On a mean street in a mean, broken city, a young girl tries to snatch an old woman's bag. But the frail old woman, holding on with the strength of heroes, says the thief can't have it without giving something in return: the promise. It is the beginning of a journey that will change the thieving girl's life--and a chance to change the world, for good.

A fictional story about Julia Child as young girl in which she and her best friend Simca have many cooking adventures.

Lily learns that kitties can be almost as much trouble as dogs--but they can also be very comforting.

"During the summer, Mira watches the boardwalk while her mother, Mirabella, the Miracle on the Sea, tells fortunes. Predicting the future is a gift: you either have it or you don't. And Mira just doesn't. Then one day, she notices the wind fluttering through the streamers of a windsock. Using science, she finds her own special talent for making predictions. But when an impending storm threatens the town's surf competition, her newfound skill is put...

"Going to bed and turning out the light can be a hard time for many children. Award-winning author Champ Thornton wrote this beautifully designed and illustrated book to help parents comfort their children with three truths about God. As a mother and her little daughter talk, they remember together that God made the night, he sees in the dark, and he watches over them just like a shepherd protects his sheep. Children and parents will want to start...

The author draws from a variety of folk traditions to put together this version of Cinderella, including elements from Mexico, Iran, Korea, Russia, Appalachia, and more.

Continuing her picture book stories about family relationships, Gianna Marino introduces Little Giraffe, who adores her big brother. Set in a stunning African landscape, the story begins with a game of hide-and-seek as Little Giraffe looks for her big brother, who's just out of her sight, but always safely nearby. As she asks the many animals she encounters on her search if they've seen him, it's evident how much she admires him. He's taller and faster...

Daisy Marsha Martin's dilly dallying makes her late for nearly everything, but if she cannot find a way to make it to her swimming lesson on time, her "mermaid training" will be at an end.