THE PROMISE

A picture book of great beauty and hope about the power we have to transform our world On a mean street in a mean city a thief tries to snatch an old woman s bag But she finds she can t have it without promising something in return to plant them all When it turns out the bag is full of acorns the young thief embarks on a journey that changes her own life and the lives of others for generations to come Inspired by the belief that a relationship with nature is essential to every human being and that now more than ever we need to renew that relationship 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