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The Big Green Pocketbook Paperback – Picture Book, March 31, 1995

by Candice F. Ransom (Author), Felicia Bond (Illustrator)
4.8 out of 5 stars 135 ratings
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On her day in town with her mother, a little girl starts off with an empty big green pocketbook—just like her mother’s—and along the way collects pieces of her day to put inside, inventing stories for each treasure. ‘Studded with inventive imagery.… A playful and most suitable setting for this winsome story with its timeless theme.’—Publishers Weekly. ‘ Bond’s cheerful illlustrations show a lively youngster exploring and enjoying the world around her.’—SLJ.

1993 "Pick of the Lists" (ABA)

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Part of series
    A Laura Geringer Book
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  6. Lexile measure
    500L
  7. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.25 x 9 inches
  8. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  9. Publication date
    March 31, 1995
  10. ISBN-10
    0064433951
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0064433952
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"Studded with inventive imagery. . . . A playful and most suitable setting for this winsome story with its timeless theme."--" Publisher's Weekly

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On her day in town with her mother, a little girl starts off with an empty big green pocketbook—just like her mother’s—and along the way collects pieces of her day to put inside, inventing stories for each treasure. ‘Studded with inventive imagery.… A playful and most suitable setting for this winsome story with its timeless theme.’—Publishers Weekly. ‘ Bond’s cheerful illlustrations show a lively youngster exploring and enjoying the world around her.’—SLJ.

1993 "Pick of the Lists" (ABA)

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Illustrated edition (March 31, 1995)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0064433951
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0064433952
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 500L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.99 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.25 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 135 ratings

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Candice Ransom

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Ransom has published more than 180 books for children, and she is amazed every day that she's able to do this as her life's work. It's no small thing to discover at an early age (ten!) what one is meant to do, and then pursue that dream. For her, the best part of writing for children is that she can move between writing board books, picture books, easy readers, chapter books, middle grade novels, nonfiction, and biography. She was excited to move into picture book nonfiction with BONES IN THE WHITE HOUSE: THOMAS JEFFERSON'S MAMMOTH (Doubleday, 2020) and ONLY MARGARET: A STORY ABOUT MARGARET WISE BROWN (Eerdmans, 2021). Her newest middle grade novel, JUNEBERRY BLUE, was published in 2024 by Peachtree Books.

AMANDA PANDA QUITS KINDERGARTEN and the sequel AMANDA PANDA AND THE BIGGER, BETTER BIRTHDAY (Doubleday) are her first picture books with animal characters! She is proud of her easy readers featuring a brother and sister having fun throughout the year: PUMPKIN DAY, APPLE PICKING DAY, SNOW DAY, GARDEN DAY, BEACH DAY and more. Look for the latest titles in this Level 1 series written in bouncy rhyme, plus the popular TOOTH FAIRY'S NIGHT and GO, GO, TRACTORS! (all Random House).

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Customers find the book's story engaging, with one noting it resonates with a child's heart. Moreover, the book is well-suited for young children, with several mentioning it's perfect for preschoolers. Additionally, the illustrations receive positive feedback from customers.

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12 customers mention "Story quality"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story of the book, describing it as sweet and fun, with one customer noting how it resonates with a child's heart.

"...The little girl's view of the world is refreshing and enchanting. She observes that the cool marble walls in the bank smell like pennies...." Read more

"...We loved the illustrations and the sweet story of a little girl participating in her Mother’s Day to day activities." Read more

"...This story just resonates with a child's heart. What little one doesn't love a day of special attention and big girl errands with a parent?..." Read more

"Cute little story- perfect for just before a long weekend break...." Read more

10 customers mention "Reading level"10 positive0 negative

Customers find this book suitable for young children, particularly preschoolers, and enjoy reading it to their children.

"...This is a delightful book that moms and daughters will enjoy, but both boys and girls will like hearing it, and seeing the usual best from Candice..." Read more

"...All the little goodies she collects along the way and the special time with mom---love, love, love!..." Read more

"My granddaughter loves the book. She is 2 and loves “reading” Loving the little cats, dog, and the extras that she uses to add to the story." Read more

"Cute little story- perfect for just before a long weekend break. Read to students, then have them collect things over the weekend to write about..." Read more

6 customers mention "Visual quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers love the illustrations in the book and find it cute.

