Description: 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.Review Quotes: ★"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
★"Realistic, largely full-bleed art gives a reportorial feel to digitally rendered road trip scenes, while soft-edged, rainbow-tinged clouds usher in the feel of the child and grandparent's gentle interactions. The animated pair's enthusiastic care for each other offers a winning portrait of both backseat travel and intergenerational closeness." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "Deamy pastel illustrations enhance the sense of marvel inspired by the contents of Ama's purse. The result is a heartwarming, multigenerational celebration of family and memories." --Booklist