Our Corner Grocery Store

Written by Joanne Schwartz · Illustrated by Laura Beingessner

Discover the heart of a community in a bustling corner grocery store.

3.7 Goodreads · 118 ratings

32 pages· 1,069 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· AD640L

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Bookroo's summary

Every Saturday, Anna Maria helps at her grandparents' corner grocery store, a vibrant hub of community life. As she arranges produce and greets customers, she uncovers the store's role in connecting neighbors. From shared recipes to cheerful greetings, the store is more than a place to shop—it's a community cornerstone. Join Anna Maria in exploring the lively interactions and cherished traditions that make this store a beloved local treasure. What stories and connections will unfold by day's end?

From the publisher

A picture book that celebrates local shops and building communities. Anna Maria takes great pleasure and pride in her grandparents’ corner grocery store. Every Saturday she spends the day helping to arrange fruits and vegetables, greet the customers, and keep things neat and tidy. Through her day we meet the neighbors and learn what an important part the corner grocery store plays in the community. Nonno Domenico, Nonna Rosa, and Anna Maria supply more than goods as the steady stream of customers arrives. Lunches are made, news is shared, bargains are purchased, recipes are traded, and cheerful ciaos are called. By the end of a long day, Anna Maria has a true sense of just how wonderful the sights and smells within the store are and how much they mean to everyone. Charmingly illustrated in great detail, Our Corner Grocery Store pays tribute to the small independent grocers who supply color and atmosphere to city streets. Young readers will particularly enjoy finding and naming the wide array of produce, breads, candies, and dry goods that abound in this friendly establishment.

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