ZONDERKIDZ
The Legend of the Christmas Stocking ($6.99) by Rick Osborne, illus. by Jim Griffin. A boy learns the legend behind hanging a Christmas stocking. (up to 4)
A Star for Jesus ($6.99) by Crystal Bowman, illus. by Claudine Gevry. This die-cut board book focuses on the Bethlehem star. (up to 4)
VeggieTales Bible Storybook ($16.99) by Cindy Kenney. VeggieTales characters share 20 biblical tales. (4-8)
My Christmas Stocking ($6.99) by Crystal Bowman, illus. by Claudine Gevry, is a die-cut board book explaining the origins of the stocking tradition. (4-up)

Series
Boz offers Good Morning, Boz and Good Night, Boz , illus. by Mark Bernthal ($4.99 each, up to 6). And The Roach Approach issues Roach Ranger Danger at Coaster Cliffs ($7.99, 4-8) and Batter Up, Squiggz! ($5.99, 4-8), illus. by Bruce Barry; and Superhero Powers at Muscle Beach by Sharon Lamson ($7.99, 4-8).

Paperback Series
Faithgirlz! gains Shine On, Girl! by Kristi Holl with Jennifer Vogtlin ($9.99, 8-12). Launching The Wall are Candy Bombers , Beetle Bunker and Smuggler's Treasure by Robert Elmer ($6.99 each, 8-12). And Faithgirlz! Blog On! adds Grace Notes , Love, Annie , Just Jazz and Storm Rising by Dandi Daley Mackall ($5.99 each, 10-up).