Description
Product Description
"Always amigos!"
My Singing Nana is a compassionate tribute to families dealing with Alzheimer's Disease. This story celebrates the ideals of family, heritage, and happy memories, showing kids that no matter how their loved one might change they always have ways to maintain their special connection.
Review
“A winning story that also serves as a useful family resource.” —
Publishers Weekly
“A tender tribute to families who have loved ones suffering from dementia.” —
Kirkus Reviews
“Mora does an admirable job portraying a family dealing with the long-term reality of dementia…the book is worthwhile purchase that provides valuable talking points about dementia and Alzheimer’s with young children.” —
School Library Journal
About the Author
Pat Mora has published over thirty-five books that have earned immense praise. Her recent books include
Bookjoy, Wordjoy;
The Remembering Day/
El Día de los Muertos; and
Water Rolls. Her titles have appeared on the ALA Notable Books list, the Texas Bluebonnet Master List, been awarded Pura Belpre honors, been placed on the Notable Books for a Global Society list, and have been honored by the International Latino Book Awards, the Tomas Rivera Mexican American Book Awards, and the Americas Book Awards, and much more. A literacy advocate excited about sharing what she calls “bookjoy,” she founded the annual Children’s Day, Book Day—in Spanish, El día de los niños, El día de los libros, “Día.” Pat is a popular speaker about creativity, inclusivity, and bookjoy. She is always working on new books. She lives in Santa Fe, NM. Visit patmora.com and @patmora_author on Twitter.
Alyssa Bermudez is a born-and-bred New Yorker living down under in Tassie! She studied illustration and animation at the Fashion Institute of Technology. As an illustrator and art teacher for students aged 5–75+, she strives to put the
KA-POW into stories and learning. She illustrated the popular "Lucia the Luchadora" series and the "Amelia Chamelia" series. Her work can be found amongst books, fabrics, walls, and beyond. She currently resides in stunning Hobart, Australia where adventures await each day. Visit and @bermudezbahama on Twitter and Instagram.