TGBC Spring Fair Presentation 2023

Spring Fair 2023

Adult Books April - July 2023 New Titles from The Good Book Company

2022 Bestsellers

110k

Lifetime: 300k (I & II)

47k

13k

Inc. 2023: 27k

23k

Lifetime: 58k

21k

Lifetime: 30k

19k

Lifetime: 40k

Recent releases

Releasing April – July 2023

Near to the Broken-Hearted: Dan & Anna Martin The comfort of Jesus in the grief of losing a child. ● ● ●

Lean into Jesus in times of loss by looking at Bible stories and truths Flexible structure: readers can choose to read individual chapters or the whole book 176pp Trade Paperback

And for those grieving miscarriage…

20k copies

Say the Right Thing: Carolyn Lacey How our words can glorify God and encourage others ● ● ● ●

Advice on overcoming gossip and anger with kindness and hope Uses examples from the Bible when words were used positively and negatively Gives practical steps to “say the right thing” 128pp Trade Paperback

Also by the author:

Raising Confident Kids: Ed Drew Help children find their identity in Christ so that they have a positive and realistic view of themselves. Useful for any stage of parenting. ● ● ● ●

Helps children have a positive and realistic view of themselves Unscrambles confusing modern ideologies (e.g. sexuality, morality, body positivity) Questions for reflection and application 176pp Trade Paperback

Also by the author:

More like this…

10k copies sold

4k copies sold

God’s Not Done With You: John Meador Learning to trust and lean on God in our struggles and setbacks. ● ● ●

Using stories of people from the Bible, like Moses, Abigail, Jonah, and others.

Covering themes such as moral failure, physical crisis, grief and oppression 176pp Trade Paperback

Also consider…

25k copies

47k copies

Valuable: Liz Carter Discovering a purposeful Christian life when we feel useless ● ● ● ●

What the Bible says about weakness, identity and God’s purpose for us Great for Christians struggling to feel useful or worthy Also for those with long-term mental or physical illness 144pp Trade Paperback

Reclaiming Masculinity: Matt Fuller A positive and biblical vision of what it means to be a man. ● ● ● ●

Answering: What kind of man does God want me to be?

Examines what the Bible says is distinctive about being a man Going beyond cultural confusion about stereotypes, masculinity and toxicity 176pp Trade Paperback

Children’s Books April - July 2023 New Titles from The Good Book Company

2022 Bestsellers

75k

42k

Lifetime: 105k

35k

Lifetime: 40k

33k

Lifetime: 205k

28k

Lifetime (OT & NT): 70k

Releasing April – July 2023 0–4 years

Board Book

4–8 years

7–10 years

His Grace is Enough (Board Book) How God makes it right when we’ve got it wrong… ● ● ● ●

40k hardback copies sold!

Simple words and engaging illustrations For toddlers (ages 2-4) 16pp, board book, 150mm x 190mm

Melissa Kruger (author)

Isobel Lundie (illustrator)

Also available as…

For ages 3-7 24pp hardback 165mm x 225mm

Count Yourself Calm 5 simple steps for children to focus their attention on God and them manage their emotions. ● ●

For young children (ages 4-7) 24pp Hardback, 195mm x 240mm x 5mm

Eliza Huie (author)

Mike Henson (illustrator)

Let’s try it out!

Making me feel calmer already…

Amy Carmichael Part of the Do Great Things for God series The true story of a missionary who shared Christ’s love with hundred of women and children in Asia. ● ● ● ●

Stylish illustrations, extra facts, and a timeline!

Free extras for children’s groups or teaching 24pp Hardback 195mm x 240mm x 7.2mm

Hunter Beless (author)

Héloïse Mab (illustrator)

Others in the series…

The Prisoners, the Earthquake, and the Midnight Song Part of the Tales that Tell the Truth series 24pp hardback storybook (ages 3-6)

NEW

A true story about Jesus’ power to save and how children can tell their friends about Jesus. ● ● ● ●

Over 22k copies of storybook sold New addition: activity book!

Acts 16 for young readers Great for ages 3-6

16pp board book (ages 1-3)

Bob Hartman (author)

Catalina Echeverri (illustrator)

More Tales that Tell the Truth 850k copies sold

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200k activity books 60k board books

14 titles so far 32pp story books 32pp activity books 16pp board books Christmas & Easter calendars Lent family devotions

All About… Bible Animals NEW

Over 100 amazing facts about the animals of the Bible ● ● ● ● ●

Also in this series…

Engaging content for ages 7-11 Colourful photography Easy-to-read and clear ‘fact-file’ layouts 48pp Hardback 220mm x 260mm x 10mm 48pp Hardback 220mm x 260mm x 10mm

Look it up in the Bible

Cool fact bubbles and boxes

Bible keywords

Answer some of their trickiest questions

Coming in September 2023…

A new series!

Training Young Hearts Practical and fun! For parents who want to encourage Christ-like behaviour in their children. ● ● ● ●

Lift-the-flap board books For small children (ages 1-4) 18pp Board Book 165mm x 165mm x 19mm

Abbey Wedgeworth (author)

Emma Randall (illustrator)

God’s Big Promises Storybook Bible New children’s Bible for ages 2-6 ● ● ● ●

92 foundational Bible stories, faithfully told and beautifully illustrated Pointing to the one big story of the Bible: God making and keeping his promises 416pp Hardback 155 mm x 190mm x 32mm

3 Great Things About

1

A key to help kids keep track of God’s promises through the Bible

2

Bright and dynamic illustrations

3

Simple and memorable.

Encourages children to read Bible stories themselves!

Resources April - July 2023 Outreach, Bible Study and Discipleship resources from The Good Book Company

Releasing April – July 2023

Engage 365: Get to Know God’s People Volume Two

NEW

A year-long daily reading plan with notes for older teenagers. ● ● ● ● ●

Meeting many characters from the Old Testament Exploring books written by Matthew, Peter and Paul Ideal for ages 13-18 400pp Paperback 168mm x 198mm x 24.3mm

1 & 2 Thessalonians: Ligon Duncan Part of the God’s Word for You series

An applied expository guide to 1 and 2 Thessalonians ● ● ● ●

Great for personal devotion, group studies or sermons Unpacks scripture verse by verse Covering Christ’s future return, thankfulness, judgement, and more.

224pp Trade Paperback

More of God’s Word for You OLD TESTAMENT

NEW TESTAMENT

FOR YOU

FOR YOU

Exodus, Ruth, Psalms, Nehemiah, Proverbs and more

Luke, John and Acts 1–12

NEW TESTAMENT CONTINUED

FOR YOU

Acts, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Ephesians, Titus, Hebrews and more

1 & 2 Thessalonians: Ligon Duncan Part of the Good Book Guides series

Eight accompanying Bible studies for small groups ● ● ●

Helping us live in the light of Jesus’ return Helpful questions and prompts for thought and discussion 96pp Trade Paperback

More Good Book Guides

Exodus, Judges, Ruth, Nehemiah, Proverbs and more

Mark, Luke, John, Romans, Revelation and more

Introducing Jesus, the Holy Spirit, Man of God and more

OLD TESTAMENT

NEW TESTAMENT

TOPICAL