SPCK GROUP AUTUMN RIGHTS GUIDE | INTRODUCTION
Dear Publishing Partner, We are delighted to share our SPCK Group Frankfurt Rights guide with you. We have a vast array of titles and imprints as you will see many of which are produced with our international publishers in mind. We look forward to meeting in person at Frankfurt bookfair, or otherwise connecting via teams or email.
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This catalogue provides listings for titles published by SPCK Group. All products are available while stocks last. Every effort has been made to ensure that the details in this list are correct, but all information may be subject to alteration without notice. Prices are net unless otherwise stated. If you would like more information on any of our titles please visit www.spck.org.uk. If you are a journalist and would like a review copy of any of our books, please contact the Publicity Department on 020 7592 3900 or at publicity@spck.org.uk.
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I Spy Bible Animals With 20 little flaps Deborah Lock, illustrated by Hannah Abbo
SEPTEMBER 2027
A delightful and sturdy lift-the-flap Bible storybook for young children with 20 hidden animals to spot in the 5 Bible story scenes.
9781781284834 £9.99 Board Book 180 x 200 mm 12 Pages 1-4 year olds
A beautiful lift-the-flap board book, featuring 5 Bible stories with animals. Little ones can pore over the charming pages and delight in discovering the hidden animals. In these engaging scenes, some animals hide under 20 sturdy flaps with extra details about how each story unfolds. Example of spread with closed flaps
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Noah’s Animals
A touch-and-feel and lift-the-flap book Rebecca Law, illustrated by Tilia Rand-Bell FEBRUARY 2028
A peep-through lift-the-flap book with touch and feel fabrics that introduces Noah to the youngest readers.
9781781284810 £7.99 Board Book 180 x 160 mm 12 Pages 0-3 year olds
Who’s that swinging in the rafters? Is it Fox? Little ones can lift the peep-through flap to find out! Discover the animals playing on Noah’s Ark and find a beautiful rainbow surprise. Little fingers will love exploring the different textures and lifting, the big, sturdy flaps. Example of spread with flap closed . . .
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My First 200 Words and Pictures Bible See, say, and share Bible stories with toddlers Deborah Lock, illustrated by Betania Zacarias
A word and picture story Bible for sharing with young children so they can join in too!
FEBRUARY 2028 9781781284827 £10.99 Board Book 297 x 210 mm 16 Pages 1-3 year olds
A large, bright and bold sturdy board book for introducing new words and Bible stories to young children.
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Bible Heroes
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Rebecca Law, illustrated by Susana Gurrea A large board book - shaped like a person to introduce toddlers to eight Bible heroes! This fun, large board book in the shape of a person introduces young children to eight heroes from the Bible. Kids can point to the bright and fun illustrations of key Bible words as they’re read aloud in the story, helping them learn more than 60 first Bible words for understanding the Bible, such as ark, Ten Commandments, king, manger, disciples, cross and many more.
APRIL 2027 9781915748430 £8.99 Board Book 320 x 240 mm 16 Pages 1-4 year olds
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The Lion Cub Baby Bible
Board book with optional handle Written and Illustrated by Antonia Woodward A treasured first board book Bible to share with 0-2 year olds, introducing 15 stories and simple messages of God’s love from the Old and New Testaments.
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JANUARY 2027 9781915748423 £8.99 Board Book 180 x 138 mm 32 Pages 0-3 year olds
This beautifully illustrated first children’s Bible for the very young makes the ideal gift for a newborn baby or Christening, Dedication or Baptism present.
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The Lion Baby Bible
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Written and Illustrated by Antonia Woodward A treasured Bible to share with 0-2 year olds, introducing 45 stories and simple messages of God’s love from the Old and New Testaments. This beautifully illustrated first children’s Bible for the very young makes the ideal gift for a newborn baby or Christening, Dedication or Baptism present.
APRIL 2025 9781915748089 £12.99 Hardback 246 x 189 mm 96 Pages 0-3 year olds
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The Lion BIG Bible Encyclopedia
Illustrated information for curious readers Deborah Lock, illustrated by Rotem Teplow & Sarah Lang-Rybicka A fact-filled illustrated first encyclopedia of the Bible for children with information about the books, empires and places, key people, and daily life and worship in Bible times.
