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.

Illustrations and rhyming text portray children experiencing a range of emotions, including frustration, shyness, jealousy, and pride.

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...

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.

When Fat Cat is looking for somewhere to sit, a group of animals are terrified at the prospect of being crushed by his imposing size, until the mouse comes up with a solution that satisfies everyone.

As he spends hours studying his father's world map, a young boy escapes the hunger and misery of refugee life. Based on the author's childhood in Kazakhstan, where he lived as a Polish refugee during World War II.

A boy who likes animals of all kinds says that when he grows up he will have a zoo or pet shop, or be a farmer of woodsman, and lists the animals he would have or see in each case.

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.

Sweetie Pie escapes the confines of her hamster cage (and several insufferable owners) to find a new home in the wild.