Tag Archives: Grandma’s Purse.

Grandma’s Purse – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Joanna

Title: Grandma’s Purse Author & Illustrator: Vanessa Brantley-Newton  Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, 2018 Ages: 3-5 Themes: grandparents, purses, inter-generational relationships Opening: Today my grandma Mimi is coming to visit. When Mimi comes over, she always has a new treasure to share. Synopsis: When … Continue reading →

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Vanessa Brantley-Newton – Illustrator Interview

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Joanna

I have been drooling over Vanessa’s artwork for years, and I will be reviewing her recently published picture book as author/illustrator, Grandma’s Purse, this Friday for Perfect Picture Book Friday.         [JM] Illustrator or author/illustrator?  If the latter, do … Continue reading →

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