Purcellville, VA—An Alabama pediatrician has created a Christmas storybook to help kids get excited about Jesus.

Dr. Scott James has a burden for treating the sick both physically and spiritually. He works as a pediatric infectious diseases specialist, but he also has a passion for helping families grow together in Christ. He is already the author of two family worship books, The Expected One: Anticipating All of Jesus in the Advent (B&H Books, October 2014) and Mission Accomplished: A Two-Week Family Easter Devotional (New Growth Press, February 2016). Now, Scott has partnered with The Good Book Company to publish his first children’s storybook, The Littlest Watchman.

The Littlest Watchman follows the adventures of Benjamin– the littlest watchman–who waits for and then witnesses the first Christmas. The story shows kids that the Old Testament is filled with promises about the Messiah, and it demonstrates how they were all fulfilled. Now, Jesus has promised that he is coming back again, and those who trust God today spend their lives waiting and watching for him to keep his word.

Dr. James says, “…we wait and watch by remembering what Benjamin learned: God always keeps his promises. One day, this world will see Jesus returning. Let’s trust God so deeply that we look for him with excitement every single day.”

“I love the way Scott James makes Isaiah’s prophecy come to life in the story of The Littlest Watchman,” writes author Marty Machowski. “Scott provides parents with a creative way to introduce young children to the big picture story of the Bible and ends the book with the Christmas story and the good news of the gospel.”

MORE ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Scott James lives in Birmingham, AL with his wife, Jaime, and their 4 children. He serves as an Elder at The Church at Brook Hills, where he also teaches in Kids Ministry and leads a small group. He has been a part of mission trips to Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Middle East and serves on the Board of Directors for The Haiti Collective. Scott also serves the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) as a Research Fellow and has been a speaker at ERLC events. He partners with Focus on the Family as a member of their Physician Resource Council and also serves as a Fellow for the Center for Baptist Renewal. Scott writes a monthly column for ParentLife magazine called Dad’s Life. He has also written for online outlets such as The Gospel Coalition, Radical, and Story Warren. @scott_h_james

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER
Founded in 1989, The Good Book Company is an international Christian publisher. Our Bible studies, books, devotionals, videos, tracts, evangelistic courses and training materials are used throughout the English-speaking world, and in translation in over 35 languages worldwide. Everyone at The Good Book Company is passionate about the Lord Jesus, His word, His church and His gospel of grace. We create and publish biblical, relevant and accessible resources that will encourage Christians to keep going, keep growing and keep sharing their faith. thegoodbook.com/blog  thegoodbookcompanynorthamerica@thegoodbookusa

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE LITTLEST WATCHMAN

“One of the key emotions children feel as Christmas approaches is anticipation. This beautifully written and illustrated story connects that emotion with the expectation leading to Jesus’ birth – and the hope we have for His return.” —Jim Daly, President, Focus on the Family

“The Littlest Watchman will not only encourage our children as they contemplate the coming of Christ, but also encourage the child in each of us as we eagerly wait for his return!” —David Platt, President, International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention

“This is a beautiful story, full of wonder and expectation. I look forward to reading this with my own children, sharing with them the wonder of Christ’s first coming and teaching them to wait expectantly for his return, even when it’s hard to wait.” —Courtney Reissig, Author of Glory in the Ordinary and The Accidental Feminist

“The Littlest Watchman takes us to a familiar place by a fresh, fantastic route. It’s a new way into an old story, the Christmas story, and it helps us love it even more. Scott James is a faithful storyteller who loves the truth, but this story reveals that his imagination is alive and active. I enthusiastically recommend this book!” —S. D. Smith, Author of The Green Ember series

“We are often conflicted about how to talk to kids at Christmastime. The whirl of tinsel and wrapping paper can leave the incarnation obscured. In this book, Scott James equips families and churches to proclaim Christ at Christmas. The book is biblically rich, beautifully illustrated, and narratively engaging for children—and for those who love them.” —Russell Moore, President, Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention

“I love the way Scott James makes Isaiah’s prophecy come to life in the story of The Littlest Watchman. Scott provides parents with a creative way to introduce young children to the big picture story of the Bible and ends the book with the Christmas story and the good news of the gospel.” —Marty Machowski, Author of Long Story Short and The Ology

“The Littlest Watchman brings together the Bible’s big storyline, the ancient biblical prophecies, and the Christmas story into an imaginative tale that will inform and inspire children (and the adults who read to them!).” —Trevin Wax, Author of This is Our Time and Gospel-Centered Teaching

Scott James is available to give interviews and to write articles. To get in touch with Scott, or for more information about The Littlest Watchman, please contact: Brad Byrd North American Director, The Good Book Company USoffice@thegoodbook.com (866) 244-2165

Beautiful new Gospel editions are designed to be given away

Purcellville, VA—For the first time, individual ESV Gospels of Luke are being made available in North America.

