New Releases by Allia Zobel

With fun photos, diversity messages, and a chart for keeping track of new friends, this heartfelt book introduces children to kids who are not their mirror image, helping them understand that, though we may all look different, we are, deep down, pretty much the same. This sequel to the bestseller and Mom''s Choice Award Winner, "What I Like About Me," is written in kid-friendly rhyme and also includes notes to both the reader as well as parents, grandparents, and educators. The perfect tool for teaching youngsters about diversity and friendship..

Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. —Philippians 4:8 Did you know you can totally change your life by changing your thoughts? Well, you can, and Whatever Is Lovely: A 90-Day Devotional Journal can get you started. With examples based on girls just like you, each of these 90 devotionals will show you how to fill your head and your heart with virtues taken straight from Philippians 4:8, helping you grow closer to God and the amazing life he intended for you. Featuring a trendy color interior, a ribbon marker, and journaling lines for you to write your thoughts, Whatever Is Lovely will inspire you to read and reflect on the devotionals every single day.

The Angels in the Bible Storybook, written by bestselling author Allia Zobel Nolan and illustrated by Alida Massari, is filled with vibrant illustrations and engaging text that brings beloved Bible stories to life.

Are you ready to blossom? Faith is like a flower. In order to grow, it needs soil, water, and sun—food for the spirit. That’s just what this devotional is. Spiritual food to help your faith grow strong and beautiful. Featuring 365 days of wisdom from your favorite Faithgirlz! authors, as well as quotes and questions from real girls like you, this devotional offers pages of inspiration on everything from navigating friendships, to taming the tongue, to trusting God in everything, big and small. Growing up can be tough, but Jesus is guiding you every step of the way. Beauty of Believing combines the talents of Faithgirlz! authors Tasha K. Douglas, Mona Hodgson, Kristi Holl, Lois Walfred Johnson, Allia Zobel Nolan, and Nancy Rue, and their words of wisdom will help your faith bloom and flourish as you grow into the girl God wants you to be.

Are you covered in cat hair? Do you reek of Feliway? Is your kitty''s happiness your one desire? You''re not alone. Millions of women struggle with the same challenge. They feel inadequate when it comes to satisfying their kitties. So they wind up on a never-ending quest to do more, be more, give more. Some say it''s a bad thing-that being addicted to cats plays havoc with self-esteem, makes you the brunt of jokes, and interferes with quality of life, relationships, and careers. Most women feel that''s a small price to pay. Still, if you''re on the fence about your cat codependency, Women Who Still Love Cats Too Much can help. It showcases warning signs for those hoping to get their lives back. It alerts those who could be slipping how to serve their puddies better. And it comes clean about behavior most people believe is over-the-top, but Women Who Still Love Cats Too Much take for granted. Best of all, though, it speaks to the questions: When is enough enough? (Never!) And is enough enough? (No way.) Written by Allia Zobel Nolan, author of the bestseller, Cat Confessions: A Kitty Come Clean Tell-All Book, and 200+ additional titles, with cartoons by beloved syndicated Sylvia cartoonist, Nicole Hollander, Women Who Still Love Cats Too Much is a must for cat lovers of every breed.

Young children will love carrying around this little Bible story classic - part of the best-selling Baby''s First Bible Collection. Beautifully illustrated and vividly retold, this book features a sturdy carry-along handle. Each part of the story is accompanied by a join-in action to get children involved. Don''t be surprised if children take this book everywhere they go. It''s made to travel and treasure!

An interactive lift-the-fl ap book telling the story of Noah.

Cat-lover and humorist Allia Zobel Nolan has the inside scoop—the purr-fect answer—to the question, "Which are better, cats or dogs?" After scampering around the world and pattering through neighborhood sandlots, Allia has captured those expressive felines in crazy photos and paired each one with a hilarious one-liner. Cat lovers near and far unite to applaud the proof of the truth... Cats are the best, of course! Add this new title to Allia''s other two humorous pet books, Cat Confessions and Dog Confessions for a riotous good time.

