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Nana in the City Lauren Castillo

Nana in the City By Lauren Castillo

Nana in the City by Lauren Castillo

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A magical picture book, in which a young boy visits his nana and is frightened to find that the city where she lives is filled with noise and crowds and scary things. Then his Nana makes him a special cape to help him be brave, and soon the everyday sights and sounds of the city are not scary, but wonderful.

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Nana in the City Summary

Nana in the City: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner by Lauren Castillo

A Caldecott Honor Book * A Huffington Post Best Picture Book about Family * An NYPL 100 Books for Reading and Sharing * A 100 Scope Notes Top 20 Book of the Year

In this magical picture book, a young boy spends an overnight visit with his nana and is frightened to find that the city where she lives is filled with noise and crowds and scary things.

But then Nana makes him a special cape to help him be brave, and soon the everyday sights, sounds, and smells of the city are not scary-but wonderful. The succinct text is paired with watercolor illustrations that capture all the vitality, energy, and beauty of the city.

Nana in the City Reviews

[Nana in the City] deserves a place on the shelf of classic New York City picture books. - Publishers Weekly (starred review) Castillo's soft, warmly colored art expresses the child's changing feelings about the city while also depicting the characters' close bond. - Kirkus Reviews A fine example of how firsthand experience can overcome initial fear. - School Library Journal A rewarding picture book with a vibrant setting. - Booklist The accessible story arc outlines worthwhile messages about openness to new experiences and changing one's persepctive, all couched in the security of spending time with a loved one. - Horn Book Magazine

About Lauren Castillo

Lauren Castillo has illustrated many picture books and has also written and illustrated several, including the Caldecott Honor book Nana in the City. She lives in Harrisburg, PA, and you can also find her at www.laurencastillo.blogspot.com and follow her on Twitter @studiocastillo. Lauren Castillo has illustrated many picture books and has also written and illustrated several, including the Caldecott Honor book Nana in the City. She lives in Harrisburg, PA, and you can also find her at www.laurencastillo.blogspot.com and follow her on Twitter @studiocastillo.

Additional information

CIN0544104439G
9780544104433
0544104439
Nana in the City: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner by Lauren Castillo
Lauren Castillo
Used - Good
Hardback
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
20140903
40
Commended for Caldecott Medal 2015
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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