By Adjoa J. Burrowes
Illustrated by Adjoa J. Burrowes

On her way to Grandma's house, our young narrator delights in picking the purple flowers Grandma loves. When Grandma sees the flowers, her smile grows wide - like the Mississippi River. One winter day, Grandma is not her usual self. She is slow to answer the door and too tired to bake corn muffins. Later that night, Grandma passes away. All winter long, the young girl misses her grandmother terribly. But with time and the arrival of spring, she finds a way to cope with her loss and discovers her own special way to remember Grandma.

In this lyrical evocation of a child's love for her grandmother, Adjoa J. Burrowes tells a comforting story that celebrates the triumph of hope and spirit during a difficult time. Grandma's Purple Flowers is a natural choice to share with children who have experienced the death of a loved one.

By Sally Derby
Illustrated by Adjoa J. Burrowes

The front steps can be one of the best places for city kids to play. Each season brings new experiences, from the long, hot-through-your-shoes days of summer to the discovery of leaf prints in autumn. Best of all, whenever you come back from Away, setting foot on the front steps means you're finally Home.

Author Sally Derby and artist Adjoa J. Burrowes present an intimate portrait of children at play. My Steps is a lovely tribute to all the seasons a child's world.