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The Funny Adventures of Little Nani
by
Cinta García de la Rosa (Goodreads Author)
Little Nani is a little girl who likes helping people. However, when she helps people the results can be a bit unexpected. Why is that? Little Nani is a witch! Or at least she wants to be a witch. With her magic wand, she will try to cast different spells to help her friends, but she won't be successful all the time.
Follow Little Nani in her funny adventures and meet her...more
Follow Little Nani in her funny adventures and meet her...more
Paperback, 138 pages
Published
August 2012
by Createspace
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I thoroughly enjoyed this children's book. I was hooked and was keen to read on and explore this fabulous world that the author has created; it's a wonderfully creative and original book. The characters are lovable and the little stories are very entertaining. It is perfectly crafted for children. Every so often the author invites the child who is reading the book to draw what they imagine certain characters or events look like. This is a great way to involve children and keep them interested as...more
Author Cinta Garcia has written one of the most charming, exciting books you will find. Her ability to create characters is incredible. You will love Little Nani, you will laugh with the caffeine addicted zombie, you may even cry for the double-faced boy. But, you will find funny, sweet adventures in all of them with wonderful lessons such as environmentalism and being kind to one another. The illustrations by Almudena Romero are breathtaking as well. This is a triumph of writing you will foreve...more
*Review of an ARC of the upcoming release “The Funny Adventures of Little Nani”
Little Nani, Little Nani, Little Nani…what is there to say about you? There’s a lot to say about you Little Nani. You’re a very cute, very funny, mischievous, but you have a great big heart. This goes for your book as well.
The Funny Adventures of Little Nani is a refreshing change from my normal reads. It’s not that I don’t read children’s books. It’s more that I don’t read them often enough. Also, I don’t run across...more
Little Nani, Little Nani, Little Nani…what is there to say about you? There’s a lot to say about you Little Nani. You’re a very cute, very funny, mischievous, but you have a great big heart. This goes for your book as well.
The Funny Adventures of Little Nani is a refreshing change from my normal reads. It’s not that I don’t read children’s books. It’s more that I don’t read them often enough. Also, I don’t run across...more
The Funny Adventures of Little Nani by Cinta Garcia De La Rosa is a fun, charming collection of short stories. I enjoyed reading about all the mischief that Little Nani got herself into. What with the help of her friends, Skinny Nikki, Big Billy, and horse.
I do have to agree that I found Skinny Nikki and Big Billy better as ostriches then boys. Yes, the mischief I was talking about with Little Nani involves her and her magic wand. You see, Little Nani is a witch in training. Only Little Nani do...more
I do have to agree that I found Skinny Nikki and Big Billy better as ostriches then boys. Yes, the mischief I was talking about with Little Nani involves her and her magic wand. You see, Little Nani is a witch in training. Only Little Nani do...more
Jan 01, 2013
Anne-Marie Klein
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Children with wide imaginations!
Shelves:
children-books
The Funny Adventures of Little Nani is a charming collection of short stories for children. I really like the quirkiness of Little Nani's world, and how she views the world in her own inimitable manner. She uses her mishaps with magic to teach her young readers a lesson as she entertains them with vivid scenes of mayhem. The illustrations are quite beautifully done, and I loved the interactive nature of the book: the author frequently engages her young readers by asking them to draw the scene th...more
Cinta Garcia de la Rosa remembers what it means to be a child. Her book, The Funny Adventures of Little Nani, proves this not only through entertaining and hilariously preposterous stories, but by engaging children in the creative process of her book.
Little Nani is a young girl with an irresistible and irrepressible positive outlook on everything that happens. She derives infectious joy from helping other people — or at least, trying to help.
At some point just before the action of the book begi...more
Little Nani is a young girl with an irresistible and irrepressible positive outlook on everything that happens. She derives infectious joy from helping other people — or at least, trying to help.
At some point just before the action of the book begi...more
This book has not been published just yet, but I received a ARC from the author of this children's book. This story takes you through a whimsical journey of a little girl named Nani. She has magical powers by use of a magic wand that she took an online course on how to use it. This book sucks you into the story of a very magical, happy, funny, silly, charming, sometimes naughty, but naive little girl's adventures. She uses her magic wand to help her along her fairy tale journeys. Sometimes Nani...more
I was given an arc copy of this magical book by the author to read. I can honestly say this is a book all children will love and even the adults will be transported back to a time when they were children. I read this magical book to my 3 year old princess and she did not want it to end. She loved Little Nani and her favourite character was thunder... This book is beautifully written and I see children all over the world reading this eloquent children's book. If you have children I urge you to bu...more
I was asked to read an ARC of this book as I know the author and have always believed her to be an outstanding writer. I must admit, being a children's book did give me trepidation (I'm 47)!
