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    Piper and Purpa Forever! | Book Review

    Denise MealyBy Denise Mealy3 Mins Read Ages 4-8 Best Kids Stories Books with Girl Characters Picture Books
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    Piper and Purpa Forever: Book Cover

    Piper and Purpa Forever!

    Written by Susan Lendroth

    Illustrated by Olivia Feng

    Ages 4-8 | 32 Pages

    Publisher: Yehoo Press | ISBN: 9781953458292

     What to expect: Feelings, lovies, favorite toys and clothes

    A sweet and relatable story, Piper and Purpa Forever! is sure to become a favorite for any child who remembers or is actively attached to their favorite lovey.

    Piper has the best sweater in the world – it’s purple and warm and comfortable. It looks great and feels great, and it came in the big box of hand-me-downs from her cousin. There is no occasion that Piper can’t wear Purpa to – from the park to Halloween as part of a costume (three years running). Purpa is absolutely perfect.

    But, as life usually happens, things begin to change. Purpa no longer comes down past Piper’s knees. In fact, it no longer even covers her belly button. And soon she can’t even fit her head through without hurting herself! What is she going to do?

    Her family has all sorts of ideas. Knit a hat from the yarn? Use it to wash the car? Give it away at the rummage sale? No, no, no! Piper can’t bear the thought of losing Purpa, her most favorite lovey in the whole world. Then her Dad brings home a new friend. A stuffed koala, that just happens to be the same size Piper was when she first got Purpa. With sudden inspiration, Piper decides to put Purpa on her new koala and name them both, collectively, Purpa.

    Piper and Purpa Forever Illustration: Koala

    As this writer has reconstituted lovies for her own children in various forms, this wonderful book puts a positive spin on growing up and having to make necessary changes to things that our children love the most. Piper is adorable and instantly engages readers. Olivia Feng’s illustrations of charming Piper are hilarious and heartfelt. Readers can instantly see her emotions and the explosive energy she has throughout the book.

    Author Susan Lendroth’s sweet story and soothing prose help young readers through a difficult subject with a positive light at the end of the journey. She brings delightful Piper to life with very realistic and sometimes laugh-out-loud funny moments.

    Piper and Purpa Forever! is a wonderful addition to a child’s library and a great book to start a hard conversation.

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    Susan Lendroth: Author Headshot

    About the Author

    Susan Lendroth’s picture books range from science to history to children finding their place in the world—because Susan loves science and history and is still finding her place in the world! She works for the Los Angeles Public Library and devotes her spare time to a needy cat named Kitten. Her daughter’s childhood love of the color purple inspired this book.

    About the Illustrator

    Olivia Feng is an artist and illustrator who is inspired by the unique way that children view the world. She loves nature and animals and lives with a cat and three dogs.

    Piper and Purpa Forever! was reviewed by Denise Mealy. Discover more books like Piper and Purpa Forever! by following our reviews and articles tagged with Books About Change, Books About Toys, Clothes and Fashion, Growing Up, and Picture Book.

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    Denise Mealy is a former web content provider who stays at home to change diapers and write books. Her days are filled with Word documents, books and sloppy kisses (from dogs and baby alike). She likes to read, cook, dance, travel and forward pictures of spam sculptures to friends. If she could have dinner with any author, dead or alive, it would be a toss up between J.K. Rowling and Jane Austen. They would probably eat pasta. Yes, definitely pasta. For more information, visit: www.dccmealy.com You can also find her on Twitter: @dccmealy

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