"...seeing the usual best from Candice Ransom and Felicia Bond's wonderful illustrations." Read more

"...My 4 year old adored reading this over and over. We loved the illustrations and the sweet story of a little girl participating in her Mother’s Day..." Read more

"...Add in Felicia Bond's thoughtful illustrations and you can't beat it. Definitely one of our favorites and a real treasure." Read more

"...The most attractive element for a little girl is obvious...." Read more

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  • OneSweetGiraffe 💛🦒
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Brill :)
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2002
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    Wow, what a sweet book.
    This story is told by the little girl who is going to town with her mother for the morning.
    She has a big green pocketbook, just like Mama's, but hers is empty and she can't find anything to put inside it.
    Mama says "hurry", because the bus is coming, so the little girl brings her empty pocketbook along anyway.
    During the course of the morning, she gathers many treasures and by the time the bus comes to return the girl and her mother home, her pocketbook is full.

    The little girl's view of the world is refreshing and enchanting.
    She observes that the cool marble walls in the bank smell like pennies. And she is amazed that, at the drycleaners, the machine knows exactly where to stop for mama's suit.
    This is a delightful book that moms and daughters will enjoy, but both boys and girls will like hearing it, and seeing the usual best from Candice Ransom and Felicia Bond's wonderful illustrations.
    30 people found this helpful
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  • Emily
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet little story
    Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2023
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    This came up in out Before Five In A Row curriculum and it was such a joy. My 4 year old adored reading this over and over. We loved the illustrations and the sweet story of a little girl participating in her Mother’s Day to day activities.
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  • Dallas Mom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely enchanting
    Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2013
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    This is my favorite book to give as a little girl birthday present (although my son loves it too). You never see it at bookstores---i learned about it from a Five in a Row homeschooling booklist. This story just resonates with a child's heart. What little one doesn't love a day of special attention and big girl errands with a parent? All the little goodies she collects along the way and the special time with mom---love, love, love! Add in Felicia Bond's thoughtful illustrations and you can't beat it. Definitely one of our favorites and a real treasure.
    14 people found this helpful
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  • Clem
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
    Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2020
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    My granddaughter loves the book. She is 2 and loves “reading” Loving the little cats, dog, and the extras that she uses to add to the story.
    10 people found this helpful
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  • Kristena
    5.0 out of 5 stars Relatable
    Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2020
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    Cute little story- perfect for just before a long weekend break. Read to students, then have them collect things over the weekend to write about after returning from break!
    11 people found this helpful
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  • Elizabeth Conlon
    5.0 out of 5 stars How amazing this Book is for 4 -5 year old children !
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2021
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    I Love the Big Green Pocket Book & have read it to my 4 year old's in classes for over 15years ! i knew it would be a big hit with my granddaughter who lives in Madrid Spain & is 4 & 1/2 years old ! She is bilingual & loves English books especially ones that her mother grew up with !
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  • Kid's Advocate
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Children's Books Ever!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2013
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    My daughter is twenty one now but when she was little this was her favorite book. As a parent, I enjoyed reading it too. What a fun story it is!
    Over the years I have bought so many copies and given them out for birthday presents and at baby showers. I gave one to my hairdresser last week who has a four year old. I know that all little girls would love this story. We still do.
    11 people found this helpful
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  • C. Y. Wah
    5.0 out of 5 stars My daughter's favorite
    Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2009
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    One of my daughter's favorite books of all time. I started reading this story to her when she was 2 1/2 and it was a favorite for many many months. I put it away to make way for new books, but plan to take it out again later.

    The most attractive element for a little girl is obvious. She identifies herself with the little girl in the story, going around town running errands with the mother, collecting little things on the way. The story portrays the bond between the mother and daughter in a natural manner. Nothing to draw your tears or tug your heart, but you could feel the warmth.
    15 people found this helpful
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  • busybutterflies
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 16, 2018
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    beautiful quality
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