Books like The Promise by Nicola Davies

Ivan, a gorilla who has lived behind glass in a shopping‑mall circus for 27 years, learns new meaning for art and friendship when a baby elephant named Ruby arrives.

A china rabbit named Edward Tulane is lost and follows an extraordinary path—from the sea to a fisherman’s net, from a sick child’s bedside to the streets of Memphis—learning that even the most fragile heart can love, lose, and love again.

A lone robot named Roz awakens on a wild, storm‑torn island and must learn to survive among its fierce animals. As she adapts, she forms unlikely friendships, only to confront a shadowed past that threatens her newfound home.

A juvenile fantasy adventure featuring owls and travel.

Jiya’s world is torn apart by a tidal wave, and he must learn to live amid the ever‑present threats of sea, volcano, and death in post‑tsunami Japan.

Twelve‑year‑old Kester Jaynes, confined to a school for troubled children, is called to rescue the last animals in a post‑apocalyptic world decimated by disease.

A family's camping adventure with children’s picture books and fantasy elements.

Young Princess Gie Gie of a small African village drags a heavy pot of scarce water across a wide, warm land, dreaming of a future where clean drinking water is within reach for all.

Family Rhyme About Jessie's New Shoes from Grandpa

A young girl fixes up her old favorite dress into something new when it gets worn or out of fashion.

Vasilisa, a Russian village girl, defends her family’s ancient rituals and the protective spirits of her homeland when her stepmother threatens their way of life.

A rhyming tale about two little monkeys hiding from a leopard

"The story of a boy's visit to the beach, Beach Feet opens with a small boy feeling the heat of the sand and then running towards the ocean. Free and independent despite his young age and the tube around his waist, the boy gives himself over to the ocean and the pleasures to be had at water's edge. Throughout, the boy's connection to the beach through his feet-the feel of sand, shells, water-is never lost. Unusual perspectives and a pitch-perfect voice make this a standout.Kiyomi Konagaya was born in 1936 in Shizuoka, Japan. At university, he studied English literature and published his poetry in literary magazines. After graduation, he took a job at an advertising agency. In 1977 he won the prestigious Mr. H Award (for new poets) for Little Voyage 26. He also won the twenty-first Takami Jun Prize in 1991, and the twenty-fifth Contemporary Poetry Award in 2007.Masamitsu Saito was born in 1958 in a seaside town along Kujyukuri Beach in Chiba, so he grew up to the sound of waves. He studied graphic design at Tama Art University. His work can be found in magazines and books, as well as on chocolate packages. "--