Grandma's Purse

by Vanessa Brantley-Newton

Spend the day with a grandma and granddaughter in this charming story about the magic found in their favorite accessory. The littlest fashionistas will love this adorable purse-shaped board book that's as fun to carry as it is to read!

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.

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

• ISBN10: 198484976X
• ISBN13: 9781984849762
• Publish Date: 2 April 2019 (first published 9 January 2018)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Publisher: Random House USA Inc
• Imprint: Random House USA Children's Books
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 26
• Language: English
• URL: https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9781984849762

Reviews

[kimbacaffeinate]

There is just something magical about a grandmother's handbag and Vanessa Brantley-Newton delightfully explores that magic in Grandma's Purse. Vivid colorful illustrations share the story of a little girl and her Grandma "Mimi" exploring the contents of her purse. From candy to hairpins the tale made Princess Sophia smile. I loved how it captured the bond between grandchild and grandmother while they sorted and played. Since acquiring the book, we have read it several times and I love that the illustrations help Sophia read the book to me. Of course, she asked Nonna to buy her a purse just like the one in the book. She knows exactly what she will put in it.

Age Range: 3 - 5 years
Grade Level: Preschool - Kindergarten This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer