Nana in the City
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Nana in the City

Written and illustrated by Lauren Castillo

A boy's fear of the city transforms into wonder with Nana's magical cape.

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40 pages· 252 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· AD360L· AR 2.1 · 0.5 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

A young boy visits his Nana in the bustling city, overwhelmed by its noise and chaos. Nana crafts a special cape, turning his fear into courage. As they explore, the city reveals its hidden wonders. Can a simple cape change his perspective forever?

From the publisher

A young boy is frightened by how busy and noisy the city is when he goes there to visit his Nana, but she makes him a fancy red cape that keeps him from being scared as she shows him how wonderful a place it is.

Awards

Caldecott Honor (2015)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
252
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD360L
AR book level
2.1
AR points
0.5
AR quiz
170489
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~K
AR interest level
LG
Publication
Published
January 1, 2014
First published
September 2, 2014
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780544104433
LCCN
2013043953

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