TJ and the Time Stumblers
Bill Myers
Paperback, 192 pp., $6.99
Tyndale Kids (April 18, 2011)

TJ Finkelstein is your average seventh grader trying to survive junior high. Average except for moving from the Midwest to crazy, money-is-no-object Malibu; becoming mortal enemies with the school’s most popular girl; and, oh yeah, and being followed around by two goofball boys from the 23rd century!!! That’s right—Herby and Tuna have traveled back in time to study TJ for a class project. Unfortunately, she is the only one who can see them. And unfortunatelier, their “help” only leads to more mayhem and plenty of side-splitting laughter.

Heaven, God’s Promise for Me
Anne Graham Lotz, illus. Laura J. Bryant
Hardcover, 40 pp., $16.99
Zondervan (August 23, 2011)

The inspirational words of Anne Graham Lotz tell of the joys and comforts of heaven. The beautiful rhyming text and engaging, familiar images help children understand that heaven is real and Jesus is waiting for them to come someday.

Ronnie Wilson’s Gift
Francis Chan, illus. Jim Madsen
Hardcover, 36 pp., $12.99
David C. Cook (March 1, 2011)

When Ronnie Wilson learns of Jesus’ sacrifice, he wants to give Jesus a gift in return. But how can he get it to heaven? With each attempt he performs a simple act of service for someone in need, and eventually learns that what is done for the least in God’s kingdom is done for Jesus himself.

Day by Day Begin-to-Read Bible
Karyn Henley, illus. Joseph Sapulich
Hardcover, 448 pp., $14.99
Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. (January 17, 2007)

Best-selling author and educator Karyn Henley brings her natural ability to communicate God’s truth to children in the Day by Day Begin to Read Bible. Kids will love the friendly style and parents will love the fact that their kids are learning about God’s Word while they are learning to read. With the easy Day-By-Day format, this Bible is a must-have for any parent.

Barney and the Runaway
Max Elliot Anderson
Paperback, 130 pp., $10.99
Comfort Publishing (March 1, 2011)

The plan of running away gets more complicated than planned when Mike and his dog Barney hide in a railroad box car, fall asleep, and end up in Georgia with a circus in the middle of the night. Big Bob the Clown takes them to safety in his wagon. Mike decides that living and performing with the circus might be a good idea until Big Bob opens Mike’s eyes to his tragic past. Mike learns from this grownup runaway that his parents truly love him. Then Mike and Barney save the circus and Mike learns the importance of family.