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MARCH 2027 9781915748393 £17.99 Hardback 265 x 215 mm 160 Pages 6-10 year olds
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My Friend Jesus
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Rachel Rivett, illustrated by Amy Adele A hopeful and faith-filled picture book for children, reassuring them of Jesus’ presence with them at every moment through the ups and downs of their everyday lives and adventures. My Friend Jesus is a beautifully illustrated Christian picture book for children aged 3 and over, carrying the hopeful, comforting and reassuring message that Jesus’ presence as Love is always with them, held in their hearts.
JULY 2027 9781915749369 £12.99 Hardback 250 x 250 mm 32 Pages 3+ year olds
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MY BIG STORY BIBLE
Colouring Book
140 pictures to make your own Tom Wright, illustrated by Helena Perez Garcia Kids will have lots of fun colouring in these beautiful scenes from throughout the Bible. Let children express their creativity while they learn all about the BIG STORY of God’s plan to make everything right and bring heaven and earth together. Each scene is accompanied by an inspirational quote, taken from Tom Wright’s bestselling My Big Story Bible, which will help them to engage with God’s Word in a whole new way.
JANUARY 2028 9781915749437 £7.99 Paperback 297 x 210 mm 144 Pages 7-12 year olds
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MY BIG STORY BIBLE
The First Easter
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Tom Wright, illustrated by Helena Perez Garcia
Tom Wright’s faithful retelling of the events of the first Easter is bought to life with stunning illustrations for children age 4 to 7 years. This beautiful book will capture children’s imaginations, fill their hearts with joy as they discover that Jesus is the world’s true king, and help them understand the significance of Easter.
JANUARY 2027 9781915749345 £9.99 Hardback 265 x 215 mm 32 Pages 4-7 year olds
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MY BIG STORY BIBLE
The First Christmas Tom Wright, illustrated by Helena Perez Garcia
A stunning, fully illustrated and faithful retelling of the Christmas story by one of the world’s most popular Christian authors. This gorgeous retelling of the events of the nativity is sure to capture the imagination of young readers and to encourage them to find out more about the one who is God’s true king.
AUGUST 2024 9781915749048 £9.99 Hardback 265 x 215 mm 32 Pages 4-6 year olds
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My Big Story Bible 140 Faithful Stories, from Genesis to Revelation Tom Wright, illustrated by Helena Perez Garcia
Bestselling author, Tom Wright invites you to read and hear afresh 140 of the greatest stories of the Bible and discover how they join together to tell the greatest story of all time! The narrative bursts with lively pen-pictures and a deep love for the original scriptures. Discover the many surprising ways in which the stories link to one another!
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MARCH 2024 9780281085613 £19.99 Hardback 265 x 215 mm 288 Pages 7-12 year olds
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The First Christmas Activity Pad 60 activities for 5 years and under Deborah Lock, illustrated by Gareth Williams Fun and engaging activity book for Advent and Christmas with tear-off sheets for young children Discover hours of fun with Christmas-themed mazes and puzzles to solve, things to find, simple spot the differences, dot-to-dot, make a Christmas scene and details to doodle, colour and draw and so much more in these 60 pages.
AUGUST 2027 9781781284766 £9.99 Paperback 180 x 221 mm 64 Pages 3+ year olds
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Bible Stories Big Activity Pad 60 Activities on Tear-off Sheets for 6-8 year olds Deborah Lock, illustrated by Gareth Williams
Fun and engaging activity books with tear-off sheets covering all the favourite Bible stories and more.
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FEBRUARY 2027 9781781284773 £9.99 Paperback 227 x 285 mm 64 Pages 6-8 year olds
Discover hours of fun this Bible activity book packed with 60 pages of activities perfect for kids ages 6 - 8.
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Bible Stories Activity Pad
Activities for 5 years and under Deborah Lock, illustrated by Gareth Williams Fun and engaging activity books with tear-off sheets covering all the favourite Bible stories and more for young children. Packed with a wonderfully varied mix of early-learning activities inspired by favourite Bible stories from both the Old and New Testaments, this vibrant activity pad gives children aged 5 years and under a playful, engaging way to explore the greatest story ever told.
