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Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs is a gentle autobiographical picture book by Tomie dePaola that gently introduces young readers to the concept of grief. The story follows Tommy, a child who regularly visits his grandmother and great-grandmother. One day he discovers that his great-grandmother is no longer there, and he must learn to say good‑bye. The book supports children in Grades 1–2 and offers a compassionate exploration of loss, grief, and the love shared between grandmothers and great‑grandmothers.
First publish date: March 2, 1987
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Tomie dePaola
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