Nana’s Big Surprise by Amada Irma Pérez


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Title: Nana's Big Surprise
Author: Amada Irma Pérez and illustrated by Maya Gonzalez
Publisher: Children’s Book Press
Reading Age/Grade Level: ‎4 - 8 years

Summary:

Nana's visit from Mexico should be a joyous occasion. But this summer she's coming to California because Tata has died. Amada and her five brothers hope to cheer her up with a surprise gift of a coop full of fluffy yellow chicks just like the ones Nana raised with Tata in Mexico. But no matter how hard everyone tries to make Nana feel better, it seems like nothing can bring a smile to her face. That is, until one day the chicks reveal a little surprise of their own.


What our Vetting Team has to Say:

“This book is a good family resource on grief.”

“This book is for children of all ages, grandparents, caregivers of children 

Local author Amada Irma Perez reading “Nana's Big Surprise.”


Additional Resources:

Lee and Low Teacher's Guide

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