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JULY 2026 9781781284759 £9.99 Paperback 180 x 221 mm 64 Pages 3-5 year olds
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Life of Jesus Search and Find
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Rebecca Law, illustrated by Rosie Edwards
Immerse yourself in 20 fantastically-illustrated scenes from the life of Jesus. With over 500 things to find, you’ll have lots of fun as you discover more about Jesus. Transform learning Bible stories about Jesus into an exciting adventure with this interactive search and find book. Don’t forget to find the cheeky sparrow, friendly mouse, and dove symbol hiding in every scene!
FEBRUARY 2027 9781915748355 £10.99 Hardback 260 x 215 mm 48 Pages 6-9 year olds
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Bible Stories Search and Find
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Rebecca Law, illustrated by Angelika Scudamore
Featuring 20 beautifully illustrated stories and over 500 hidden objects to find! The perfect blend of biblical learning and engaging search-and-find fun. Transform Bible learning into an exciting adventure with this interactive search-and-find book. Don’t forget to find the cheeky sparrow, friendly mouse, and dove symbol hiding in every scene.
APRIL 2026 9781915748270 £9.99 Hardback 260 x 215 mm 48 Pages 6-9 year olds
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The Star
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A Tale for Christmas Kenneth Steven, illustrated by Vu Thuy Ngoc Ha A Christmas story for children written in a classic folk tale style, capturing the essence of the Christmas message of love, hope and the light that baby Jesus brought into the world. This heart-warming picture book follows the journey of the woodcarver to the stable where newborn baby Jesus sleeps peacefully.
AUGUST 2027 9781915748416 £11.99 Hardback 260 x 215 mm 32 Pages 3-6 year olds
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Just This for Kids 50 Ways to Be Held by God’s Loving Gaze Inspired by Richard Rohr Illustrated by Amy Hunter
50 interactive meditation-like practices and prompts for children and teenagers to enable an awe-filled encounter with God. A devotional for children with a difference as this provides interactive practices and prompts to enable the awe-filled encounter with God.
SEPTEMBER 2027 9781915749406 £14.99 Hardback 180 x 168 mm 64 Pages 6-12 year olds
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Bible Detective
A Puzzle Search Book Peter Martin, illustrated by Peter Kent This treasure trove of fabulously detailed pictures from the world of the Bible will have children hooked! They’ll have hours of fun finding people and objects from Bible times, as well as lots of animals, including elephants, vultures, and frogs. As they exercise their brains solving the puzzles, they’ll discover the Bible’s greatest stories and become true Bible detectives! Warning: this book is highly addictive!
SEPTEMBER 2027 9781915748539 £9.99 Hardback 260 x 215 mm 48 Pages 7-11 year olds
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Bible from Scratch A lightning tour from Genesis to Revelation Simon Jenkins
A ‘lightning tour’ of the Bible in words and cartoon pictures for those who want an accessible and lighthearted introduction. This handy guide to the Good Book uses cartoons, maps, speech bubbles and family trees to bring the Bible book by book to life. It covers every book in the Bible and introduces the famous faces, heroes and villains alike, plus the big events, miracles and other compelling stuff.
APRIL 2027 9781917596022 £13.99 Paperback 246 x 189 mm 256 Pages 12-19 year olds
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The Children’s Storybook Bible
A retelling of the greatest story ever told Deborah Lock, illustrated by Skylar White A faithful children’s Bible featuring 80 Old and New Testament stories that reveal God’s nature and redemptive plan through Jesus Christ, the perfect first Bible for young readers ages 4-10.
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APRIL 2026 9781915748324 £15.99 Hardback 234 x 156 mm 192 Pages 5-8 year olds
The perfect first Bible for children, faithfully retold stories that reveal God’s love and plan through Jesus Christ.
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The Children’s Bible in 365 Stories A story for every day of the year Mary Batchelor, illustrated by John Haysom
A multi-million selling children’s Bible told in 365 great stories of the Old and New Testaments. Words and pictures combine to make a classic which millions have already enjoyed. Ideal for a child to read alone or for an adult and child to read together through the year.
FEBRUARY 2024 9781915748010 £15.99 Hardback 240 x 168 mm 416 Pages 7-12 year olds
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The Lion First Bible Pat Alexander, illustrated by Leon Baxter
Back with a brighter new edition, The Lion First Bible is the perfect way to encourage new readers aged 3 to 7 in reading stories from God’s word. This Bible includes more than sixty Bible stories, specially chosen for young children: a foundation on which to build a growing knowledge of the Bible. With colourful, child-friendly illustrations and clearly laid out text, this retelling is ideal for beginner readers, and fantastic for reading aloud.