The amazing thing about these stories is that they pulled me in. The way Ms. Garcia writes is so eloquent and so perfectly suited to mesmerize that it honestly took me back to when I was a child and to those memories of my parents reading to me and of me learning to read as well. All I kept thinking, over and...more
The amazing thing about these stories is that they pulled me in. The way Ms. Garcia writes is so eloquent and so perfectly suited to mesmerize that it honestly took me back to when I was a child and to those memories of my parents reading to me and of me learning to read as well. All I kept thinking, over and...more
Nota: review en español abajo
English review:
"The Funny Adventures of Little Nani" is a piece of children literature filled with magic. The adventures of the main character are both simple and delightful. They have got sense of humour and sweetness, but also children’s naughtiness. I like that even when they are separated stories, there is a junction between them. I cannot say there is a proper leitmotiv but the presence of Little Nani, although there is always cohesion among the tales, so that t...more
English review:
"The Funny Adventures of Little Nani" is a piece of children literature filled with magic. The adventures of the main character are both simple and delightful. They have got sense of humour and sweetness, but also children’s naughtiness. I like that even when they are separated stories, there is a junction between them. I cannot say there is a proper leitmotiv but the presence of Little Nani, although there is always cohesion among the tales, so that t...more
I have had the pleasure of speaking with the Author and can say that she is just as darling as her character Little Nani! Such an adorable book with creative characters and a unique way to interact with young readers! I love Little Nani and each of her adventures and how the Author infuses parts where the readers can draw their own version of what they are reading! My favorite was "Little Nani and the Caffeine-Addicted Zombie." I'm a huge zombie fan so I enjoyed that one the most.
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**Thank you Cinta and Goodreads first-reads for the free ARC!**
Little Nani is an enjoyable, positive, childhood heroine. She has great intensions, that don't always lead to the best results. Her friends are an unlikely crew but she loves them all.
I read this book on my own and then to my little sisters, ages 5 and 9. They loved the story and giggled a lot. There were parts in the book that just didn't make sense to me, but they laughed their heads off.
I really didn't like the fact that Nani did...more
Little Nani is an enjoyable, positive, childhood heroine. She has great intensions, that don't always lead to the best results. Her friends are an unlikely crew but she loves them all.
I read this book on my own and then to my little sisters, ages 5 and 9. They loved the story and giggled a lot. There were parts in the book that just didn't make sense to me, but they laughed their heads off.
I really didn't like the fact that Nani did...more
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I started this review for Little Nani by skimming over each story just to make sure I had my T's crossed and I's dotted so to speak, but what I ended up doing was re-reading every one of them. Ms. Garcia de la Rosa's writing has a way of completely engrossing the reader regardless whether the reader is a child or an adult.
That is the biggest compliment any writer can receive, that their story is captivating and Little Nani is utterly so. From the first "Clop, clop, clop" it pulls you into Nani's...more
That is the biggest compliment any writer can receive, that their story is captivating and Little Nani is utterly so. From the first "Clop, clop, clop" it pulls you into Nani's...more
As a person who has spent the past 13 years working with children, I've probably read more children's books than adult books even if I do not normally review them, but Little Nani is adorable!
Nani takes her wand and her not-so-polished magical skills on several adventures throughout the book. Even though it's written for children, if you're like me and still love to read children's books at the age of... :-D you'll still love Little Nani. I mean she meets a caffeine addicted Zombie! Get your co...more
Nani takes her wand and her not-so-polished magical skills on several adventures throughout the book. Even though it's written for children, if you're like me and still love to read children's books at the age of... :-D you'll still love Little Nani. I mean she meets a caffeine addicted Zombie! Get your co...more
"Dear Little Nani,
I read your adventures and I believe you're a very good witch! Please would you come here and bring your magic wand? There are some spells I really need you to cast.
People here are quite friendly and I believe you'll find lots of new friends.
LOL
Irene
P.S.: I really like Jane Austen and novels in general, so I believe Horse and I will get on very well."
