Lines On Nana’s Face

By Simona Ciraolo

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Lines On Nana’s Face By Simona Ciraolo

Age Range: 3 – 5 years
Grade Level: Kindergarten and up
Lexile Measure: AD520L (What’s this?)
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: Flying Eye Books (June 1, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1909263982
ISBN-13: 978-1909263987


It’s granny’s birthday, but her little granddaughter wonders why, because of the lines on her face, she looks so worried! But they are simply wrinkles, and grandma is very fond of her lines because they are where she keeps her memories.

In this imaginative and charming story, Simona Ciraolo turns the lines from old age into little wrinkles of wonder and memory as a little girl learns all about the precious moments in her grandma’s life.
While I was Looking for children’s books to buy, since I am a fan of books that combine image and text, I couldn’t help but noticing Simona Ciraolo’s “Lines On Nana’s Face.A very moving book indeed that I’m sure will touch readers of all ages. The relationship with our grandmother is crucial. Especially nowadays, it is a good opportunity to explain to our children that every line of our face is a memory, an experience and another opportunity to live with our loved ones.