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The Purple Coat (Reading Rainbow Books) [Paperback]

Amy Hest (Author), Amy Schwartz (Illustrator)
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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.


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Once in a while it's good to try something new, declares this fanciful tale's heroine, as she conspires to break out of a clothing rut. Ages 5-8.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 3 Each fall Gabrielle rides on the train and the subway with her mama to Grampa's tailor shop in New York City to be measured for a new navy blue coat. This year, however, she yearns for something different. Her request for a purple coat, and Grampa's creative solution, provide a delightful story of intergenerational love and understanding. Schwartz' familiar brightly colored illustrations provide warmth and humor as they portray every detail of the text. The story is realistic, the characters believable, and the whole will elicit an affectionate response from children. Susan Scheps, Bertram Woods Branch Library, Shaker Heights, Ohio
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Aladdin (September 30, 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0689716346
  • ISBN-13: 978-0689716348
  • Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #390,498 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Amy Hest's many acclaimed children's books include the New York Times bestseller Kiss Good Night. A three-time winner of the prestigious Christopher Award, she lives in New York City.

 

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A lesson about trying something NEW, January 10, 2004
This review is from: The Purple Coat (Reading Rainbow Books) (Paperback)
I first saw this story read on Reading Rainbow when I was a child, and was so intrigued (as much as a child can be intrigued) by it that I had to go to my local library right away to check it out! Even years later, I appreciate the lessons that this book has to offer ... teaching children and their parents that trying something NEW can be rewarding. Going against tradition and discovering new things is an adventure for Gabrielle in this beautifully illustrated tale.
I wouldn't recommend it for children younger than 6 years of age, because of its wordiness. But a young reader with a love for books would eat this right up!
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars For the child in all of us who wants to be different, June 15, 2000
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Gabrielle wants a purple coat this year, although she always gets a blue one. Gabrielle's mom takes her to see her Grampa in the city who is a tailor and who also makes Gabrielle's winter coat every year. While Mom goes shopping, Gabrielle tries to convince her Grampa to make her a purple coat instead. Good illustration and a fun story.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Book about trying new things (even when others disagree), July 8, 2008
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Gabi always gets a navy blue coat for winter, and her grandfather makes it. But this year she wants a purple coat, and her mother is shocked - it's so different from what she usually gets!

With the Power of Childhood Stories (somebody once wanted a tangerine dress...) her mother is convinced, and Gabi gets her coat.

It's a good story, well-written and well-illustrated. A little long for the subject, but it works. I'm just not overly drawn to it.
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Every fall, when the leaves start melting into pretty purples and reds and those bright golden shades of pumpkin, Mama says, "Coat time, Gabrielle!" Read the first page
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