Authors
Vanessa Brantley-NewtonWhen Grandma Mimi comes to visit, she always brings warm hugs, sweet treats...and her purse. You never know what she'll have in there-fancy jewelry, tokens from around the world, or something special just for her granddaughter. It might look like a normal bag from the outside, but Mimi and her granddaughter know that it's pure magic! In this adorable, energetic ode to visits from Grandma, beloved picture-book creator Vanessa Brantley-Newton shows how an ordinary day can become extraordinary. An Indie Next List Selection "Brims with adorable small stuff to look at. No illustrator does clothes, decor, and style better than Brantley-Newton."-The New York Times "Brantley-Newton creates a whimsical interplay of patterns, rich color, and her trademark lively expressions--a beautiful visual melange. The magic of grandparents is undeniable, and this book is an excellent treat for grandkids to share with their own grandmas and grandpas, or the other way around."-Kirkus "A heartfelt homage to brown girls and their wonder-inducing grandmothers."-The Horn Book