Driven by a desire to help Christians share Christ with those around them, The Good Book Company has launched a new line of affordable, text-only versions of the four gospels. Clean, elegant, distraction-free design coupled with the popular and trusted ESV translation and prices as low as 37¢ per copy for bulk purchases make these new gospels ideal to give away.

Luke’s Gospel, which is the first to be released in this new seeker-friendly format, is available now in time for Christmas services. It is also perfectly suited for use in evangelistic courses throughout the year. The other 3 gospels will be released later in 2018.

As he tells the stories of the birth of John the Baptist, the first Christmas, Jesus’ teaching and miracles, Easter and the ascension, Luke’s purpose is to give readers certainty about the Gospel. He wants to help them see and believe that Jesus is God’s Son, the Messiah who invites everyone to trust him and find forgiveness, peace with God and eternal life.

ABOUT THE ESV BIBLE TRANSLATION
The English Standard Version (ESV) is an “essentially literal” translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes “word-forword” accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. Since its publication in 2001, the ESV Bible has gained wide acceptance and is used by church leaders, numerous denominations and organizations, and millions of individuals around the world.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER
Founded in 1989, The Good Book Company is an international Christian publisher. Our Bible studies, books, devotionals, videos, tracts, evangelistic courses and training materials are used throughout the English-speaking world, and in translation in over 35 languages worldwide. Everyone at The Good Book Company is passionate about the Lord Jesus, His word, His church and His gospel of grace. We create and publish biblical, relevant and accessible resources that will encourage Christians to keep going, keep growing and keep sharing their faith. For additional information, visit thegoodbook.com.
thegoodbook.com/blog    thegoodbookcompanynorthamerica@thegoodbookusa

For more information contact:  The Good Book Company
USoffice@thegoodbook.com · (866) 244-2165 · www.thegoodbook.com

(Carol Stream, Illinois, USA) MAI is pleased to announce LittWorld 2018 will again take place in Singapore, October 28 to November 2, 2018. “The world of publishing is changing, but the one constant is the need for excellent content,” MAI President John Maust said.  “At LittWorld 2018, global publishers and writers will look at fresh new ways to help today’s readers see and apply the power of the Bible in their everyday lives and to know the Word made flesh.”

Every three years, MAI convenes LittWorld, the only international conference of its kind, providing intensive training on strategic, publishing-related topics. More than 40 international publishing professionals will lead plenary sessions, small group workshops, devotionals and one-on-one consultations giving fresh vision and skills for heightened effectiveness.  The schedule also features ample time for networking and relationship-building. The last conference in 2015 gathered 278 Christian publishing staff and writers from 50 countries.

Bernice Lee, chair of the local host committee, says: “It is a great privilege and joy to be able to welcome you back to Singapore again. We had so much fun hosting the last Littworld in 2015 that we jumped at the opportunity to host it again. So many life-changing connections were made in the world of Christian publishing at our last Littworld, with new publishing houses birthed and cross-border collaborations begun. We are looking forward to so much more!”

Men and women from 94 countries have participated in the conference since it began in 1986. Through LittWorld, MAI has seen publishing houses born, new books conceived, and skills refined for more effective publishing. Inevitably, participants take away a new or reinforced commitment to publish books and articles by local authors in the heart language and culture of readers.

“I live where very few books are available and people generally don’t like to read. Sometimes it seems that developing literacy and nurturing authors is a vain endeavor,” wrote Jane of Tajikistan (not her real name due to security concerns). “At LittWorld 2015 I met many successful writers who have impacted their countries. I am inspired to continue raising up local authors, but also to share the Word of God with the next generation.”

Further details and registration will be available soon at littworld.org. For more information, email mai@littworld.org or call (630) 260-9063.

ABOUT MAI: Since our founding in 1985, MAI has advanced the Gospel by equipping local Christian publishers, editors and writers in 79 countries on 5 continents. These trainings have resulted in more locally published Christian books and articles written in the heart language and culture of the intended reader. littworld.org

WESTMONT, IL— Ed Stetzer, executive director of the Billy Graham Center and the Billy Graham Chair of Church, Mission, and Evangelism at Wheaton College, will publish two books with InterVarsity Press on the past, present, future, and trends of evangelicalism. The first book is set to release in the spring of 2019.

