Nana in the City facts for kids
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| Author | Lauren Castillo |
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| Illustrator | Lauren Castillo |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's picture book |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
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Publication date
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2014 |
| Pages | 40 |
| ISBN | 9781490660042 |
Nana in the City is a fun picture book for children. It was written and illustrated by Lauren Castillo. The book was published in 2014 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. In 2015, Nana in the City received a special award called the Caldecott Honor. This award recognizes amazing illustrations in children's books.
Lauren Castillo has written other books like The Troublemaker and Melvin and the Boy. She has also drawn pictures for books by other authors. These include The Reader by Amy Hest and What Happens on Wednesdays by E. Lockhart.
Story of Nana in the City
The story of Nana in the City begins with a young boy. He goes to visit his Nana in her new apartment. Her apartment is in the big, busy New York City. The boy loves his Nana very much. However, he does not feel the same way about the city.
He tells his Nana that he doesn't think she should live there. But Nana loves the city and feels quite the opposite! She wants to show the boy how wonderful the city can be.
Nana knits the boy a special red cape. When he wears it, he feels brave and fearless. He still notices the loud and busy parts of the city. But they don't seem as bad as before. He starts to see the good things about the city.
The next day, the boy agrees with his Nana. He sees that the city is full of amazing things. He realizes there are many fun activities for his Nana to do. Even though it can be loud, it's also exciting.
When it's time for the boy to leave, he gives his special cape to Nana. He wants her to keep feeling brave in the city. After exploring a bit more, he understands. New York City is a great place for his Nana to live. It's also a great place for him to visit!
Awards and Recognition
Nana in the City has received an important award for its beautiful artwork.
- 2015 Caldecott Honor Book – This award is given to books with outstanding illustrations.
