Carol Stream, IL (October 28, 2024)—Tyndale House Publishers will release six new kids, middle-grade, and YA books in the spring of 2025. In line with Tyndale’s corporate purpose, the new products—Battle of Lion Rock, Wonders of the Ocean Realm, Easter in the Barnyard, When It Hurts, Let’s Go! Bible Adventures, and R Is for Risen—are designed to minister to the spiritual needs of children and young adults.
Battle of Lion Rock by D. J. Williams
Beacon Hill #3Battle of Lion Rock is the third novel in the Beacon Hill series, an epic young adult supernatural fantasy that launches readers on an action-packed quest for ancient artifacts, secret realms, and true allies. This book is for teens and adults (ages 13+) who love fantasy, incredible world-building, adventure, found family, loyal friendships, a taste of romance, and the ultimate gift: forgiveness.
Ryan Steck (founder of The Real Book Spy) praises the series as “a blistering, high-stakes, fast-paced supernatural thriller that’s impossible to put down.”
D. J. Williams is an executive producer and director on over 500 episodes of broadcast television. He is also the creator of the Writer Life app, which coaches aspiring and published authors. Titles in the Beacon Hill series have received glowing reviews from Kirkus Reviews and Midwest Book Review.
Wonders of the Ocean Realm by Tricia Goyer and Sherri Seligson
Dive into the world of marine life with Wonders of the Ocean Realm, where readers (ages 8–12) embark on an adventure blending faith and science through five immersive short stories.
Throughout these tales, kids will follow realistic sea creatures to learn about their life cycles, habitats, and environments. The magnificence of Astrid, the sea star; Maximus, the peacock mantis shrimp; Dexter, the mimic octopus; Wendell, the humpback whale; and Luna, the deep-sea anglerfish, all reflect the amazing intricacies of God’s creation.
Accompanying the five stories are several engaging features that facilitate effortless learning and practical faith applications. “Ocean Notions” offer brief facts about each creature’s habitat, body, or abilities. “Undersea Understanding” sections highlight God’s intentional design in His creation. Additionally, “Deep-Sea Dive” features provide a single-page life application, emphasizing the spiritual truths or faith themes reflected in each creature’s story.
The book is coauthored by Tricia Goyer and Sherri Seligson. Tricia is the author of over 90 books and has won numerous awards. She is a homeschooling mom and is a sought-after conference speaker (such as at MomCon and Teach Them Diligently). She is also the founder of Hope Pregnancy Ministries in Northwestern Montana. Sherri is a marine biologist and science author. She has written several science textbooks, homeschool curricula, and a science apologetics devotional.
Easter in the Barnyard by Dandi Daley Mackall
Barnyard Blessings
Children (ages 0–4) join the barnyard animals’ Easter festivities. This board book celebrates the resurrection of Jesus as the sheep, chicks, horses, and more prepare for the Easter parade. The rhyming story is a perfect read-aloud book for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. The endearing illustrations portray barnyard busyness with sweet humor.
This book is ideal for animal lovers looking to celebrate Easter and Lent.
When It Hurts: Comforting Promises for Hard Times by Emily Assell
Generation Claimed
When It Hurts is a board book filled with Bible verse affirmations to comfort and guide little ones through tough times. Whether they have had a difficult day, feel scared or lonely, or miss someone special, these inspiring words will remind kids (ages 0–4) of God’s love, care, and strength.
Children will be reminded that it’s okay to be sad, that they can tell God everything, that God hears every prayer, and that they are not alone.
When It Hurts provides a foundation of biblical truth to foster hope through life’s challenges, featuring a variety of life-giving verses to remember God’s promises every day!
Let’s Go! Bible Adventures: Real Bible Stories for Kids Who Love Trains, Tractors, Ice Cream Trucks, and More! by Valerie Ellis
Let’s Go! Bible Adventures is a rhyming storybook that tells real Bible stories and contrasts Bible-times transportation with modern-day vehicles. Trucks, trains, tractors, as well as bulldozers, boats, hot-air balloons, motorcycles—and of course ice cream trucks—will capture the attention of children (ages 2–5).
The book remains true to the 20 Old Testament and 20 New Testament stories as families are drawn through stories that highlight the depth of God’s care for them. Filled with full-color illustrations of Bible-times and modern-day vehicles, this rhyming text is perfect for adventurous kids who love different modes of transportation.
Tama Fortner, an ECPA award–winning and bestselling author, describes the book as “a joyful, bouncing, rhyming delight!”
R Is for Risen by Crystal Bowman and Teri McKinley
An ABC Easter Story
Award-winning and bestselling authors Crystal Bowman and Teri McKinley bring children (ages 0–6) on a journey from Palm Sunday to the Resurrection and the great commission in this rhyming ABC Easter story. Unlike other ABC books that attribute a random Easter-themed word to a letter, R Is for Risen thoughtfully tells the chronological Easter story. The book includes Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem, his prayer in the garden of Gethsemane, his arrest and interrogation, his death and resurrection, and the great commission.
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.
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Natalie Wierenga, nataliewierenga@tyndale.com
