From the pen of world-reknowned poet, author, and Nana, JaneYolen, come 19 poems about grandmothers from around the world.

This sweet collection features Nanas who dream and thosethat sing crying babies to sleep; Nanas who hold hands crossing the street andsome that learn Hopscotch; Nanas who color with you and some that go to Zoos;and other Nanas spending precious time with their precious little ones.

From Spanish to Japanese, Swahilli to Yiddish, Scottish to Vietnamese,one thing is clear - No matter what language you say it in..."Grandma" means "Love."

Excerpt

When Nana Jane Sleeps

Sometimes she snores.

Sometimes she whistles.

Sometimes she is so quiet,

I tiptoe into her room

to make sure she is all right.

She always is.