“Ed Stetzer is one of the church’s most perceptive thought leaders today,” said Al Hsu, senior editor for IVP Books. “He grounds his perspectives in cutting-edge research, and his work as a ministry practitioner and missiologist is deeply rooted in historic evangelical identity and mission. IVP is thrilled to partner with him in helping the church move forward in the midst of cultural complexity.”

Stetzer’s extensive research work and leadership experience, previously with Lifeway and currently with Wheaton College and the Billy Graham Center, has established him as a major contributor to conversations on the North American missional church, church planting, church revitalization, and Christian cultural engagement.

“Ed has a unique voice in evangelicalism that is grounded, thoughtful, and incisive,” said Helen Lee, director of marketing for InterVarsity Press. “He is the kind of author who reflects evangelicalism at its best, and we are honored to be working with him to bring his ideas to the church and beyond.”

Stetzer’s first book to be published, tentatively titled Evangelical Landscape, begins with a look back at evangelical roots and identity, proceeds to map out where the evangelical church is today, and shows how a robust evangelicalism will move forward. This includes showing how the church must stay true to evangelical distinctiveness and mission by engaging with cultural issues in biblically sound ways, while at the same time pursuing the common good and welcoming outsiders and the marginalized.

The second book, tentatively titled Entrepreneurial Evangelicalism, will look at ministry innovations and religious reconfiguration during the mid-1980s to 2010—a period notably marked by the continuing decline of mainline churches, eroding denominational loyalty, and the corresponding rise of large, evangelical nondenominational churches. Relying on the research arm of the Billy Graham Center, this book will present data collected through a large-scale phone survey of American Protestant churches and in-depth interviews with pastors of large churches and facilitators of ministry innovations. The book will examine three central questions:

1. What were the influential ministry innovations introduced by large, evangelical churches during the mid-1980s through approximately 2010, and how did they influence ministry paradigms and ways of doing church?
2. Who (individuals and organizations) were the influential innovators and thought leaders of this period?
3. What patterns can be discerned in the pathways and mechanisms used to diffuse these innovations to other churches?

“I am so glad to be partnering with InterVarsity Press as evangelicals think through important issues about who we are and where we go from here,” said Stetzer. “IVP is a publisher known for its passion for mission, and as we seek to live on mission in the world we find ourselves, I look forward to serving the church in partnership with them.”

InterVarsity Press has a long history of publishing books on the history of evangelicalism as well as its current developments and rising voices. Stetzer’s research and writing align well with the goals of IVP to “influence, engage, and shape the university world and our contemporary culture for the sake of Jesus Christ and his kingdom in the world.”

“Ed Stetzer’s work in the areas of research and missiology have made a tremendous impact on our understanding of the church, its impact and challenges, and its relationship to contemporary culture,” said Jeff Crosby, IVP publisher. “I am grateful for the chance to publish these projects and to link arms with Ed’s work at the Billy Graham Center in Wheaton. We look forward to a fruitful relationship in the years ahead.”

Founded in 1947 as an extension of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA, InterVarsity Press serves those in the university, the church, and the world by publishing thoughtful Christian books that equip and encourage people to follow Jesus as Savior and Lord in all of life. For more information, visit ivpress.com.

Contact:  Alisse Wissman | 630.734.4059 | awissman@ivpress.com

WESTMONT, IL—InterVarsity Press is pleased to welcome Katelyn Beaty as a freelance acquisitions editor and to announce the promotion of Ethan McCarthy to assistant editor.

As a freelance acquisitions editor for IVP, Beaty will acquire six to eight books a year and work at IVP one day a week to meet with the publishing committee and editorial team about forthcoming titles. Beaty is an editor at large with Christianity Today, where she previously served as the magazine’s youngest and first female managing editor.

“Katelyn Beaty has proven her ability to find new voices and develop them in her work with Christianity Today andHer.menutics,” said Cindy Bunch, associate publisher, director of editorial. “The authors she has worked with in those settings sing her praises. We are eager to see her bring her skills to the book publishing world as she acquires new authors for us.”

