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About Nana the Great Comes to Visit

This joyous, energetic picture book from the bestselling author of the God Gave Us series celebrates the unique ways grandparents help children gain confidence.

It’s always a good time when Nana comes for a visit! Nana doesn’t mind making a mess while building forts. Nana plays checkers to win. Nana encourages climbing high, savoring dessert, and playing hopscotch. In short, everything’s more fun with Nana and her spunky outlook on life!
 
Nana the Great Comes to Visit celebrates the countless ways grownups help children learn to believe in themselves—and assures children that a grandparent’s love stays with them always.

Praise

“A touching tribute to grandparents and grandkids all over and the special bond they share.”—KidsBookshelf

Nana the Great Comes to Visit is a keeper or makes a great gift for a precious child or special ‘Nana the Great.’ ”Kathy Robinson Hillman, former president, Texas WMU and Baptist General Convention of Texas

“This full-color picture book is sure to warm your heart!”—The Clean Read Book Club

About Lisa Tawn Bergren

Lisa T. Bergren is the author of over forty books, with more than 3.3 million copies sold. Her work includes children’s books, historical and contemporary fiction, women’s nonfiction, and gift books. A freelance writer and editor, Lisa lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She and her husband, Tim, are the parents of three children.

Product Details

40 pages | Published by WaterBrook

On Sale Date: Mar 22, 2022

Trim Size: 8-1/2 x 8-1/2

Carton Quantity: 24

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This joyous, energetic picture book from the bestselling author of the God Gave Us series celebrates the unique ways grandparents help children gain confidence. It’s always a good time when Nana comes for a visit! Nana doesn’t mind making a mess while building forts. Nana plays checkers to win. Nana encourages climbing high, savoring dessert, and playing hopscotch. In short, everything’s more fun with Nana and her spunky outlook on life! Nana the Great Comes to Visit celebrates the countless ways grownups help children learn to believe in themselves—and assures children that a grandparent’s love stays with them always.

Bonus: Nana the Great Grandparent Activity Kit

Download our collection of fun activities to do with your grandkids!

Press Release

USA Today Bestselling Author Lisa Tawn Bergren Celebrates How Loving Grandparents Help Children Grow in Confidence with
the Delightful Picture Book Nana the Great Comes to Visit

This is the Long-Awaited Launch of Bergren’s New “Nana the Great” Series!


USA Today bestselling author Lisa Tawn Bergren—author of the four-million selling “God Gave Us” series—now offers the tender and spunky picture book Nana the Great Comes to Visit (a WaterBrook/Penguin Random House Hardcover; on-sale 3/22/21).
 
Filled with David Hohn’s exuberant and playful illustrations, Nana the Great Comes to Visit joyfully celebrates the ways loving grandparents help children grow in confidence.
 
Regarding the inspiration for the book, Bergren says, “My grandmother and mother were the epitome of grandmothers at their best—cheerleaders, mentors, gentle teachers, encouragers, passionate advocates, and prayer-coverers.”
 
“My loving grandmother always thought I could do anything and supported me all my life, and my mother has championed and loved my own children well, too,” she emphasized. “They both inspired me as I thought about our exuberant Nana of this series!”

It's always a good time when Nana comes for a visit!
Nana is great at building forts, playing checkers and reading bedtime stories to her grandkids.
Nana applauds dressing with flair, climbing high, and even dancing while praying.
Most of all, Nana is great at finding more fun in the everyday moments of life.
 
Parents, grandparents and other caregivers will appreciate how this fun and endearing book celebrates the countless ways grownups help children learn to believe in themselves—while assuring children of a grandparent's love.
 
Nana the Great Comes to Visit is available just in time for Easter gift-giving and makes a wonderful gift any time of year.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Lisa Tawn Bergren is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than 60 books, including Nana the Great Comes to Visit (a WaterBrook/Penguin Random House Hardcover; on-sale 3/22/21),God Gave Us Easter, Shh…Baby Jesus is Sleeping as well as her “God Gave Us” children’s series, which has sold more than four million copies. Her books have been featured in numerous media outlets including, O Magazine, USAToday.com, CNN.com and Woman’s Day. She lives in Colorado Springs her husband and three gradually moving-out children. Visit her at:
 
LisaTawnBergren.com
https://www.facebook.com/lisatawnbergren
https://www.instagram.com/lisatbergren
GodGaveUsBooks.com
  
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR:
David Hohn is an illustrator based in Portland, Oregon. His previous books include God Gave Us the Bible, God Gave Us Thankful Hearts, and God Gave Us Christmas, as well as Just Like Beverly: A Biography of Beverly Cleary. For more information, visit www.davidhohn.com.

On-Sale: March 22, 2022
Juvenile Fiction-Religious/Family
Age Range: 3-7 years Grade Level: Preschool-2
ISBN 9780593232880 ● Hardcover ● 40 Pages ● 8.5 x 8.5 ● $12.99 US / $17.99 CAN
eBook ISBN 978059323 ● eBook $7.99 US / $10.99 CAN

Contact Publicist

Brett Benson