New Releases

Nowhere But Up
Pattie Mallette
Revell, September 2012
Most people only know her as Justin Bieber's mom, but Pattie Mallette has had an incredible journey of her own. Many people have heard of her son's rags to riches triumph. A few know she was a teen mom who had to overcome a drug and alcohol addiction. Even fewer know the rest of her story. Now, for the first time in detail, Pattie shares with the world the story of a girl who felt abandoned and unloved. Of a teenager who made poor choices. Of a young woman who attempted suicide and could hardly believe that God would ever care for her. One who messed up, got pregnant, and got a second chance. Every reader will find themselves somewhere in Patti's painful journey of redemption. They will be encouraged by her example that what was once broken can become whole. Patti's story will inspire readers to believe that even in the darkest of places, there's always hope. For those who feel unlovable, there's always love. And for those who believe they're a lost cause, there's always room for another chance.

Resuscitate CD
Remedy Drive
Centricity Music, September 2012
Originating in Lincoln, Nebraska and now located in Nashville, Tennessee, Remedy Drive offers their second major label release, Resuscitate. Re-invigorated by a new line-up and fresh set of songs, the quartet combines group vocals and edgy guitar-work with lyrics of the hope found in salvation.

Hot Chocolate with God vol. 2
Camryn Kelly
FaithWords, September 2012
In this follow-up to her highly praised Hot Chocolate with God, tween author Camryn Kelly, with a little assistance from mom Jill and older sister Erin, makes it fun for girls to think about the important stuff. How do they treat their friends-and how do they want their friends to treat them? What do their parents, siblings, and other family members mean to them? And, most important of all, how can they deepen their relationship with God? Through activities that include journaling, Q&As, word-search puzzles, design projects, interviews, and in-text links to the "Cam Clips" videos posted on the book series' companion website, HOT CHOCOLATE WITH GOD #2 offers young readers endless interactive enjoyment as they discover God's presence and purpose in their lives. 

The Sparkle Box
Jill Hardie
Ideals Children's Books, September 2012
Inspire a new family tradition this holiday with this heartwarming story. Beautifully hardbound with a jacketed cover, this book comes with your own fold-out glitter box to use this Christmas season! It's almost Christmas and Sam is so excited for the parties and presents---but there's one mysterious gift, a sparkly box sitting on the mantel--- that leaves him puzzled. In the midst of the festivities, Sam and his family participate in various acts of kindness for others. On Christmas morning when Sam opens the Sparkle Box, he finds slips of paper that record the family's good deeds. Sam's parents explain that these kind acts are a gift for Jesus---for Jesus said that whatever we do for the least of these, we do for Him. Recommended for ages 4+.

Firebird: He Lived for the Sunshine
Brent McCorkle and Amy Parker
B&H Publishing, September 2012
Firebird is a children's book that parallels the life of Samantha Crawford, a storybook artist in the inspiring new film Unconditional who has lost sight of God's love. Firebird is a bright orange baby oriole who just loves the sunshine, but whenever a storm blows in, he frets and asks Mama why God allows the rain to take the sun away. Only when Firebird is old enough, does he venture up through the thunder and lightning to see what's on the other side. With a rough flight that makes him want to give up, Firebird rises above the storm to discover the sun shining where it has always been---and learns that God never lets the storm take the sun away. With this truth, Firebird basks in the sunshine, but also learns to rejoice in the rain.

The Berenstain Bears God Made the Seasons
Stan & Jan Berenstain
Zondervan, August 2012
Young readers follow Brother and Sister Bear through the seasons of the year Bear Country style, doing everything from swimming and biking to sledding and studying.