Beaty is the author of A Woman’s Place: A Christian Vision for Your Calling in the Office, the Home and the World (Howard Books) and the companion group study guide from Abingdon Press. She has written for the New York Times, the Washington Post, andVox and has spoken at Q, the Festival of Faith and Writing, Jubilee, Movement Day, Princeton Theological Seminary, Biola University, Made to Flourish, and HOPE International. A native of Ohio and graduate of Calvin College, she lives in the Chicago suburbs, where she attends an Anglican church and enjoys running, reading, and the occasional karaoke outing.

McCarthy joined IVP in 2014 as an academic editorial assistant and was promoted to assistant project editor in 2016. He has worked on titles such as Liturgy of the Ordinary, Movies Are Prayers, and Embodied Hope. In his role as assistant editor McCarthy will acquire and edit new titles. He will also work closely with Beaty throughout the editorial process for the books she acquires.

“Ethan McCarthy has been an excellent and constantly growing contributor in the InterVarsity Press editorial department,” Bunch said. “He has already stepped in and developed a number of book projects. He brings insight, patience, and care to his work with authors. Promoting him into this new role working with authors was a natural next step.”

McCarthy did his undergraduate studies at Toccoa Falls College, where he majored in biblical studies and English. He got his MDiv at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and served as the editor of TEDS’s graduate student paper, the Graduate Scrawl. McCarthy has also been a staff writer at Christ and Pop Culture since 2013. He lives in the Chicago area with his wife and three children.

Founded in 1947 as an extension of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA, InterVarsity Press serves those in the university, the church and the world by publishing thoughtful Christian books that equip and encourage people to follow Jesus as Savior and Lord in all of life. For more information, visit ivpress.com.

Contact:  Krista Clayton | 630.734.4013 | kclayton@ivpress.com

Grand Prize Winner Receives Skype Call with Tebow, Limited Edition Signed Bat, and Autographed Copy of Shaken: Young Readers Edition

Colorado Springs, Colorado – (October 5, 2017) In conjunction with the release of his new book, Shaken: The Young Reader’s Edition – Fighting to Stand Strong No Matter What Comes Your Way (WaterBrook, September 12, 2017), Heisman Trophy winner, former NFL quarterback and now professional baseball player Tim Tebow is launching a book report contest that is running from September 26, 2017, through January 8, 2018. Aimed at youth ages 10 to 15 years old, this contest encourages reading and writing and reminds them of their identity in Jesus.

Participants are invited to write a report, limited to one page with a maximum of 750 words, on how the Shaken: Young Reader’s Edition inspired or challenged them in their lives. The grand prizewinner will receive a limited edition, signed Tim Tebow “TT-15” baseball bat, a signed copy of Shaken: Young Reader’s Edition, and a Skype call with Tebow. The two runners-up will receive a signed, game-played baseball from Tebow and a signed copy of Shaken: Young Reader’s Edition. For official rules and details, visit www.WMBooks.com/ShakenRules.

Young readers of Shaken will be captivated and motivated by Tebow’s personal stories of highs and lows. With the enthusiastic voice and contagious positivity that he’s known for, Tebow inspires his young readers to believe that God is ready to do great things through them—in their families, their schools, and around the world.

“There is nothing more empowering, more life-giving and more exciting than having a strong identity,” says Tebow. “Jesus knew this, and He wants you to know it as well. When we are willing to let God define who we are, He will take what we have to offer and multiply it in ways and for a purpose that we cannot imagine. My prayer is that, no matter what you’re facing today, this book will help you discover an unshakable identity and a God-designed purpose for your life!”

• No purchase is necessary. All entries must be postmarked on or by January 8, 2018, and received on or byJanuary 15, 2018. Open to U.S. residents only. A winner will be selected on or about February 15, 2018. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.
• Parents and teachers can access the book report application by visiting www.WMbooks.com/ShakenBookReport.
• For more information, visit www.waterbrookmultnomah.com or www.timtebow.com/shaken.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Tim Tebow is a two-time national college football champion, Heisman Trophy winner, and first-round NFL draft pick. After playing in the NFL for the Denver Broncos and the New York Jets, Tebow joined SEC Nation on ESPN. He also contributes to a variety of other ESPN platforms. Tebow is pursuing a new professional career in baseball and recently signed a contract with the New York Mets. In October of 2016, he released Shaken: Discovering Your True Identity in the Midst of Life’s Storms, an immediate New York Times best-seller appearing on the list for 11 weeks and was named ECPA’s Christian Book of the Year for 2017. Through everything, Tebow’s true passion is the work of the Tim Tebow Foundation, which he began in 2010. The foundation’s mission is to bring faith, hope and love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need. The foundation is fulfilling that mission every day by serving thousands of children around the world.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimTebow    Twitter/Instagram: @TimTebow

