Grandma's Purse

Kids, People and Places, Fiction, USA, Teen, General Fiction
Cover of the book Grandma's Purse by Vanessa Brantley-Newton, Random House Children's Books
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Author: Vanessa Brantley-Newton ISBN: 9781524714338
Publisher: Random House Children's Books Publication: January 9, 2018
Imprint: Knopf Books for Young Readers Language: English
Author: Vanessa Brantley-Newton
ISBN: 9781524714338
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Publication: January 9, 2018
Imprint: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Language: English

Spend the day with a grandma and granddaughter in this charming picture book about the magic found in their favorite accessory, perfect for readers who love How to Babysit a Grandma!

When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, she always brings warm hugs, sweet treats...and her purse. You never know what she'll have in there--fancy jewelry, tokens from around the world, or something special just for her granddaughter. It might look like a normal bag from the outside, but Mimi and her granddaughter know that it's pure magic!

In this adorable, energetic ode to visits from grandma, beloved picture book creator Vanessa Brantley Newton shows how an ordinary day can become extraordinary.

An Indie Next List selection
A Chicago Public Library Best of the Year selection

"Brims with adorable small stuff to look at. No illustrator does clothes, decor, and style better than Brantley-Newton."-the New York Times

"Brantley-Newton creates a whimsical interplay of patterns, rich color, and her trademark lively expressions--a beautiful visual melange. The magic of grandparents is undeniable, and this book is an excellent treat for grandkids to share with their own grandmas and grandpas, or the other way around."-Kirkus

"A heartfelt homage to brown girls and their wonder-inducing grandmothers."-Horn Book

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Spend the day with a grandma and granddaughter in this charming picture book about the magic found in their favorite accessory, perfect for readers who love How to Babysit a Grandma!

When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, she always brings warm hugs, sweet treats...and her purse. You never know what she'll have in there--fancy jewelry, tokens from around the world, or something special just for her granddaughter. It might look like a normal bag from the outside, but Mimi and her granddaughter know that it's pure magic!

In this adorable, energetic ode to visits from grandma, beloved picture book creator Vanessa Brantley Newton shows how an ordinary day can become extraordinary.

An Indie Next List selection
A Chicago Public Library Best of the Year selection

"Brims with adorable small stuff to look at. No illustrator does clothes, decor, and style better than Brantley-Newton."-the New York Times

"Brantley-Newton creates a whimsical interplay of patterns, rich color, and her trademark lively expressions--a beautiful visual melange. The magic of grandparents is undeniable, and this book is an excellent treat for grandkids to share with their own grandmas and grandpas, or the other way around."-Kirkus

"A heartfelt homage to brown girls and their wonder-inducing grandmothers."-Horn Book

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