Kino, a poor Mexican pearl-diver, believes he has received the answer to his prayers when he finds a great pearl worth a fortune, but tragedy soon follows.
A farmer's daughter receives a mysterious gift which she neglects and then discards, only to find out on Easter morning how special it is. Bible verses link the story to the life of Jesus.
A farmer and his wife who grow trees to sell for Christmas give their prized, perfect tree to a poor family who cannot afford to pay for it. Text is interspersed with Bible verses.
"In The Goose and the Golden Egg, Aesop and his troupe teach their audience to appreciate what they have. Aesop learns that when he is greedy, he ends up with nothing."--Provided by publisher.
For all her life, Kaila has been covered with layers of mud because of the abuse she has suffered, but her new friend Juta will help her cleanse herself of the mud that she has been ashamed of for so long.
Mary Madison suffered an abusive past which led to addiction and promiscuity. When a divine power sets her free, Mary is filled with hope and love which prompts her to dedicate her life to helping abused women.