Description
Book SynopsisA 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.
Trade Review"[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