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER:
WaterBrook and Multnomah are imprints of The Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC. Penguin Random House, the world’s largest trade book publisher, is dedicated to its mission of nourishing a universal passion for reading by connecting authors and their writing with readers everywhere. The company, which employs more than 10,000 people globally, was formed on July 1, 2013, by Bertelsmann and Pearson, who own 53 percent and 47 percent, respectively. With nearly 250 independent imprints and brands on five continents, Penguin Random House comprises adult and children’s fiction and nonfiction print and digital trade book publishing businesses in more than 20 countries worldwide, including the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, China, India, South Africa, Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Portugal, and Uruguay. With over 15,000 new titles, and close to 800 million print, audio and eBooks sold annually, Penguin Random House’s publishing lists include more than 60 Nobel Prize laureates and hundreds of the world’s most widely read authors.

Combining his parenting and longtime educational expertise, Dr. Kevin Leman offers help to parents in understanding their options as they wade through the confusing waters of today’s school choices in his new book, Education a la Carte (Revell).  Education isn’t a one-size fits all.  He lays out the different options and explains the pros and cons of each choice and how each individual child, including siblings, may thrive in a different educational setting.  Because the type of schooling pursued for a child is one of the most critical decisions a parent will make, understanding those choices and identifying your child’s unique skills and interests will be crucial to achieving a quality education.

Using his trademark humor and commonsense psychology, Dr. Leman will introduce parents to a menu of options to consider in making an informed decision.  He will help parents:

• learn how to capitalize on their child’s strengths, weaknesses, natural talents, and curiosity
• wade through the myriad education options – pros and cons
• find out if their child is ready for preschool or kindergarten
• gain perspective on grades and homework
• strategize just the right education options for their individual child

Dr. Leman wants to change the conversation about education from Parent: “So, what did you learn at school today?” Child: “Nothin.” to “Mom/Dad, guess what I learned at school today?”  He shows parents how to choose schooling options wisely that will provide academic excellence, real-life application and a perfect match for their child’s uniqueness.

Confirmed media includes:

• 700 Club – (Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) – Live interview Tuesday, September 5.  Will also interview onCBN News and the 7CI show while at CBN. link
• 700 Club Interactive:  link
• Fox & Friends – September 8 and 9 interviews canceled due to Hurricane Irma. These interviews will be rescheduled. New interview dates TBD.
• TCT-TV (Total Christian Television Network):  Recorded 60 minute interview on Thursday, August 10.
• The List TV:  Recorded 20 minute Skype interview with Monday, October 2 air date .  Airs in 47 markets nationwide.  The link to the segment on their website: http://www.thelisttv.com/the-list/what-your-birth-order-says-about-your-personality
• The Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlQrxKBg650
• The List TV:  Second 20 minute interview recorded in-studio on Friday, September 29 with air date to be announced.  Airs in 47 markets nationwide.
• KPDQ The Georgene Rice Show (Salem Radio Network):  Live 30 minute interview on Wednesday, September 13.
• WDCX The Neil Boron Show (Crawford Broadcasting):  Live 60 minute interview on Monday, September 18.
• Dottin the i:  Recorded 30 minute interview on Monday, September 18.
• WMUZ The Bob Dutko Show (Crawford Broadcasting): Talk radio syndicated in 9 major cities.  Live 30 minute interview on Monday, October 2.
• WTLN The Pat Williams Saturday Power Hour – Recorded 25 minute interview on Wednesday, Oct. 4.
• Moody Nashville Dawn in the Morning: Live 30 minute interview on Wednesday, October25.
• LifeQuest (LifeTalk Radio Network):  Recorded 25 minute interview on Wednesday, October 4.  Show airs nationwide and internationally.  Air date to be announced.
• In the Market with Janet Parshall (Moody Network) – Live 60 minute interview on Monday, September 11.
• License to Parent – Recorded 30 minute interview on Friday, August 18.  Interview will air close to release, with date to be announced.  Show airs on over 50 stations nationwide.
• Point of View Radio Talk Show – Live 60 minute in-studio interview on Tuesday, September 19.  Show airs on over on over 300 stations nationwide. 60 minute interview will air on Friday, October 9.
• Focus on the Family – Recorded 30 minute interview on Tuesday, December 12 with air date in January.  (A second 30 minute interview focusing on The Birth Order Book will recorded with air date in March.)  A Facebook Live will happen following the recording of the two interviews.
• Family Radio Network:  Recorded 5 minute interview on Tuesday, September 12.
• Chris Fabry Live! (Moody Radio Network):  Live 60 minute in-studio interview on Thursday, September 28.
• KBRT-AM The Bottom Line (Crawford Broadcasting):  LA area –  Live 30 minute interview on Monday, September 11.
• KDOV (Salem Radio Network):  Medford, OR –  Live 30 minute interview on Tuesday, September 12.
• WYLL-AM Let’s Talk with Mark Elfstrand (Salem Radio Network):  Recorded 30 minute interview on Tuesday, September 12.  Interview will air on Friday, September 15.
• Christian Audio:   30 minute interview recorded January 6.

