Shortlisted for The Little Rebels Children's Book Award 2014. This is a picture books of great beauty and hope about the power we have to transform our world. The Promise is the story of a magical discovery that will touch the heart and imagination of every reader, young and old. With poignant simplicity, honesty and lyricism, Nicola Davies evokes a powerful vision of a world where people and nature live in harmony.
And Laura Carlin's delicate illustrations capture a young girl's journey from a harsh, urban reality to the beauty and vitality of a changed world.
An allegorical tale of hope takes on new life in this stirring, gorgeously illustrated story.
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An allegorical tale of hope takes on new life in this stirring, gorgeously illustrated story.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.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Promise and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-8 years old
The Promise features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Featured Books for 3+ readers
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The Promise was written by Nicola Davies and published by Candlewick Press
The Promise has 40 pages
