Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs
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4.6 • 18 Ratings
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- $6.99
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
The love between many generations shines brightly in this story grandparents, parents, and grandchildren will treasure.
Tommy is four years old, and he loves visiting the home of his grandmother, Nana Downstairs, and his great-grandmother, Nana Upstairs. But one day Tommy's mother tells him Nana Upstairs won't be there anymore, and Tommy must struggle with saying good-bye to someone he loves.
Updated with new, full-color illustrations, this classic story will continue to win the hearts of readers of all ages.
"Children will want to hear this again and again." –School Library Journal, starred review
"A quietly touching story that depicts loving family relationships." –Publishers Weekly
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Full-color pictures, newly created by the author 15 years after the book's original publication, add to this spirited true story based on dePaola's childhood memories of his grandmothers. Fans of his Newbery Honor book 26 Fairmount Avenue will recognize these winning matriarchs. Ages 3-7.
Customer Reviews
Great Teaching Tool
What a great way to teach kids about death! I would give it one more star if they showed how the family helped Tommy right after Nana Upstairs died. He realized she was gone but I wish he would vocalize his feelings about missing her or remembering fun times.