Nana Says I Will Be Famous One Day

This heartwarming picture book tells the story of a lively Nana who is always present and enthusiastic at her grandson's school and sports events. When Nana takes an unexpected tumble, the narrative shifts, and her grandson becomes her dedicated supporter through her recovery. Told from the grandchild's first-person perspective, the book gently explores themes of family love, empathy, and resilience. It's a wonderful read for children aged 4-11, offering a comforting and humorous look at supporting loved ones through challenges and the beautiful give-and-take of family relationships.

School event? Ball game? Nana is there. But who will cheer on Nana after she takes a tumble? A sweet and spirited intergenerational story. Nana cheers the loudest at her grandson’s basketball game. She dances in the aisles at the spring concert. She yells at the umpire that he needs to get his eyes checked when he doesn’t call the strikes her grandson pitches. But when this go-go-go grandmother takes a tumble trying to get a front-row seat at the basketball game, it’s her grandson who roots her on in her recovery. Author Ann Stott celebrates our families’ biggest fans in a lively first-person narrative from the grandchild’s point of view. Andrew Joyner’s illustrations are as energetic and upbeat as Nana, who sparks much comic action, purse by her side. Filled with humor and heart, this tale will have readers — especially grandparents and their grandchildren — whistling and woo-hoo-ing!