In this magical picture book, a young boy spends an overnight visit with his nana and is frightened to find that the city where she lives is filled with noise and crowds and scary things.
But then Nana makes him a special cape to help him be brave, and soon the everyday sights, sounds, and smells of the city are not scary—but wonderful. The succinct text is paired with watercolor illustrations that capture all the vitality, energy, and beauty of the city.
Lauren Castillo has illustrated many picture books and has also written and illustrated several, including the Caldecott Honor Book Nana in the City. She lives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and you can also find her at laurencastillo.com and follow her on Twitter @studiocastillo.