Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs
$34.75
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
29 December 1997
Summary
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.
This wonderful generational story, a classic in its own right, celebrates its twenty-…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780399231087 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0399231080 |
| Author: | Tomie dePaola |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | G P Putnam's Sons |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 29 December 1997 |
| Weight: | 333g |
| Dimensions: | 9mm x 213mm x 262mm |
| Series: | Goodnight |
| Audience Age: | 4-8 |
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Critics Review
- “Children will want to hear this again and again.” —School Library Journal, starred review
Tomie dePaola
Tomie dePaola was born in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1934 to a family of Irish and Italian background. By the time he could hold a pencil, he knew what his life’s work would be. His determination to create books for children led to a BFA from Pratt Institute and an MFA from the California College of Arts & Crafts.
This determination drove him through years of teaching, designing greeting cards and stage sets, and painting church murals until 1965, when he illustrated his first children’s book. Eventually, freed of other obligations, he plunged full-time into both writing and illustrating children’s books.
He names Fra Angelico, Giotto, Georges Rouault, and Ben Shahn as major influences on his work, but he soon found his own unique style. His particular way with color, line, detail, and design have earned him many of the most prestigious awards in his field, including:
- Caldecott Honor Award
- Smithsonian Medal from the Smithsonian Institution
- Kerlan Award from the University of Minnesota for his “singular attainment in children’s literature”
- Catholic Library Association’s Regina Medal for his “continued distinguished contribution”
- University of Southern Mississippi Medallion
He was also the 1990 United States nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for illustration.
Tomie dePaola has published almost 200 children’s books in fifteen different countries. He remains one of the most popular creators of books for children, receiving more than 100,000 fan letters each year.
Tomie lives in an interesting house in New Hampshire with his four dogs. His studio is in a large, renovated 200-year-old barn.
Key Facts:
- He has been published for over 30 years.
- Over 5 million copies of his books have sold worldwide.
- His books have been published in over 15 different countries.
- He receives nearly 100,000 fan letters each year.
Recognitions for his books include:
- Caldecott Honor Award from American Library Association
- Newbery Honor Award from American Library Association
- Smithson Medal from Smithsonian Institution
- USA nominee in illustration for Hans Christian Andersen Medal
- Regina Medal from Catholic Library Association
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