Welcome to the Bank Street Children's Book Committee's (CBC) Searchable Best Books List, a tool designed to help educators, families, librarians, and others access developmentally appropriate and engaging books for young readers (ages birth - 18).
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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.