Momma's Magical Purse - Hardcover

Paulette Bogan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1582348421 ISBN 13: 9781582348421

Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens, 2004

Synopsis

Rachael and her cousin David are going on a picnic with Rachael's momma. When the rain starts, Momma is ready with umbrellas and coats. When Rachael trips on a branch, Momma pulls out bandages. Rachael knows Momma's purse is magical-how else could so much stuff fit in there? But David has his doubts . . . until he finds himself in the middle of the lake, and it's up to Momma and her life preserver to save him. A lighthearted romp that is perfect for the purseholder in every family.

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About the Author

PAULETTE BOGAN is the author and/or illustrator of many picture books for children, including Chicks and Salsa and Goodnight Lulu. She lives with her family in New York City.

Reviews

PreSchool-Grade 2–Rachael, a kitten, is proud of her mother, who seemingly can do anything with the help of the contents of her magical purse. Cousin David, a young pup, is skeptical. However, Momma rises to the occasion time and again during a trip to the park. She reaches into her oversized pocketbook and pulls out bandages when Rachael hurts her knee, a fluffy purple sweater after she begins to shiver, "a perfect picnic lunch" when they are hungry, and all sorts of gear when it starts to rain. When David accidentally falls into the water, Momma uses the rope in her purse to rescue him. As the sun comes out, the two youngsters give her the one thing she cannot stow away in her bulging bag of tricks: a loving hug and kiss. This comical adventure is illustrated with vibrant ink-and-watercolor paintings that capture the emotions of the characters and include humorous details, such as the kitchen sink that appears when Momma is cleaning out her handbag. Rachael's faith and confidence in her mother is an especially appealing element of this heartwarming tale.–Linda L. Walkins, Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Brighton, MA
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PreS-Gr. 1. A hip mama cat with double-pierced ears, wire-rimmed glasses, and a large fringed purse sets off for the park with her daughter, Rachael, and Rachael's canine cousin David trailing close behind. "My momma has EVERYTHING in her purse," Rachael tells David, "and the purse is magic, too!" David is skeptical, and he remains unimpressed even after Rachael scrapes her knee and Momma pulls a bandage from her purse: "Everyone has bandages." But his skepticism begins to fade as Momma finds something in her purse to solve every dilemma. Desperate to save face, David opens Momma's purse and slinks off with an object Rachael is asking for--a bucket. But his plan backfires when he winds up in the lake, and Momma pulls a rescue kit from her magical purse and saves him. Bogan, creator of the clever Spike picture books, brings the same offbeat humor, campy characterizations, and expressive illustrative style to this charmer. Lauren Peterson
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Edition details

• Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1582348421
• ISBN 13: 9781582348421
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32