New Releases by Allia Zobel Nolan

Wisdom with a Side of Whiskers... If you''ve ever shared your home or your heart with a special kitty, you know that cats know that we mere humans have much to learn from our furry friends. Purr More, Hiss Less celebrates this special bond by pairing eclectic pearls of feline wisdom with the watercolor splendor of artist Erika Oller. The result? The purr-fect reminder that, as every cat knows, "Life is precious-even if you have nine of them."

This interactive book uses flaps, wheels, touch and feel, and a surprise ending to teach children that God made each one of them in a unique and special way.

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.

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

Kids will discover the timeless story of Noah and the meaning of God''s love in this captivating, interactive book.

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!

Children see the Bible come to life! With simple text and vivid artwork, the story of Noah''s ark helps children learn an important lesson about God''s faithfulness. Includes a helpful question page to reinforce the message.

Written by a popular children''s author, this captivating and colorful book teaches children an important lesson about God''s faithfulness.

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.

Little caterpillar knows he is special because God created him. In this book, young children will learn about faith as they follow the little caterpillar on his journey to a life he never expected.

The kids in What I Like About Me, are as different as night and day. And, guess what? They love it. Some adore the fact that their braces dazzle and gleam, others feel distinguished when they wear their glasses. This fun-loving book, with a mirror included on the last page, proves to kids that, in a world where fitting in is the norm, being different is what makes us special. Helping children learn about diversity, while fostering self-esteem, is what this super-sized Teacher Classroom Pack is all about. Teachers can read the rhyming text of the award-winning What I Like About Me! and use the oversized book to focus on differences in nationality, appearance, food, and more. Inviting children to look in the giant mirror will encourage them to think and talk about what they like best about themselves.

All sorts of wonderful things happen when God tucks in the day--the sky turns colors, the clouds take on shapes, and fireflies come out to play. This special bedtime book celebrates these events, as a mother and father bunny go to great lengths to get their youngster tucked in and ready for sleep. As parents read the story, children can turn the pages and see the sun disappear as the moon begins to shine, inviting them (and Little Bunny) to say their prayers and fall asleep.

This story, along with crickets that really chirp, teaches children the joy of praising God. Vivid illustrations and four lines of rhythmic text on each page are sure to delight young children.

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.

Little Bear looks at the stars and thinks about what wishes to make.

From petting a lion''s furry mane in Daniel''s lions'' den to touching the scaly fish that swallowed Jonah--this book is designed grab kids'' attention while teaching them about God.

Kids learn about Noah as they fit the correct puzzle piece, stored in a clear plastic case on the front cover, into its proper place on each page by matching shapes and following clues.

Here is the perfect introduction to the Bible in both English and Spanish. Beautifully illustrated, with special parent-and-child activities, this special bilingual Bible will bring the Word of God to life in the heart of every child.

"It''s Christmas Eve. The choir of little angels is gathered for the trip to earth. They will announce the good news of Jesus'' birth and sing his praises on high. But one angel is missing. Angela, the little angel who loves to dance, is on the north side of heaven practicing her pirouettes. So when the choir leaves without her, she must try to find them. Children can spin the spinner and join in the search as Angela desperately tries to catch up, and in so doing finds the real meaning of Christmas." -- Back cover.