You never know what, or who, will touch your heart. Now that Bess Cunningham is in middle school, she's determined to get noticed. With her new glasses, her wild thrift-store clothes, and her job as stage manager for the school play, she's sure her days of being invisible are over. Being forced to volunteer with her parents at the local soup kitchen doesn't exactly fit into Bess's popularity plans, especially since she finds the place so creepy. But when she meets Gracie Jarvis Battle, an elderly homeless woman, Bess can't help but feel compassion for her. Bess grows more involved with trying to feed and shelter the older woman, but as the weather turns colder and Gracie grows thinner, Bess begins to wonder--will her help be enough?

Gracie awakens the morning of her birthday party excited and ready to celebrate! Her excitement quickly turns to frustration as she notices a "bow" sitting beside her beautiful party dress. Why must she always have these BOWS in her hair? Why does her mommy INSIST on them? As the story unfolds, Gracie's mother explains that you don't see presents wrapped without BOWS. Do you? Relating to her precious child as her own "gift"- She celebrates her blessing from God by placing a bow in the hair of her sweet child each day. As Gracie realizes that these special bows are not to annoy her, but to celebrate her mother's love & affection for her- she proudly wears them for all to see!!

Gracie Brave suffers from childhood depression. With grace, grit and determination she is on a mission to bring a message of hope, love and healing. Set against a backdrop of a big city, Gracie sets out on adventures that stir up many emotions. With the love and support of her Mother Claire, her Grandmother and Dr. Benjamin she learns to navigate her daily life. In the end she realizes that she is very brave. Gracie makes many friendships and affirms the story that we may have differences, but with hope and love we really aren't that different after all. As a Mother Daughter team we have partnered together with the aim of helping children and families find their worth, value and voice. We are working to help all kids understand how they can handle the challenges of growing up. What is your brave story?

Gracie is a precocious six-year-old little girl who loves her mommy and daddy, her friends, and has a fun life. Her Mommy and Daddy have a very big secret, but they have not told her yet! How will Gracie handling finding out that her parents adopted her? Follow Gracie thru six more stories to see how she handles moving, new friends-new school, and a new brother. See life thru the eyes of a precocious six-year-old girl named Gracie. She how she deals with adoption; moving, new friends and new school; and the biggest change ever, getting a new brother!

Gracie Chapman had been bad. Her mommy had locked her up again. She was cold and all alone. She didnt know that a killer was in her house. Trapped for three days in the hole, Gracie was finally discovered by homicide detective Logan Anderson of the Breckinridge Police Department. And it was up to Logan and his partner Charlie Watkins to track down the psychopath who was responsible for murdering Gracies family. Darla Wilkerson loved her job as a pediatric nurse. When she first met six year old Gracie, she had no idea what a drastic change this precious little red-haired girl would make in her life. She hadnt known the true power of love until she met Gracie.and the handsome detective that had taken a personal interest in Gracie. The killer knows that he left one behind and hell stop at nothing to find Gracie. Logan and Charlie will stop at nothing to put an end to his reign of terror. All leads to a heart-stopping chase that none of them will ever forget.

This USA Today bestselling book explores a mother's all-encompassing love for her child, dangerous secrets, and a twist so captivating you'll never want this story to end -- perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Fern Michaels, and Danielle Steel! Time stops for Jen when her beloved daughter, Gracie, is involved in a terrible car crash. The little girl is pronounced dead at the scene, and it's a miracle when paramedics manage to resuscitate her. The relief Jen feels is matched only by her fury at the driver of the car-her ex-husband's new girlfriend, Ella. Jen has never trusted Ella, and now her worst fears have been confirmed. But then Gracie begins to tell strange stories about what she heard in the car that day and what she saw in those moments near death. It's clear that there's something shocking hidden in Ella's past...but exposing it could tear all their lives apart.

Thirteen-year-old Grace Thibodaux knew that she was a lucky girl, probably the luckiest girl ever. Both of her parents, Joe-Joe and Em, loved her so much. Grace loved them too. Their home was filled with music and laughter. Every day they taught Grace something new. Having Down syndrome, some things came easy to Grace; others were more difficult for her to learn. However, she always thought of what Em said: "That does not define you, Gracie." In other words, Down syndrome was just one part of Grace, like her dimples or brown eyes. Em had a way of explaining such matters: "You can do almost anything if you want it enough, Gracie." Life was good. Then on a December day, in the blink of an eye, the Thibodaux household changed forever. Gracie's beloved Joe-Joe was killed in a tragic accident. Her whole world was shattered on that day. Grace didn't think it could get worse, but it did. She awoke one day, and she could not remember Joe-Joe's voice or his laughter. She thought that she was losing him forever. Grace knew that she had to do something to keep Joe-Joe in her mind and in her heart, and she had to do it alone. She couldn't tell Em; she was already so sad. After careful planning, Gracie embarks on a suspenseful journey that brings life lessons, friendship, and healing.

Helping the orphan children in Richmond just might overturn everything Gracie thought she knew, including the value of love. Gracie Williams has always had an adventurous streak, which led her from her home in the Shenandoah Valley to Richmond, Virginia, where she can devote her life to the orphan children. Though her beauty has brought on the advances of many men, she has no plans to marry, and finds suitors an unfortunate irritation she doesn’t have time for—much to her parents’ chagrin. When she befriends Matthew Weston, the mature and serious orphanage superintendent, she confides in him and believes he shares her goals. Neither are prepared for the sparks that fly. Tension grows as Matthew falls in love with her, yet realizes he is just another man in the long line of would-be suitors. A family crisis, an orphan train, and the plight of a sweet orphan named Emma throw the couple together in deep and meaningful ways. But will this be enough for Gracie to embrace a new way of thinking, and the gift of love that only true soulmates can share?

“Everything can be undone.” That’s what someone tells Gracie Brannen, but she’s doubtful. After graduation, she walked away from everyone she knew with barely a word. Ten years later, she’s back. Even as familiar places and faces bring back old pain, Gracie finds hope in rebuilding old ties and forging new ones. Maybe everything can’t be undone, but perhaps everything can be overcome.

Little by little, good things grow! Come play in the garden with Gracie! Join the garden tea party with her sister Sarah, taste tomatoes right off the vine with her crunchy munchy brother Joshua, and plant seeds! Some seeds, though, don't grow fast enough for Joshua. He wants to munch on tomatoes NOW. What will he do while he waits on those tiny tomato seeds to grow? Step into the garden to find out! Author and business owner Lara Casey has learned many rich lessons from the garden, including how to celebrate that God grows good things little by little. In her first children's book, she heads back to the tomato vines to share her joy and wisdom with little gardeners. Includes a free Garden Giggles poster!