Can a great-grandmother’s warm, furry coat transform into a fantastic surprise for an unsuspecting granddaughter?
Great grandmother Lucy had a very special coat. And, like “The Giving Tree”, the unassuming coat obtained 80 years ago (with a secret spot to hold special memories), still to this day, keeps on giving.
From social and emotional health curriculum developer honoree Alis Wintle Sefick, “Lucy’s Pocket” is an endearing story about a treasured family heirloom – a special coat – that travels
through the generations into the future and heart of its youngest family member. The unique picture book begins in Easton, Pennsylvania in the 1940’s and follows Great grandmother Lucy as a young woman working as a hairdresser to save for art school. Because of her hard work, she treats herself to a special purchase and shows us what life as a 20 something near the big city of Philadelphia in the ‘40’s has to offer. But the story doesn’t end there and takes us all the way into the 21st century ending as an uncommon gift to her great granddaughter.
“Lucy’s Pocket” is a “book and plushie” package. The book is a comfortable to hold, 8 x 8 inch, spiral bound, “touch and feel” picture book for children ages 2 – 5. Using bold and simple, black and white clip-art illustrations, the tastefully designed book maintains an easy page-turning cadence that keeps children – and adults – coming back to the story again and again. The plushie “surprise” is a replica of the coat’s transformation (but we’re not giving the surprise away here!).
Sure to delight readers and plushie lovers young and old, the “Lucy’s Pocket” package is a perfect anecdote for anyone needing a little warm and fuzzy grand-mothering. These days, who doesn’t need a little bit of that now and then!
If you are a picture book literary agent interested in seeing more of “Lucy’s Pocket” or if you are interested in purchasing a copy of the book or book package, contact me here: alis@awsstudios.art