Mary, a Korean girl growing up with her brother above her parents' convenience store in 1980s Toronto, is caught between the traditional culture of her parents and her desire to be a Canadian.

Little Tom Cat's lucky coin goes on a journey to bring luck to other animals, before finally returning to him. Movable flaps conceal portions of the illustrations.

The Beggar's Lucky Coin, a supernatural horror story by Bruce Allsman When an avid coin collector, Datuk See Khor Jee, finds an old and rare coin in the begging bowl of Old So Chan, a beggar at a Taoist temple in Air Itam, Penang, he swears to have that coin, at any price. Old So Chan, however, refuses to sell his lucky coin. Driven by greed, Datuk See persuades Kwan Sook Im, his lovely young wife, his reluctant partner in crime, to help him steal the beggar’s lucky coin, only to find themselves in an unbelievable predicament and must face minatory consequences when the beggar finds out and retaliates, causing them to lose more than just their wealth.

(L) Troy is a sad boy who has no pals. The kids tease him. It makes him sad. One day Troy meets a pal. Then he finds a lucky coin. Why is everyone nice to Troy now? Is it due to his new pal or the lucky coin?

Billy can't wait for New Year's Day! He loves Grandma's special cake-and he hopes to win the golden coin inside so he can have a lucky year. As the family gathers around the table to hear the historic legend behind the traditional Greek Vasilopita, Billy learns how fortunate he already is-even without a lucky coin! Follow Billy and his family in a story that inspires sharing and love, then follow the author's family recipe to start your own New Year's tradition. Gather friends and family to discover who will the golden coin.