Grandmother’s purse is filled with the magic of memories and the joy of her Chinese culture in this warm and lively read-aloud, illustrated in dreamy pastels.
A young girl is just where she wants to be, next to her grandma in the back seat of the car as her family heads out on a day trip. She knows there are always delightful surprises inside Ama’s purse. Sure enough, out come all sorts of special items, one after another as the trip continues: a compact that frees a powder-white moon rabbit, tarnished coins that smell of island blooms, buddha beads that chime together like bells and drums. And best of all, a worn book of photos that brings cherished memories circling around them all.
Inspired by the author’s own grandmothers, this heartwarming story bursts with love for home and family.
★"With a masterly blend of descriptive language and ethereal pastel illustrations, ordinary moments become extraordinary; the book reminds readers to treasure the memories made with family. Heartfelt and visually pleasing, this is an essential addition to picture book collections.” —School Library Journal, starred review
Grandmother’s purse is filled with the magic of memories and the joy of her Chinese culture in this warm and lively read-aloud, illustrated in dreamy pastels.
A young girl is just where she wants to be, next to her grandma in the back seat of the car as her family heads out on a day trip. She knows there are always delightful surprises inside Ama’s purse. Sure enough, out come all sorts of special items, one after another as the trip continues: a compact that frees a powder-white moon rabbit, tarnished coins that smell of island blooms, buddha beads that chime together like bells and drums. And best of all, a worn book of photos that brings cherished memories circling around them all.
Inspired by the author’s own grandmothers, this heartwarming story bursts with love for home and family.
Praise
★"With a masterly blend of descriptive language and ethereal pastel illustrations, ordinary moments become extraordinary; the book reminds readers to treasure the memories made with family. Heartfelt and visually pleasing, this is an essential addition to picture book collections.” —School Library Journal, starred review
