A fun, sweet read with all the nostalgic feels. It certainly inspires one to seek out local grocers, as well as gives young ones a glimpse of an alternative pace of life. I feel the story might be a bit slow for kids, but the vibrant detailed illustrations offer a lot to look at for busy little ones.

I liked that this book was different from your average children’s book. It speaks about different items, fruits and vegetables that your child can find while shopping with you. And the added Italian was a very nice touch! Brings me back to my younger days when I would beg my parents to take me to the local Italian shop for their amazing sandwiches!

The illustrations were great in this book too. Easy to understand what was going on. My only gripe with this book would be that I’m not sure it’s really meant for children under 5. It’s just a tad long in my opinion and with the small usage of Italian I’m not sure it would hold the little one’s attention. I teach preschool and have two littles and that’s just my opinion of course! All in all recommend this book for any little grocery store enthusiast!

This is a cozy story of a young girl and her grandparents on a typical day in their family business, a corner grocery store. I love the hints of Italian culture with the names, a few Italian words and way of doing things. I do think it would have been nice to add that so children would understand the references as they would easily miss it but it is a nice learning opportunity. I love the relationship portrayed between the main character and her grandparents, you can see how much they love each other through the story. My favorite image was the one depicting the wink in the candy scene. Peep the orange kitty in all the photos if you missed that! Overall, I do recommend this book and would suggest it for readers 7 and under. Thank you to NetGalley and Tundra Books, a division of Penguin Random House, for this ARC of this picture book.

Thank you to Net Galley and Tundra Books for the advanced reader copy of this adorable children’s book. This book felt like a book from my childhood that had very similar illustrations. It reminds me of so many corner stores I’ve stopped into with kids sitting behind the counter doing homework, and regulars sitting out front.

This is a very lovely story about a family who owns a corner grocery store and their comings and goings. Nice illustrations as well.

This is a very sweet book that shows what a Saturday in the life of an Italian girl, Anna Maria, and her grandparents, Nonno Domenico and Nonna Rosa, as they work at their tiny corner grocery store. They stack fruits, sell sandwiches, and Anna Maria even helps her grandparents during rush hour. She always has a fun and busy day helping her grandparents at their store. This book would be good to teach similes, imagery, or even just about different communities in a neighborhood. Such a sweet tribute to the authors experiences!

This is being re-released for its 16th anniversary with a new cover. Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Lovely story about a young girl helping with her grandparents corner store. Gives a great sense of community and full of charming images!

Our Corner Grocery Store has sweet, captivating illustrations and a lot of potential, but it didn't quite hit the mark for me. While it's a great way to introduce kids to a different culture and teach kindness and community, the story felt a bit slow and might not hold the attention of younger children. The stuffed mushroom recipe is a nice touch and could be fun for kids to try at home. Overall, it’s a lovely idea, but it could use a bit more excitement to really engage little readers.

Thank you to NetGalley, Joanne Schwartz, and Tundra Books for an eARC.

This is a sweet picture book that has a nostalgic feel; it's about an Italian American family's grocery store. The shop is clearly a bit of a community hub, or at least a popular spot, and the young narrator feels a sense of home, belonging, and pride there. The illustrations are lovely and detailed.

This story is beautifully illustrated depiction of Anna Maria's Saturday working with her grandparents in their corner grocery store. Simple but fun. Highlights the hard working nature of those in small business.

Walk through Anna Maria's day as she helps her grandparents move through a typical Saturday in their corner grocery store. The book pauses to appreciate so many aspects of a single ordinary day, and will especially please readers who love food, family, and Italian culture. This would be an excellent read-aloud for children learning about descriptive narrative: a book that celebrates the simple things in clear, vivid language. I only wish the last page hadn't said that the grocery would open again tomorrow (Sunday). It was nicer to imagine Anna Maria and her grandparents having a day to rest after their wonderfully busy week!

This is a beautiful picture book with excellent descriptions of a girl’s time at her Italian grandparents’ corner grocery store. My children loved this book.

A very charming, sweet book that shows a normal Saturday in the life of Anna Maria and her grandparents as they work at their corner grocery store. From stacking fruits and selling lunch sandwiches to chalking the sidewalk and helping at rush hour, her day is a full, fun, and busy one! A perfect read to teach kids about their local neighborhood shops and communities.

This is being re-released for its 16th anniversary with a new cover. Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is actually an older picture book that is getting a new edition (with a new cover) for its 16th anniversary. It is a very charming and homey narrative of a young girl who spends every Saturday helping her Nonna and Nonno run their small corner grocery store. From early morning produce arranging, to bread and milk deliveries, to slicing fresh deli meat for lunch sandwiches, we see a whole range of tasks and routines associated with running a store, and how these tasks tie a community together.

I loved both the style and tone of this book, and they way it highlighted how community can gather and thrive around small, local businesses, which become an important part of the fabric of life.

The book was beautifully written. Overall, the book was well written and I did really enjoy it. Thank you for this advance reading copy!