OCTOBER 2022 9780745979755 £13.99 Hardback 190 x 150 mm 480 Pages 3-7 year olds
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The Lion Bible Encyclopedia
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Second edition Mike Beaumont
Second edition of this comprehensive, spread-by-spread introduction to the Bible and its world, with more than a hundred new illustrations. This second updated edition of The Lion Bible Encyclopedia encompasses nearly 100 topics, supported by hundreds of photos – more than 100 of which are new. The result is an ideal companion for anyone who wants to explore the Bible and all that it offers us today.
SEPTEMBER 2026 9781917596008 £24.99 Hardback 260 x 215 mm 224 Pages
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The Lion Handbook to the Bible
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Sixth edition Pat and David Alexander
Revised and expanded edition of the three-million-copy bestselling book about the Bible: what it is, who wrote it, and how to read, understand and enjoy it. With over three million copies sold and translations into more than 30 languages, the Lion Handbook to the Bible has earned an unrivalled reputation as the most readable, reliable, and richly illustrated companion to Scripture.
OCTOBER 2025 9781739417819 £24.99 Flexiback 234 x 189 mm 800 Pages
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Lion Atlas of Bible History
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Second edition Paul Lawrence
The Lion Atlas of Bible History explains the many fascinating ways in which history and archaeology confirm and complement the biblical narrative, adding depth and colour to our understanding of key people and events.
OCTOBER 2024 9781739417802 £39.99 Hardback 300 x 232 mm 192 Pages
In addition there are over 150 colour photographs, 7 panoramic illustrations and 17 site plans, plus a range of battle plans and small artworks.
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The Wisdom of Jesus
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Meditations on the Gospels in words and paintings Tom Wright
A beautifully produced anthology of the great sayings of Jesus, with commentary by one of the world’s leading Christian teachers and paintings by artists from around the world. Featuring stunning artworks from some of the world’s greatest artists, this beautifully produced full-colour hardback offers a rich and reflective encounter with the words of Jesus.
SEPTEMBER 2026 9781739417871 £13.99 Hardback 210 x 148 mm 128 Pages
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The Story of Christian Art
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From the Dawn of Time to the Present Patrick van der Vorst This absorbing history is for art lovers of all religious backgrounds who want to gain a broader and deeper understanding of the influence of Christianity on Western art and culture.
OCTOBER 2026 9781739417895 £49.99 Hardback 246 x 189 mm 528 Pages
With stunning reproductions of major artworks on nearly every page, this is a book that both informs the mind and nourishes the soul.
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Into the Heart of Isaiah
The Multi-layered Message of Isaiah 40-55 Tom Wright Tom Wright invites you to take a deep dive into ‘The Fifth Gospel’ (Isaiah 40-55), drawing out its vital importance for understanding the mission of Jesus and demonstrating its enduring relevance for Christians today. For centuries Christians have turned to Isaiah to understand Jesus. Yet too often we have read its great prophecies as isolated predictions, rather than as part of the sweeping story God was telling through Israel.
OCTOBER 2026 Tom Wright is the author of more than 80 influential books, including The New Testament for Everyone, Simply Christian, Surprised by Hope, The Day the Revolution Began, Paul: A biography, The New Testament in its World, On Earth as in Heaven and Into the Heart of Romans (all published by SPCK).
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9780281091447 | £19.99 Hardback | 234 x 156 mm | 256 Pages World Rights excl. USA and Canada
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Walking with Angels The Archbishop of York’s Advent Book 2026 Eleanor Sanderson
Tom Wright invites you to take a deep dive into ‘The Fifth Gospel’ (Isaiah 40-55), drawing out its vital importance for understanding the mission of Jesus and demonstrating its enduring relevance for Christians today. For centuries Christians have turned to Isaiah to understand Jesus. Yet too often we have read its great prophecies as isolated predictions, rather than as part of the sweeping story God was telling through Israel. Tom Wright invites you to take a deep dive into ‘The Fifth Gospel’ (Isaiah Chapters 40-55), drawing out its vital importance for understanding the mission of Jesus and demonstrating its enduring relevance for Christians today.