It''s the day of the big parade, but the animals have lost their instruments. Readers can lift the flaps to help the animals find their instruments. Hear each instrument on its own and all of them together playing their finale. Full color.

Teaching little ones about prayer is one of the most important responsibilities and privileges of parents and grandparents. Author Allia Zobel Nolan, creator of The Ten Commandments for Little Ones, shares a child-friendly journey through the Lord''s Prayer to help parents create a legacy of talking to God anytime, anywhere, about anything. Give us this day our daily bread Father, You always give us what we need. So we pray for enough food for today. You know how to take care of your children. So we never have to worry. Clever, fun art engages children ages 3-8 while the "Dig Deeper" sections and definitions help parents nurture faith conversations with their children and a sense of how much God loves them. This tender invitation to a life of prayer is ideal for parents and grandparents to have in their homes and to give to the children they adore.

"Taking advantage of visitors is the name of the game on Cheater''s island. Thanks to Lyle and his friends, the island''s residents realize that playing fair is fun!"--P. [4] of cover.

Interactive lift-the-flap illustrations show biblical stories, including Noah and the ark, Jacob''s dream, Moses and the pharaoh, the adoration of the shepherds, Jesus feeding the five thousand, and the Resurrection.

Moses recalls the adventures God led him on including freeing the Israelites, the miracles from God, and traveling across the desert.

Presents a simplified version of the ten commandments and discusses a biblical and a contemporary story showing how they should be followed in daily life.

After buying a coconut, Mrs. McGee discovers that opening it herself isn't as easy as she thought. After trying to whack the coconut open, it bounced out of her house, down a hill and thundered into town. Now the coconut is creating chaos wherever it rolls. Follow along in Mrs. McGee's zany hunt for her runaway coconut in this hilarious, rhythmic, read-aloud that's full of surprises.

Including Noah's personal notes, sketches, and anecdotes, this book is the story of the big flood in Noah's own words.

It has been proven that parent and child interaction reinforces learning. Offering a heap of hugs for baby, this board book comes with five flaps and five different sounds that babies and grown-ups are sure to enjoy. Full color.

No ordinary flap book here. These flaps are huge. And they open up, down, left, and right to reveal 5 dramatic stories of Jesus in full panoramic view.

A boy is told by his mother to clean his closet, and while doing so he finds many unpleasant things.

A beautiful book about God''s creation, where each turn of the page reveals more of the oak tree and the acorn disappears.

With flaps to open on every page (and surprises underneath), children join in the thrill of discovery as they take part in each story. Bright illustrations and simple text bring adventures from the Bible to life in a fresh new way. Stories include Noah and the Big Flood, The Biggest Tower That Was Never Built, Mary''s Wonderful Surprise, and Fishers of Men.

"This sturdy, colorful board book puts kids center stage in the action as they learn the story of Noah''s ark by interacting with moving pieces throughout the story."--Cover back.

A boy wearing fuzzy red mittens spends a long winter day playing in the snow and appreciating God''s plan for the season. On board pages.

Children can read about 'Noah and the Noisiest Boat', 'Daniel and the Lions' and 'The Night Jesus Was Born' in this picture book, with giant flaps that open up, down, right and left to create giant panoramic scenes.

Children can learn all about the wonderful world God made in this colourfully illustrated board book that is also a fun puzzle book. Children read the story, follow the clues and complete the picture by placing the correct puzzle piece in the place. The puzzle pieces can be stored in the clear plastic case on the front cover.

A pair of crazy eyeballs built into this boldly illustrated hardbound book jiggle and wiggle from page to page. Kids will have fun "seeing the sea" and learning colors as they read about various zany big-eyed underwater creatures. Kids can learn about colors and various underwater sea creatures as they make friends with such whimsical characters at Clark T. Shark, Winona Whale, Wally Fuss and others, in this entertaining board book. What's more, they'll laugh out loud at the faces staring back at them when they shake these characters' rolling "googly eyes."

This book, written by a popular children''s book author, retells some of the most memorable stories in the Bible--creation, Noah''s ark, Jonah, and Jesus coming to the world as a baby.

Numbers 1-10 count many different kinds of bugs.