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Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs

By: Tomie dePaola
Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
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Publisher's summary

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 classic story will continue to win the hearts of listeners of all ages.

©1973 Tomie dePaola (P)2018 Listening Library

Critic reviews

"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)

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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.

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