and starred in several Adventures in Odyssey episodes; and wrote The Incredible Worlds of Wally McDoogle series.
Double Cross Down Under by Marianne Hering and Marshal Younger
Imagination Station Books #33
When kids step into the Imagination Station, they travel back in time and across the world with cousins Patrick and Beth. Each book is historically accurate, and readers (ages 7–12) will grow in their faith and in their knowledge of history as they race through each unforgettable story.
Hot on the trail of Amelia Darling, Patrick and Beth are transported to Australia where they encounter Reverend George Taplin and his friend James Unaipon, two faithful men of God serving the Aboriginal people and helping them understand the good news of the Gospel. But not every person is interested in this good news.
In the dark of night, Patrick and his new friend, Jandamarra, are kidnapped by bushrangers who need an Aboriginal person to show them the way to a great treasure.
The Imagination Station Books have sold over one million copies.
At Face Value by Focus on the Family
Adventures in Odyssey #78
Adventures in Odyssey audio dramas release the imagination of both young and old as listeners (ages 7+) follow a host of characters through adventures in the town of Odyssey. These high-quality audio dramas teach biblical truths and moral foundations to help children make decisions throughout their lives. They are perfect for car rides and for initiating important conversations with kids.
Sleuth Family Robinson: Fighting Evil around the World by Christopher P. N. Maselli
This graphic novel from Focus on the Family and Clubhouse Magazine offers quality, fun, and engaging Christian entertainment. Kids (ages 8–12) learn alongside the Robinsons as they solve problems together as a family.
In addition to the graphic novel, there are over thirty pages of extra content for readers to enjoy, including character profiles, bonus artwork, and faith-building lessons. This comic is especially fun for Adventures in Odyssey fans because it was “written” by Wooton and is an “in-universe” collectible. The story is clean, relevant, exciting, and spiritually uplifting.
Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a voice to trust for generations of readers. Today, Tyndale is one of the largest independent Christian publishers in the world. Tyndale’s mission is to make the Bible accessible to as many people as possible in language that they can relate and respond to. Tyndale publishes the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT), and offers nonfiction books that equip readers with Christ-centered insight, counsel, and life-improving stories. In addition, Tyndale publishes fiction from fresh new voices and celebrated authors alike, capturing the imagination of millions of readers. With a deep understanding of the importance of nurturing future generations, Tyndale also publishes children’s products that make God’s Word and wisdom come alive. Tyndale’s independent status allows it to follow its founding model, giving a substantial portion of annual revenue—millions of dollars per year—through corporate donations and the work of Tyndale House Foundation. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.
Focus on the Family, which reaches about 38 million people in 120 countries, is a global faith-based ministry that helps families thrive in Christ. Tyndale House Publishers is pleased to partner with Focus on the Family to help provide trusted resources for strengthening believers in their faith and sharing the gospel; building resilient marriages that reflect God’s design; equipping parents to raise their children with a thriving faith; advocating for the preborn, orphaned, and life at every stage; and engaging the culture through a biblical worldview. Visit Focus at FocusontheFamily.com or on Facebook and Twitter.
Contact: Natalie Wierenga, nataliewierenga@tyndale.com, 630.784.5211
