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About The Book
Every year, in the fall, Gabrielle gets a new coat. And every year her coat looks the same -- navy blue with two rows of buttons and a half belt in the back. But this year Gabrielle wants something different -- a purple coat.
"Purple?" Mama laughs. But Gabrielle is quite serious.
Alone with Grampa in his cozy tailor shop, Gabrielle does some fast talking. Still, even Grampa is dubious. His solution makes The Purple Coat a very special book, just right for every child who has ever wanted to try something different.
About The Illustrator
Amy Schwartz has written and illustrated many classic books for children, including Bea and Mr. Jones, a Reading Rainbow featured title; What James Likes Best, winner of the Charlotte Zolotow Award; A Teeny Tiny Baby; Tiny & Hercules; Starring Miss Darlene; A Beautiful Girl; and I Can’t Wait. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband, children’s book historian Leonard S. Marcus, and their son, Jacob.
Product Details
- Publisher: Aladdin (September 30, 1992)
- Length: 32 pages
- ISBN13: 9780689716348
- Ages: 5 - 8
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Awards and Honors
- ALA Notable Children's Books
- ILA Teachers' Choices
- Reading Rainbow Book
- Booklist Editors' Choice
- CBC/NCSS Notable Children's Book in Social Studies
- Christopher Award
- Booklist Best Of 80's
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