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.

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 1992 by Simon & Schuster .

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.