Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs is a 1973 non-fiction children's book by Tomie dePaola which introduces children to the concept of death.
Content This autobiographical story introduces children to the concept of death through the eyes of 4-year-old Tommy, who has a special relationship with his grandmother and great-grandmother, and visits them regularly. Nana Upstairs dies when he's a child, and Nana Downstairs dies when he's an adult; at both ages, Tommy learns to keep his beloved Nanas in his memory.
The original edition of this autobiographical story was published in 1973; a second edition, published in 1998, has new illustrations and layout.Booklist review, retrieved 12/14/15 from https://www.amazon.com/Nana-Upstairs-Downstairs-Picture-Puffins/dp/0698118367.
Legacy This book has been cited in over 30 other works, including books on how to write, books on childhood grief, and books on other topics. Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs (Goodnight) (Hardcover) - citation list, Amazon.com, retrieved 2008-12-23
References
External links Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs by Tomie dePaola (Used, New, Out-of-Print) - Alibris