About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing their first major sleepover away from home, especially if they are feeling a mix of excitement and 'goodbye' jitters. It provides a beautiful template for how a temporary separation from parents can be reframed as a special, high-energy adventure filled with tradition and one-on-one bonding. The story follows a young girl and her Nani as they turn a weekend at Grandma's house into 'Nani Camp.' Through South Asian culinary traditions, creative play, and shared stories, the book emphasizes that home can be anywhere a loved one is. It is a perfect choice for preschool and early elementary children, offering both comfort for separation anxiety and a proud celebration of South Asian cultural identity.
What Parents Should Know
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The book addresses separation anxiety in a very direct, secular, and gentle way. The resolution is hopeful and empowering, showing the child as an active participant in her own happiness rather than a passive observer waiting for her parents to return.
