*A 2015 Caldecott Honor Book* Huffington Post Best Picture Book about Family An NYPL 100 Books for Reading and Sharing A 100 Scope Notes Top 20 Book of 2014 * "[Nana in the City] deserves a place on the shelf of classic New York City picture books." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Castillo's soft, warmly colored art expresses the child's changing feelings about the city while also depicting the characters' close bond." --Kirkus "A fine example of how firsthand experience can overcome initial fear." --School Library Journal "A rewarding picture book with a vibrant setting." --Booklist "The accessible story arc outlines worthwhile messages about openness to new experiences and changing one's persepctive, all couched in the security of spending time with a loved one." --Horn Book Magazine.