2015 Caldecott Honor Book
A little boy is going to stay with his Nana at her apartment in the city. He loves his Nana, he does not love the city. The city is scary and noisy. There are people every where and they are not very friendly. The city is no place for the little boy and it is no place for his Nana. While the boy sleeps his Nana makes him a magic cape. When he wakes she places the cape on him and they go explore the city. The city is not scary! They city has museums and trains and parks. The people aren't mean, they are just busy and quick. The boy was wrong, the city is the place for Nana. as the boy is leaving he gives his Nana his magic cape, just in case she ever gets scared in the city.
Trying new things and having courage are attributes that we try to instill in children. It isn't always easy facing new challenges but it is sometimes necessary. Nana in the city is a great companion to this lesson. Below you will find the link to a great lesson on courage that incorporates this book. I wish I could take credit for this lesson, but luckily the great brain from which it came is willing to share it with all. Who ever you are great brain- thanks!
http://engagement.spps.org/uploads/week_5_courage_lesson.docx.
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