In "Purple Coat" by Amy Schwartz, a young girl eagerly anticipates her 6th birthday, dreaming of receiving a special gift. As the day approaches, she imagines various presents, but when she finally unwraps her present, it’s a beautiful purple coat that doesn’t quite match her expectations. Initially disappointed, she soon realizes that the coat is much more than just an article of clothing; it unlocks her creativity and imagination, allowing her to see the world in a new light. With rich illustrations and a heartwarming message, the story celebrates the joy of unexpected gifts and the power of imagination. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Reading Rainbow Books .

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

This book was published in 1992 by Perfection Learning .

Amy Hest has written over 30 books including the New York Times bestseller Kiss Goodnight, In the Rain with Baby Duck and When Jessie Came Across the Sea which was the recipient of the Christopher Medal. She lives in New York City, USA. Amy Bates is the illustrator of Hair For Mama and Celebrating Psalm 118 by Karma Wilson. She lives in Philadelphia, USA. Amy Schwartz is the National Jewish Book Award winning author and illustrator of Mrs. Moskowitz and the Sabbath Candles .