LifeWay’s ‘Reading To Win’ Summer Reading Program

National retailer LifeWay Christian Stores is partnering with publisher Tommy Nelson for the 2002 children?s summer reading program, Reading To Win. The eleven week, nationwide ‘racing themed’ promotion kicks off this Saturday, June 15th in 109 stores and 70 markets. Former Olympic gold medallist, Christian author and mom, Mary Lou Retton is the national spokesperson. … Read more

Tommy Nelson Gets Wild & Wacky

The Tommy Nelson 2002 Road Show Event, featuring Mr. Henry’ s Wild & Wacky World, will hit the streets on June 5th. This 50-ft rig will stop at retail outlets, festivals, and churches attracting kids and parents alike. The road show activity center is housed in a large racing trailer which ‘folds out and pops … Read more

Miss PattyCake Goes to Walmart!

Integrity Music today announced that Sony Wonder will provide general market distribution of the label’s Miss PattyCake video and audio series created for preschool children. As part of the agreement, Sony will distribute Miss PattyCake products to mainstream retail outlets including Wal-Mart, Kmart, Target, among others. This is in addition to the Christian retail distribution … Read more

Books Help Siblings Welcome New Baby

Tommy Nelson’s “I’m the Big Brother” and “I’m the Big Sister” will be sold in more than 200 hospital gift shops by the end os this year. The interactive books written by Susan Ligon help older siblings welcome a new baby into the home. Author Ligon will appear on “Good Morning Texas” May 30, at … Read more

A Jurassic Ark Mystery Wins Three Awards

The first episode of the “Discovery Team” series, ‘A Jurassic Ark Mystery,’ (Gospel Communications Intl.) received three awards at the 23rd Annual Telly Awards, taking home a Silver Telly for Children’s Audience as well as two bronze awards, including one in the “Children’s Educational” category.

Mary Manz Simon to Speak at BEA

Children’s author Mary Manz Simon will speak on “The Children’s Christian Market: In the Shadow of 9/11” at the Book Expo America, May 4, in New York City. Simon will encourage retailers to look at the excellent Christian products available for children.

“3-2-1 Penguins!”

The first three episodes of “3-2-1 Penguins!” (Big Idea/Chordant) will release exclusively to the Christian market on DVD May 14. The series has sold more than 750,000 VHS units since it debuted in Nov. 2000 and held the No. 1 spot on the SoundScan kids sales charts for 16 consecutive weeks.

Blues Clues Live Comes to TPAC

After the incredibly successful two year national run of Blue’s Clues Live!, Nickelodeon and Clear Channel Entertainment have re-teamed to bring a brand new theatrical production to the stage of Nickelodeon’s top-rated preschool television show “Blue’s Clues.” Blue’s Birthday Party, the biggest birthday party ever, will stop at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville … Read more

He Is That Hero!

So, you think you know Larryboy? Then get ready for a brand new video series from Big Idea, bringing a new look for that spandex-clad super cucumber! “Larryboy ? The Cartoon Adventures” arrives at Christian stores on March 16, and everywhere on March 19. It’s from the creators of VeggieTales, and it’s unlike anything we’ve … Read more

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