The Purple Coat Author:Amy Hest, Amy Schwartz (Illustrator) 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 d... more »oes 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.« less