AUGUST 2026 Eleanor Sanderson is the Bishop of Hull in the Anglican Diocese of York. She has written in the areas of spirituality, community development and feminist theology and prayer, and been a grassroots practitioner in community development and mission.
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The Growing Gathering of Jesus How Revivals in Asia and Africa are Reshaping the Church Phil Moore
When revival keeps going, what does the church like? Join Phil Moore as he helps us rediscover Jesus’ teaching about gathering disciples. What happens when disciple-making movements begin to grow? How do you multiply healthy churches as well as multiply disciples? Phil Moore returns to Jesus’ often-overlooked teaching to explore how disciples are gathered into thriving, sustainable communities of faith. Drawing together the insights of Matthew 10 and Luke 10 with Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 16:13-20 and 18:15-20, he reveals a biblical vision for church multiplication that depends on Christ, not human effort.
NOVEMBER 2026 Phil Moore is the author of the Straight to the Heart series of Bible commentaries and of The Forgotten Manifesto of Jesus. A church leader for over twenty years, Phil is now a leading voice in the ‘disciple-making movements’ that are spreading from the Middle East and Asia to the Western world.
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Come Away With Me A retreat with Jesus for busy people Ruth Bushyager
A spiritual retreat in a book from Bishop Ruth Bushyager that highlights Jesus’ invitation to “Come away with me.” Jesus is calling you to draw near with the invitation: ‘Come away with me.’ Are you weary, distracted or spiritually hungry? Come and encounter Jesus and have him care for your soul. This is a retreat in a book, inviting you to be deeply refreshed. Each chapter can be used as a weekly devotion throughout Lent or any time of year, as you spend time in learning, prayer and reflection. With insight, depth and rich theology, Ruth Bushyager opens up some of the most familiar stories in the Bible where Jesus reveals his identity. Whether you are on retreat or are snatching quiet moments in your busy schedule, this book is a call to fresh faith and trust in Jesus.
Ruth Bushyager is Bishop of Horsham in the Diocese of Chichester, a role she has held since 2020. Prior to this, she served as the vicar of St Paul’s Dorking, a Missioner in London, a school chaplain in Oxford, and ministered in Abingdon, Nottingham and Bristol. Ruth lives in Sussex with her husband, two children and a delinquent cockerpoo.
NOVEMBER 2026 9781789746136 | £14.99 Hardback | 198 x 129 mm | 144 Pages
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How to Survive a World in Crisis
(And Not Grow Weary of Doing Good!) Ruth Valerio This wise guide to responding to crises with hope and resilience seeks to ensure that our Christian faith is upheld and we are inspired to promote justice and environmental flourishing. Our world feels like it’s being pulled deeper into crisis – climate and ecological destruction, wars, political and community breakdown, social media overload . . . Rooted in the Bible’s vision of a renewed creation where justice, peace, and flourishing abound, this book explores how we can remain engaged without burning out. Combining spiritual wisdom with practical tools, Ruth helps readers build resilience, sustain hope, care for their wellbeing, and continue working for justice, reconciliation, and environmental renewal.
SEPTEMBER 2026 Ruth Valerio is Canon Theologian at Rochester Cathedral. She has written extensively on justice, environment and lifestyle issues, enjoys public speaking and is a regular media contributor. Her books include the bestselling Saying Yes to Life.
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The Spiritual Vision of Sister Wendy Beckett Living in the heaven of God’s presence Michelle Jones A moving, in-depth and spiritually nourishing exploration of the life and legacy of one of the most widely loved and respected Christians of our time, Sister Wendy Beckett. A moving, in-depth and spiritually nourishing exploration of the life and legacy of one of the most widely loved and respected Christians of our time, Sister Wendy Beckett. While best known for her winsome and accessible documentaries on art, the late Sister Wendy Beckett is an immensely significant figure in her own right. From early childhood, Wendy knew an unusually luminous relationship with God and she was gifted with the ability to communicate her profound spiritual insights with clarity and cogency.
OCTOBER 2026 Michelle Jones lives a life of prayer in the foothills of the Porongurups, an ancient mountain range in Western Australia. She writes, edits and teaches in the field of Christian spirituality and is the author of The Gospel Mysticism of Ruth Burrows: Going to God with Empty Hands.
