NEW YORK (May 25, 2021) – Precious Moments, Inc. today announced the renewal of its licensing agreement with publisher Thomas Nelson, a provider of Christian content for more than 200 years.Thomas Nelson, part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., will continue its work as publisher of Precious Moments Bibles, Bible storybooks, and children’s storybooks with religious content.
“Precious Moments inspirational artwork lends itself well to faith-based content and provides a wonderful way to introduce and engage young readers in Bible stories,” says Carole Postal, President of Spotlight Licensing and Brand Management, the agency that brokered the renewal.
Thomas Nelson’s Precious Moments publishing plans include a new version of the beloved International Children’s Bible Precious Moments® Holy Bible from Thomas Nelson Bible Group and an expanded range of children’s storybooks starting with Precious Moments Little Book of Baby Animals from children’s book imprint Tommy Nelson.
- For more than 40 years, Precious Moments® characters have captured the hearts of young and old alike with their heartwarming depictions of faith, family, and friends. These soulful characters have come to personify the values of loving, caring, and sharing.
- The Precious Moments® Holy Bible has become a worldwide bestseller over the years with more than 14 million copies sold! An ideal gift for children ages 6 and up, this full-text, easy-to-read International Children’s Bible is a sweet keepsake to be treasured for a lifetime. Children will delight in full-color illustrations that capture the essence of key verses: “Your word is like a lamp for my feet,” “He heals the brokenhearted,” “Be strong in the Lord,” “I can do all things through Christ,” “For God loved the world so much,” and many more. Release Date: August 24, 2021. Available in pink or blue leathersoft cover options. $24.99
- Precious Moments® Little Book of Baby Animals is a colorful board book for children ages 0-4 featuring lovable illustrations of animal families along with Scripture verses and poems about all the ways families take care of each other.
- Precious Moments® Little Book of Angels is another board book ideal for children ages 0-4, showcasing adorable illustrations of angels along with encouraging Bible verses to reassure little ones that they are always protected.
- Precious Moments® My Bible Songbook is a board book with sweet, classic illustrations, and simple, easy to learn Bible songs and lullabies that teach little ones how they are precious in God’s sight.