Janette Oke

When young Emily Evans went off to Bible School, she had all she could do just to keep up with her studies, let alone discover God's will for her life. That discovery seemed to be limited to thoes who had everthing together, not for those who struggled even to make it to class on time. Then comes the chapel hour when the vast needs of the prairie settlements are presented. To her suprise, Emily feels God's call into full-time Christian service.

"Winter is Not Forever"--For Josh, life was full of choices that got harder and harder to make. "Spring's Gentle Promise"--Grandpa and Uncle Charlie turn over the farm to young Josh, who is ready to begin a family of his own.

Quackery and his duckling brothers and sisters are very busy learning the ins and outs of being a duck -- how to swim, where to eat, and how to steer clear of danger. They're anxious to grow up and know all there is to know -- especially his brother Zackery. Then Zackery and a friend decide to quit listening to their parents. When they head off to explore where it's not safe, Quackery doesn't know what to do. Will Quackery have to choose between doing...

Nana's husband buys her a pearl necklace that is worn on every special occasion and is handed down through the generations, until it finally falls into the hands of a great-granddaughter who finds out from Nana the secret of the pearls.

Young pig Hiram and his brother Hawkins vie for first place in their pig family, and learn how important it is to each be the best they can be.

When he gets lost, a puppy remembers hearing the story about the birth of his young owner's Master and that helps him find his way home.