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From Airmen to Aslan with C. S. Lewis How His Work with the RAF Influenced His Life and Writing Bruce R. Johnson
Those devoted to the work of C. S. Lewis will be enriched as light is cast on a significant period of RAF chaplaincy history, and a particularly creative period in Lewis’s own life. Before C. S. Lewis became one of the world’s most influential Christian writers, he spent the Second World War speaking to RAF airmen facing fear, conflict, and death. These remarkable encounters helped shape the clear, compelling voice that would later reach millions through Mere Christianity and enriched the imagination that gave rise to The Chronicles of Narnia.
Bruce R. Johnson is Associate Pastor of Mountain View Presbyterian Church in Scottsdale, Arizona, President of the Arizona C. S. Lewis Society, and General Editor of Sehnsucht: The C. S. Lewis Journal. He has lectured on C. S. Lewis in Britain and the United States, and written on Lewis for VII: Journal of the Marion E. Wade Center, The Journal of Inklings Studies, CSL: The Bulletin of the New York C. S. Lewis Society, and Sehnsucht.
OCTOBER 2026 9780281092451 | £24.99
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All Shall Be Well
Through Lent with Julian of Norwich Richard Harries Journey through Lent with Julian of Norwich, and reflect with Richard Harries on the many ways in which her writings speak to our hopes and fears in the troubled world of today. Over six hundred years ago Julian of Norwich wrote what is now regarded as one of the greatest works of literature in English. Based on a sequence of mystical visions she received in 1373, her book, Revelations of Divine Love, continues to enthral and inspire Christians the world over. Julian lived through an age of turmoil, including the misery of the Black Death, and her writing engages with timeless questions about life, love and the meaning of suffering all of which are explored by Richard Harries in this wonderfully engaging Lent book. With questions and suggestions for reflection provided throughout, All Shall Be Well is a book full of spiritual nourishment that you will want to turn to time and time again whether during Lent or any other season of the year.
Richard Harries was the author of many critically acclaimed books, including Hearing God in Poetry (SPCK, 2021), Seeing God in Art (SPCK, 2022) and his moving autobiography The Shaping of a Soul: a life taken by surprise (John Hunt 2023). Art and the Beauty of God (Continuum, 1993) was selected as book of the year by Anthony Burgess in The Observer. A much loved voice on BBC’s Today programme, he contributed to Thought for the Day for more than 50 years.
NOVEMBER 2026 9780281092253 | £11.99
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Deliverance Ministry
Bringing healing and peace to those disturbed by evil Christopher C. H. Cook & Anne Richards A theological and pastoral overview of deliverance ministry for the Church today. A theological and pastoral overview of deliverance ministry for the Church today. Informed by the guidelines on deliverance ministry approved by the House of Bishops in 2023, this indispensable volume understands Christian deliverance as concerned with the healing and salvation that is brought in the name of Jesus Christ to people afflicted in diverse and particular ways. Containing many case studies, it covers a wide range of phenomena, including hauntings, poltergeists, place memories, spirit attachment, occult involvement and possession states. Christopher C. H. Cook was awarded the Canterbury Cross by the Archbishop of Canterbury in 2020 for his work on theology and psychiatry, and the Oskar Pfister Award by the American Psychiatric Association in 2021 for his work on religion and psychiatry. His books include Hearing Voices, Demonic & Divine (2019) and (with Isabelle Hamley & John Swinton) Struggling with God (2023).
Dr Anne Richards is also the convener of the ecumenical Mission Theology and Apologetics Group, providing resources on Spirituality, Theology, Reconciliation, Evangelism and Mission. Shortlisted for the Michael Ramsay Prize in 2016 for Children in the Bible, she is a prolific writer and speaker, and holds the St Alphege Medal for Evangelism and Witness awarded by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
NOVEMBER 2026 9780281091423 | £19.99 Paperback | 234 x 156 mm | 240 Pages
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The Bible is Not All About You
Embrace the freedom of not applying every bit of scripture to your life Anna Hutchinson As Christians, we want to apply the Bible to our lives making it relevant to our individual circumstances. But what if our efforts to find personal meaning in Scripture has distorted our understanding of what the Bible is, what it’s about, and how it works? We live in an intensely individualistic culture, trained to approach almost everything by asking, “What’s in it for me?” Too often, we bring the same question to the Bible. Drawing on her experience working with the next generation as a school pastor and advisor, Hutchinson shows readers how to encounter the Bible on its own terms and enter its unfamiliar world.
