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Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs
1973
First Published
4.32
Average Rating
32
Number of Pages
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 Athat? depicts loving family relationships." — Publishers Weekly
Avg Rating
4.32
Number of Ratings
3,300
5 STARS
53%
4 STARS
31%
3 STARS
14%
2 STARS
2%
1 STARS
1%
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Author

Tomie dePaola
Tomie dePaola
Author · 167 books

Tomie dePaola (pronounced Tommy da-POW-la) was best known for his books for children. He had a five-decade writing and illustrating career during which he published more than 270 books, including 26 Fairmount Avenue, Strega Nona, and Meet the Barkers. Tomie dePaola and his work have been recognized with the Caldecott Honor Award, the Newbery Honor Award, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, and the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure.

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