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New Book Releases – Week of 7 September 2026 – Chelsea Kim Long, more…

Here are a few new book releases from this week that are worth checking out:

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God’s Colorful Christmas: Jesus Was Born to Save

Esau McCaulley (Author), Rogério Coelho (Illustrator)

( Tyndale Kids )
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Book Description:

Noted biblical scholar, theologian, professor, and author Esau McCaulley has written a beautiful Christmas storybook honoring God’s diverse family that is sure to become a beloved holiday classic!

Families of all ethnicities, nationalities, and backgrounds will be drawn to Esau McCaulley’s fresh, yet faithful, handling of biblical stories. With the expertise of a Bible scholar and the heart of a father, McCaulley clearly illuminates God’s love for all people as woven into the Christmas story.

Within the context of God’s love of ethnic diversity and his concern for the poor, his justice, and his compassion, God’s Colorful Christmas: Jesus Was Born to Save tells the story of Christmas and how the birth of Jesus was the first step towards Christ’s death and resurrection, making a way for all humankind to be a part of God’s colorful kingdom. This gorgeous picture book, based on God’s Colorful Kingdom Storybook Bible, helps young children understand God’s plan for the redemption of all the world’s people and his intentional design for an ethnically diverse, multicultural church that cares for the vulnerable.

A festive addition to Advent or family Christmas traditions, this Bible storybook for kids features:

Emphasis on God’s love for all people
Extraordinary, richly colored illustrations
Explanations of how the gospel story connects to kids

Rogério Coelho’s artwork is unlike that in any other Christmas book. With sweeping scenes, never-before imagined perspectives, and fascinating textures and colors, children will be inspired to see the immense beauty of God’s diverse family in powerful, new ways.

The story of God’s Colorful Christmas is for people the world over. All who see it are certain to fall in love with this stunningly beautiful and heartwarming book. Perfect for family Bible study with your kids, ministry use, and Sunday school.


 

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C. Christopher Smith is the founding editor of The Englewood Review of Books. He is also author of a number of books, including most recently How the Body of Christ Talks: Recovering the Practice of Conversation in the Church (Brazos Press, 2019). Connect with him online at: C-Christopher-Smith.com


 
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