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Grandma's Purse

written and illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton

Ages: 5 & Under

Published: 2018

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf BFYR/Random House/PRH

ISBN: 978-1-5247-1431-4

Keywords: Grandparents, Read-Aloud, Family

Grandma Mimi's visits are always special, filled with treasures and stories that connect a little girl to her grandmother. Energetic mixed media illustrations and a surprise ending.