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Zondervan adds three new editions to the NIV Beautiful Word™ Bible line

Grand Rapids, Mich., Oct. 2020– Zondervan Bibles, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is proud to release three new products in the NIV Beautiful Word Bible line.

NIV Beautiful Word™ Coloring Bible for Girls 

With hundreds of inspiring verses illustrated in detail, the ready-to-color line art in the NIV Beautiful Word™ Coloring Bible for Girls was created for aspiring artists ages 8–12. Thick white paper with lightly ruled lines in the extra-wide margins provides ample space for artistic expressions and journaling.

This special Bible also includes sticker sheets and four colored pencils to color, blend and shade the detailed line art surrounding hundreds of inspiring verses – making it a perfect gift that will become a ch­­­erished keepsake full of personalized, creative expressions of faith.

Features include:

  • Complete text of the accurate, readable and clear New International Version (NIV)
  • Over 600 verses illustrated in ready-to-color line art
  • Four colored pencils
  • Six sheets of stickers designed for girls
  • Thick white paper for writing and doodling
  • Lined, wide margins for notes and reflections
  • Satin ribbon marker
  • Beautifully debossed and screen-printed cover
  • Exclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print® typeface in a readable 8-point print size
The NIV Beautiful Word Coloring Bible for Girls is available now:
NIV, Beautiful World Coloring Bible for Girls/Sticker Gift Set, Leathersoft over Board, Teal 9.99
9780310455387


NIV Beautiful Word™ Bible Journal, Mark and Ephesians

The NIV Beautiful Word Bible Journals include the full text of the books Mark and Ephesians, along with verse art and wide margins for journaling. As fans of Beautiful Word have come to expect, the colorful, illustrated art and uplifting imagery encourage a deeper and more inspired quiet time. The single-book format and slim paperback size make it easy to carry this Bible journal anywhere.

The NIV Beautiful Word Bible Journals are set in Zondervan’s exclusive NIV Comfort Print® typeface for smooth reading. Expertly designed to be used for the New International Version (NIV) text, Comfort Print offers an easier reading experience that complements the most widely read modern-English Bible translation. The art inside is from the NIV Beautiful Word Bible, Updated Edition, along with new illustrated verses created specifically for this Bible journal.

Features:

  • The books of Mark and Ephesians from the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)
  • Includes full-color illustrated verses
  • Thicker cream-colored paper and wide margins for journaling
  • Single-column format
  • Exclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print typeface
  • 9.5-point print size

Using the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV) text makes the Bible accessible and easy-to-read for kids. The NIV is the result of over 50 years of work by the Committee on Bible Translation, who oversee the efforts of many contributing scholars. Representing the spectrum of evangelicalism, the translators come from a wide range of denominations and various countries and continually review new research to ensure the NIV remains at the forefront of accessibility, relevance, and authority. Every NIV Bible that is purchased helps Biblica translate and give Bibles to people in need around the world.

The NIV Beautiful Word Bible Journals are available now:
NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journals, Mark, Comfort Print, $6.99 9780310454533
NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journals, Ephesians, Comfort Print, $6.99 9780310455158

About Zondervan:
Zondervan, a worldwide leading Christian publisher of books and Bibles, is part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. Its publications include a variety of Bible translations for all ages; books in different genres and subject areas for the general reader; curriculum for individual and group Bible study; books for children and young adults; academic resources including textbooks and reference books; ministry resources; and books on faith and culture. Zondervan is located in Grand Rapids, MI. For more information, visit www.zondervan.com.

About Comfort Print:
Zondervan Bibles teamed up with 2K/Denmark, the world’s foremost Bible typeface foundry, to create exclusive Comfort Print Bible fonts. Comfort Print Bibles are easy to read at any size because the typeface was designed to be both efficient and readable. Zondervan Bibles believes that the beauty of the message should be reflected in the physical form of the book. Choosing the right typeface is one significant element in creating beautiful Bibles.

Contact:
Amy Bigler, Senior Public Relations Manager, amy.bigler@harpercollins.com  
616.698.3514

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