Dr Anna Hutchinson is a Lecturer and Tutor at St Mellitus College, South West. She has degrees from Durham, Oxford and Birmingham and her PhD looked at Evangelical Anglican hermeneutics and the doctrine of Scripture. She has previously been a Tutor for Oxford Diocese and has worked in school chaplaincy. She is passionate about making Theology accessible and related to the reality of everyday faith.
MARCH 2027 9780281091652 | £15.99 Hardback | 198 x 129 mm | 256 Pages
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Enough Already
11 challenges Christian women face and the power of overcoming them Rachel Gardner An honest and bold guide helping Christian women overcome the challenges they face and empower one another. Christian women are often expected to be faithful but never difficult, ambitious but always available, confident but never “too much,”and endlessly capable at home, at church, at work, and in relationships. With honesty, humor, and biblical wisdom, Rachel Gardner confronts eleven of these pressures - from perfectionism and body image to people-pleasing, comparison, and the demand to “have it all.” Warm, wise, and refreshingly direct, Enough Already helps women let go of impossible expectations and reclaim the freedom, wholeness, and joy God intended.
Rachel Gardner is the best selling author of The Sex Thing (SPCK, 2021) and The Girl De-Construction Project (Hodder, 2018). She is part of the team at Youthscape and is also President of the Girls Brigade England and Wales. Rachel is a keen advocate for young people. She and her family are based up in Blackburn, where they lead an intergenerational church plant.
MARCH 2027 9780281092642 | £14.99 Paperback | 198 x 129 mm | 256 Pages
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Followers
Rethinking Discipleship for a Social Media World Ben Chang Explore what it means to be a follower of Jesus in a social media age with doctor and cultural commentator, Ben Chang. Following Jesus should impact every part of our existence. But in a world of endless scrolling, notifications and digital noise, what does faithful living on social media actually look like? In this practical and encouraging guide, Dr Ben Chang explores how Christians can navigate the digital world with wisdom, purpose and grace. Rather than calling us to abandon social media, he offers a hopeful vision for using it well through cultivating healthier habits, protecting our wellbeing and making the most of the opportunities to reflect Christ online.
FEBRUARY 2027 Dr Ben Chang is a speaker and writer who also works full time in the health sector. He is the author of Christ and the Culture Wars, Christian Focus (2023) and speaks regularly at conferences, churches and universities. He is especially interested in cultural engagement, identity politics and social media.
9781789746563 | £12.99 Paperback | 198 x 129 mm | 192 Pages
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The Good Shepherd’s Way Twelve practices for flourishing through challenging times Esther Prior
How do Christians follow the Good Shepherd’s example in the highs and lows of life and ministry? Esther Prior outlines 12 practices for flourishing drawn from the Gospel of John. Filled with personal anecdotes, practical application, and reflection questions, this is a resource that Christians can return to as they navigate times of pressure, uncertainty, and change with resilience and hope. Drawing on twelve key practices arising from John’s Gospel - “the 12 Cs” - Esther Prior offers a framework for Christian life in challenging times that is biblically rooted and pastorally tested.
FEBRUARY 2027 The Rt Revd Esther Prior is the Bishop of Aston in the Diocese of Birmingham. She was born in Malawi, grew up in Zimbabwe, and trained and has ministered in the UK for over twenty years. She is also Chair of Trustees of Trinity College, Bristol.
9781789746532 | £16.99 Hardback | 198 x 129 mm | 176 Pages
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NEW STUDIES IN BIBLICAL THEOLOGY
Mature in Christ David G. Peterson
Discover the New Testament’s vision of maturity in Christ— grounded in the cross, empowered by the Spirit, and shaped in community. What is the nature of Christian maturity when assessed in light of Scripture’s own categories of wisdom and perfection? In this, his second contribution to the New Studies in Biblical Theology, David G. Peterson traces the Bible’s rich language of maturity from Old Testament wisdom traditions to the cross-shaped life of the New Testament church. Exploring themes such as wisdom and folly, the hope of glory, Spirit-empowered transformation, ministry that matures others, suffering and perfection, spiritual lethargy, and the perfecting of faith and love, Peterson shows how God’s people are called – and enabled – to become ‘mature in Christ’.
