Grand Rapids, Mich., May 7, 2008 –
Zonderkidz, a leader in Christian children's communications, will release an all-new, revised edition of its popular
Adventure Bible
(Zonderkidz, 2008) during the 30 th anniversary of the New International Translation (NIV) in 2008 ( www.30NIV.com ). Since its debut in 1985, the Adventure Bible has sold more than five million copies and is the #1 selling children’s Bible. It is also recommended by more Christian schools and churches than any other Bible for kids.
Intended for ages 9-12, the Adventure Bible invites children to discover the treasure of God’s Word at an early age, supporting the Zonderkidz mission to inspire young lives. A recent study by the Barna Group reveals that two-thirds of all born-again Christians make their profession of faith before age 18. Filled with great adventures and exciting features on every page, the Adventure Bible opens a fresh encounter with Scripture at a time when children are developing their own ideas and opinions independent of their parents.
"Children generally read less now than they did a generation ago, yet there remains a growing number of Bibles available for pre-teen children, because this age is the starting point of many Christians’ faith journey," says Alicia Mey, Zonderkidz vice president of marketing. "The best Bible for children is the one they will want to read. We redesigned the
Adventure Bible to maintain that page-turning sense of discovery for children and give parents the confidence they want when selecting a Bible for their children."
Additionally, teachers appreciate the
Adventure Bible’s ease of use and helpful features, like maps, concordance and "People in Bible times," which is why 76% of Christian educators recommend this Bible to their students over any other Bible for kids. (Source: JET Marketing, December 2006)
With a focus on discovery and new exploration of the life and times of the Bible, the
Adventure Bible offers in-text features carefully designed to spark a child’s curiosity. These include:
"Life in Bible Times" helps children understand what it was like to live in Bible times. For visual appeal, each box includes an illustration.
"People in Bible Times" helps readers sort out
Zechariah from Zephaniah, Jehoshaphat from Joash.
"Words to Treasure" highlights popular verses for children to memorize.
"Did You Know?" points out many of the interesting facts and figures found in the Bible.
"Live It!" suggests activities, such as playing games and drawing pictures, to reinforce the Bible lessons.
A dictionary/concordance for tricky words.
Color maps and map index
Every book introduction reveals quick facts about each book of the Bible—who wrote it, where it took place, and why it was written—as well as 20 full-color pages throughout with interesting information about the Bible and what it means to be a Christian, all with an adventure safari theme.
In addition to the NIV translation, the
Adventure Bible will also be available for early readers. The material in The New International Readers Version (NIrV) edition has been thoroughly updated, featuring a complete redesign and compelling illustrations, perfect for children 6-9 years old. The Adventure Bible will be available in hardcover, softcover, and Leather-Look TM in both Tropical Pink and Iguana Blue. It features the trusted New International Version translation, celebrating its 30 th anniversary as the world’s most popular modern English translation of the Bible.
The Adventure Bible will be available in stores in July 2008 and will retail for $27.99 Hardcover (ISBN: 0-310-71543-1), $22.99 Softcover (ISBN: 0-310-71544-X) and $32.99 Leather-Look TM (Tropical Pink ISBN: 0-310-71545-8, Iguana Blue ISBN: 0-310-71546-6). Also coming in October 2008 are two all new Italian Duo-Tone TM editions with a clip closure strap for $36.99. Available in Pink/Green (ISBN: 0-310-93951-8) and Gray/Blue (ISBN: 0-310-93952-6).
NIrV editions will also be available in July 2008 and will retail for $27.99 Hardcover (ISBN: 0-310-71547-4), $22.99 Softcover (ISBN: 0-310-71548-2).
In addition to the new Adventure Bible , Zondervan is releasing two companions to the NIV and NIrV Adventure Bibles . Like a map that leads to great treasure, these devotionals take kids on a thrilling, enriching quest of spiritual growth and discovery. Filled with exciting fictional stories about kids finding adventure in the real world, these yearlong devotionals inspire boys and girls daily to live a life of faith, the greatest adventure of all. Along the way it teaches them more about God and the Bible through their favorite Adventure Bible features:
People in Bible Times—offering interesting insights into characters from the Bible
Life in Bible Times—providing fascinating glimpses into the ancient world of the Bible
Did You Know?—sharing amazing facts from Scripture
Live It!—suggesting fun ways to apply the truths of the Bible to everyday life
Words to Treasure—highlighting great Scripture verses to memorize
The NIV and NIrV
Adventure Bible: Book of Devotions will release in October 2008. The softcover books will retail for $12.99 each (NIV ISBN 978-0-310-71447-7, NIrV ISBN 978-0-310-71448-4).
company, is a world leader in Christian communications and the leading Christian publishing brand. For more than 75 years, Zondervan has delivered transformational Christian experiences through general and academic resources by influential leaders and emerging voices, and been honored with more Christian Book Awards than any other publisher. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich., with offices in San Diego and Miami, Zondervan conducts events and publishes its bestselling
brands. Zondervan resources are sold worldwide through retail stores, online, and by
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