New Releases by Heather Tietz

A plate of muffin sweeps the world into a countless kindness give-away until world harmony is finally found.

They're naughty. They're mischievous. The Gloomies are out to ruin your day. Everybody gets them sometimes. Goodbye Gloomies has the cure for these inevitable feelings--thankfulness. Sometimes a simple change in perspective is all children need to conquer their sadness. This simple story in rhyme gives children that hearty tool. Suggested age range for readers: 4-7

Here are 26 creative activities to engage students with tasty snacks that reinforce Bible truth! Correlated with Bible-in-Life and Echoes curricula for Units 1-12, this book is loaded with innovative ideas, as well as Scripture references and teacher tips. It provides great alternatives for Bible-in-Life Step Three activities. This handy resource fits well with any curriculum or can be used for stand-alone activities. Children love hands-on projects, and in Crafty Cookin’ 5- to 7-year-olds mix, roll, sprinkle, and pour their way through tasty Bible lessons! These edible projects use simple techniques, and often include colorful fruits and vegetables. Children create kid-pleasing snacks such as popcorn-ball globes, caramel apple owls, and more. And while kids create, they learn important Bible concepts too. Each lesson includes Bible references, clear lesson points, and easy-to-follow directions. Designed as a David C Cook disciple-shaping resource, these exciting new Bible FunStuff books include 26 fully reproducible activities guaranteed to keep classrooms buzzing with creative fun.

Two children set out to love their elderly neighbor in this story of kindness taught through twelve months, twelve colors and twelve numbers.

Rockabye Baby Jesus is a warm, wonderful retelling of the Christmas story with a special twist. This recounting of Christ's birth can be sung to the familiar nursery tune, Rockabye Baby. And set to this a popular lullaby, it is a perfect book for bedtime. Highlights: - Babies and toddlers love books that can be sung to them. - This book works as both a Christmas book and a bedtime book. - At 137 words, it is ideal for the 0-3 market as well as preschoolers. - Vibrant and attractive illustrations will have a strong appeal for young children. - The rhyming, patterned verse is a soothing prelude to sleep. +