David G. Peterson is an emeritus faculty member at Moore Theological College in Sydney, where he still teaches part-time. He served as principal of Oak Hill College, London, from 1996 to 2007. His books include The Acts of the Apostles (PNTC), Romans (EBTC), Engaging with God, Possessed by God, Transformed by God and Hebrews and Perfection.
APRIL 2027 9781789754490 | £24.99 Hardback | 216 x 138 mm | 240 Pages World Rights available excl. USA
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NEW STUDIES IN BIBLICAL THEOLOGY
The Intercession of the Messiah
A Biblical Theology of Prophetic, Priestly and Royal Mediation Michael Widmer A robust biblical-theological exploration of Prophetic, Priestly, and Royal mediation, to produce an exploration of messianic intercession. This comprehensive study of the biblical depth of the intercessory prayers of the Messiah, and of the biblical-theological theme of the Messiah as intercessor. This careful examination of these vital biblical themes includes particularly detailed portraits of key canonical figures such as Moses, Aaron, Elijah and King Hezekiah.
Michael Widmer is a Lecturer in Biblical Studies at the evangelical Theological Seminar St. Chrischona (TSC), Basel, Switzerland. He is the author of a number of books and articles about biblical prayer, and served for fifteen years at the Hokkaido Bible Institute (HBI), Sapporo in Japan, working with OMF International. He holds a PhD from the University of Durham, and a BA and MTh from London School of Theology.
JUNE 2027 9781789754162 | £34.99 Hardback | 216 x 138 mm | 416 Pages World Rights available excl. USA
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Ancient Landmarks
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An evangelical Guide to Patristic and Medieval Thought Leonardo De Chirico
Discover the surprising evangelical faith of the ancient and medieval church with Leonardo De Chirico. What can today’s evangelicals learn from the first fourteen centuries of church history? In Ancient Landmarks, Leonardo De Chirico offers an engaging and accessible guide to the people, ideas and theological developments that have shaped Christianity from the second to the fourteenth century. Introducing readers to influential figures such as Augustine, Aquinas and the Cappadocian Fathers, he explores the debates that continue to shape the church today.
Leonardo De Chirico directs the Reformanda Initiative, cohosts it’s podcast, and is author of several books, including A Christian’s Pocket Guide to the Papacy, Same Words, Different Worlds: Do Roman Catholics and Evangelicals Believe the Same Gospel?, and Engaging with Thomas Aquinas: An Evangelical Approach. He blogs on Vatican and Roman Catholic issues from an evangelical perspective at Vatican Files.
OCTOBER 2026
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A Biblical View of Law and Justice David McIlroy
Now in an expanded edition, David McIlroy presents an updated and thoroughly researched biblical theology of law and justice. What role does the law play in God’s creation, in salvation history and in our lives today? How is a just God at work in a world so often devoid of justice? David McIlroy provides a biblical theology of law and justice in this thorough treatment of these themes across Scripture. This is a vital resource for Christian lawyers, judges, politicians and law enforcement professionals as they consider their own calling and participation in God’s work through their careers.
David McIlroy is a practising barrister and head of Forum Chambers in London with over 30 years of experience in legal practice. He specialises in banking and financial services law, commercial law, and professional negligence. David serves on the editorial board of Law & Justice and is a professor of banking law at the University of Notre Dame (USA) in England and Queen Mary University of London. He is author of A Trinitarian Theology of Law (Wipf & Stock) and The End of the Law (Edward Elgar).
FEBRUARY 2027 9781789754407 | £40.00 Hardback | 234 x 156 mm | 304 Pages
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EXPLORE THE BIBLE WITH TOM WRIGHT
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Tom Wright’s faithful retelling of the events of the first Easter bought to lifewith stunning illustrations for children age 4 to 6 years.
Read and hear afresh 140 of the greatest stories of the Bible and discover how they join together to tell the greatest story of all time!
A stunning, fully illustrated and faithful retelling of the Christmas story by one of the world’s most popular Christian authors.
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