Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs

By: Tomie dePaola

Narrated by: Suzanne Toren

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.

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 that depicts loving family relationships." –Publishers Weekly

Critic reviews

* "Children will want to hear this again and again." —School Library Journal, starred review

Heartbreaking

Simply one of the best stories for children to learn about death, my mother read this book to me years ago, and I still love it as an adult.