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Ama's Purse
  • Published: 2 September 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593696774
  • Imprint: Rocky Pond Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $45.00

Ama's Purse

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Grandmother’s purse is filled with the magic of memories and the joy of her Chinese culture in this warm and lively read-aloud, illustrated in dreamy pastels.

A young girl is just where she wants to be, next to her grandma in the back seat of the car as her family heads out on a day trip. She knows there are always delightful surprises inside Ama’s purse. Sure enough, out come all sorts of special items, one after another as the trip continues: a compact that frees a powder-white moon rabbit, tarnished coins that smell of island blooms, buddha beads that chime together like bells and drums. And best of all, a worn book of photos that brings cherished memories circling around them all.

Inspired by the author’s own grandmothers, this heartwarming story bursts with love for home and family.
  • Published: 2 September 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593696774
  • Imprint: Rocky Pond Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $45.00
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About the authors

Xindi Yan

Xindi Yan left behind a small city in China to realize her dream of being a published artist. She traveled thousands of miles to study, live, and work in New York. Having always wanted to illustrate children’s books, Xindi buried herself in countless books and drawings. She is the illustrator of Sylvia Rose and the Cherry Tree by Sandy Shapiro Hurt, the Craftily Ever After series by Martha Maker and The Itty Bitty Witch by Trisha Speed Shaskan. When not drawing, she likes to keep busy with lots of crafts and cooking. Xindi currently lives in Brooklyn with her husband and dreams of having a puppy one day.
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Praise for Ama's Purse


Praise for I Miss You Most by Charlotte Cheng and Xindi Yan
“Cheng’s lyrical text creates sensory snapshots that add richness and depth to this intergenerational bond, bolstered by Yan’s beautiful, softly textured digital illustrations, which make effective use of color to capture the protagonist’s feelings. Together, their storytelling packs a powerful emotional punch. . . . Warm and heartfelt.”—Kirkus
“An important tool to facilitate conversations surrounding death and loss. A meaningful take on grief . . . that will fill a hole in many collections.”—School Library Journal

Praise for Other Books by Charlotte Cheng
* “This picture book is a perfect model of text and illustrations coming together to produce a stunning final product for children.”—School Library Journal, starred (Roar-Choo!)
“The vibrant colors and aromas of a Taipei food market come to life in this warm story of friendship . . . Recommended as a read-aloud.”—Booklist (Night Market Rescue)
“[A] lively readaloud about finding one’s way home . . . [The illustrations] glow brightly in iridescent hues that grow more vibrant as the story reaches a happy ending.”—Publishers Weekly (Night Market Rescue)