Phoenix

• KTVK-3TV Good Morning Arizona: Live, in-studio, 4 minute interview on Friday, September 29.
• KTAR News The Bruce & Pamela Show: Live, in-studio, 30 interview on Friday, September 29.
• KPNX-TV Arizona Midday:  Recorded 5 minute interview on Friday, September 29.  Will air first week of October.

Pittsburgh

• KDKA-AM Morning Show (CBS Radio Network):  Top Talk Station, Pittsburgh, PA.  Dr. Leman will co-host with Morning Show Team on Wednesday, September 6 from 6:30-9:00 am ET.  Along with co-hosting, he will do 3 regular interviews focusing on Education a la Carte with morning hosts that morning.

Buffalo

• WBBZ-TV Daily Buzz 716:  Buffalo, NY – Live 45 minute interview on Thursday, September 7

Dallas

• WFAA-TV Good Morning Texas (ABC):  Live 4 ½ minute interview on Monday, September 18.
• KDFW-TV Good Day Dallas (FOX):  Live 5 minute interview on Tuesday, September 19.  See interview here
  http://www.fox4news.com/good-day/281862327-video.

Chicago

• WGN-TV WGN Midday News:  Live 4 1/2minute interview on Wednesday, September 20.  See interview here http://wgntv.com/2017/09/20/midday-fix-education-a-la-carte-author-dr-kevin-leman/
• WLS-TV Windy City Live:  Recorded 5 minute interview aired on Wednesday, September 27.  See interview here: link

Education a la Carte By Dr. Kevin Leman
ISBN #: 978-0-8007-2843-4, Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0800728432
Pages: 288 pages
Publication Date: September 5, 2017
Suggested Retail Price: $17.99
Twitter: http://twitter.com/drkevinleman
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dr-Kevin-   Leman/103340722313
Website: www.birthorderguy.com

Dr. Kevin Leman is an internationally known psychologist, radio and television personality, educator and speaker who has taught and entertained audiences worldwide with his wit and commonsense psychology. He has made house calls through hundreds of radio and television programs, such as Fox & Friends, The View, Good Morning America, Today, CBS’s The Early Show, The 700 Club, and CNN. A New York Times bestselling and award-winning author, Dr. Leman has written more than fifty books about marriage and family issues, including The Birth Order Book, Sex Begins in the Kitchen, and Have a New Kid by Friday. Dr. Leman and his wife, Sande, live in Tucson, Arizona. They have five children and four grandchildren.

Just last week, Paraclete began shipping copies of That Baby in the Manger by Anne Neuberger and illustrated by Chloe E. Pitkoff. This new book answers the question: how can children of a variety of ethnicities in the 21st century identify with the baby Jesus who came to earth into a very different culture, centuries ago.

After reading this book, “you and your children will never look at a crèche the same way again. That Baby in the Manger is a wonderful starting point for family discussions on race, ethnicity and faith.” —Paul Canavese and Ann Naffziger, codirectors of GrowingUpCatholic.com

The story centers around a manger at an inner-city church — empty, as the Christ Child will be placed in it on Christmas morning. The empty manger causes a discussion amongst this multi-cultural group: it becomes clear that they are bothered by the statue of the baby Jesus that they remember, that doesn’t look like any of them. An inspired solution comes just in time for Christmas and shows how Jesus and his love came down for all of us.

As congregations and parishes become more and more diverse, this simple children’s book will be a welcome resource!

An extensive online discussion guide offers many additional discussion and activity possibilities for churches and families.

For more information:  Contact Sr. Antonia Cleverly
srantonia@paracletepress.com, (508) 255-4685 x 329​