The Lines on Nana's Face: 0 - Hardcover

Simona Ciraolo

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1909263982 ISBN 13: 9781909263987

Publisher: Flying Eye Books, 2016

Synopsis

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.

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Review

A sweet intergenerational tête-à-tête.
--Kirkus Reviews

[...] The art and the pace sell the journey. Nana and the girl talk in bright close-ups; the flashbacks are wordless full spreads, encouraging us to supply the missing information.
--The New York Times

This airy picture book is calibrated to appeal to doting grandparents or, for that matter, to any adult whose face has acquired a bit of wear and tear.
--The Wall Street Journal

The revelation that older relatives were once young is always a surprise for younger people, and Ciraolo (Whatever Happened to My Sister?) presents Nana's story in a way that's affectionate and never patronizing.
--Publisher's Weekly

Nana uses the opportunity to explain that every wrinkle is attached to a memory, and the story swishes back in time to show the source of each one. Her crow's feet were caused by laughing too hard on a seaside picnic, and the creases on her forehead are the result of a first date at an amusement park. As the girl sits as a rapt audience for her Nana's storytelling, she learns that so-called imperfections are the result of life lived.
--The Globe and Mail

The intimate, present-day moments with granddaughter and grandmother involve close-ups of the girl, pointing to her Nana's face on white, uncluttered spreads, which alternate with the colorful, wordless, full-bleed spreads that depict the past. Ciraolo, born in Sardinia, captures body language well, just as she did in last year's Whatever Happened to My Sister?, another tender story of familial bonds.
--Julie Danielson

A realistic and charming family story shared between a Nana and her grandchild. [...] This is a perfect book that focuses on a grandparent's graceful aging process and allows bonding and sharing with younger family members.
--Youth Services Book Review

I love this book for its sweetness and depth. There's the story you're reading and another more subtle and open-ended story conveyed through the illustrations [...] You can just feel the love put into the book--one reason it's a favorite of mine to share with others.
--Colorado Parent

Each line on granny's face tell a unique story in this playful and endearing exchange between grandmother and granddaughter. The illustrations are both vibrant and soft in this book with multi generational appeal.
--The Wandering Bookseller

Beautifully conceived and heartwarming, this book ups my admiration for Simona Ciraolo's talent.
--Sal's Fiction Addiction

This is a sweet book that addresses old age with a cute explanation (non scientific, sure, but oh-so-sweet) about wrinkles. Simona has a real knack for being able to tackle tough subjects in picture books, and she does it in such a pleasant and endearing way.
--Book Nerd Mommy

"Simona's art style might seem simple at a first glance, but her illustrations are so evocative and emotive that you really don't need any words to tell you the story. Her work is a wonderful addition to any bookshelf, children and adults alike!"
--Varsha Ravi, Between Bookends

From the Back Cover

There's a lot more to a wrinkle than meets the eye. Each little line carries its own story...

In this heartwarming tale from award-winner Simona Ciraolo, a little girl discovers her grandmother's precious memories as the creases from old age become wonderful wrinkles in time.

About this edition

• Publisher: Flying Eye Books
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1909263982
• ISBN 13: 9781909263987
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40