Do you think this is just a children book? You're wrong.
This collection of short stories, all about Little Nani and her magic wa...more
I read your adventures and I believe you're a very good witch! Please would you come here and bring your magic wand? There are some spells I really need you to cast.
People here are quite friendly and I believe you'll find lots of new friends.
LOL
Irene
P.S.: I really like Jane Austen and novels in general, so I believe Horse and I will get on very well."
Do you think this is just a children book? You're wrong.
This collection of short stories, all about Little Nani and her magic wa...more
The Funny Adventures of Little Nani - Cinta Garcia de la Rosa
I really enjoyed this collection of unique tales that I think children would love for their adventure and humnour.
Reading them as an adult I found that there was a layer of storytelling that I personally found interesting and funny. Interactions between the characters reminded me of conversations I might have with my husband or friends and that added to the enjoyment of this book. Definitely one that the kids will enjoy and the adults...more
I really enjoyed this collection of unique tales that I think children would love for their adventure and humnour.
Reading them as an adult I found that there was a layer of storytelling that I personally found interesting and funny. Interactions between the characters reminded me of conversations I might have with my husband or friends and that added to the enjoyment of this book. Definitely one that the kids will enjoy and the adults...more
When I first saw the adorable illustrations on the book trailer, I knew I had to buy this book. Now that I've read it, I wish it had been written when I was Little Nani's age (eight) because I would have loved her zany friends and crazy adventures. They are fun and imaginative on the same level as stories by Dr. Seuss or Lewis Carroll. I also would have loved adding my drawings to the stories in the spaces provided. I can't wait to give this book to the eight-year-olds in my life.
The story of Little Nani and her assortment of unusual friends is a collection of life’s lessons they learn from each other. The author readily engages the reader to the point of visualizing the magical spells taking place through her descriptive prose. The illustrations were an excellent portrayal and reminiscent of Paul Meyerheim’s in the 1891 German edition of Kinder‐ und Hausmärchen of which I have a copy.
One of the clever aspects of this little book is the area the author provides to promot...more
One of the clever aspects of this little book is the area the author provides to promot...more
Nov 20, 2012
Kim
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommended to Kim by:
http://cintascorner.weebly.com/4/post/2012/09/my-book-is-finally-released.html
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done-reading
I enjoyed Reading about Little Nani with all her hilarious characters. I like that the book is interactive. She's tries so hard to perfect her spells with her little wand. She took online classes but just can't seem to get them right. She has a feisty attitude , but tries to help everyone as only Little Nani can. She teaches lessons on how to be nice to every creature or person she comes across. The characters and their costumes are clearly visible with all her beautiful illustrations. Come alon...more
Little Nani is a girl with a sassy attitude and a magic wand. Unfortunately, Little Nani has not passed her online course in witchcraft! Havoc ensues as she turns children into ostriches, creates flying muffins and gets up to all sorts of adventures. The characters are lots of fun. There is Horse (who loves to read), a Ghostly Bookworm, a zombie, a robot and many more.
This author thinks outside the box and the characters she creates are uniquely endearing. Children will love this book of short...more
This author thinks outside the box and the characters she creates are uniquely endearing. Children will love this book of short...more
Nani is a little girl who aspires to be a witch and help people, although her results fall short of what she intends, or do they? Find out why turtles are so slow, how ostriches stay warm in the snow and what stories horses like to read. A fabulous book for all children and for those adults that want to be transported back to their childhood and the magic that happened there...for myself, I collect children's books and this is a lovely addition....
exciting books you will find. Her ability to create characters is incredible. You will love Little Nani, you will laugh with the caffeine addicted zombie, you may even cry for the double-faced boy. But, you will find funny, sweet adventures in all of them with wonderful lessons such as environmentalism and being kind to one another. The illustrations by Almudena Romero are breathtaking as well. This is a triumph of writing you will forever regret missing. You might compare it the Wizard of Oz, b...more
I thoroughly enjoyed reading these stories about Little Nani and am looking forward to when my grandson is old enough to read it as I think he will love it, and thought the sections where you can draw our own pictures to go with the stories were a brilliant touch as the child can really get involved in the stories
I loved this book :) I found myself a little worried that it would not keep my attention as it is a book aimed at children, but the adventures that Little Nani has are funny (as the title says) and very entertaining. Each story has a little message in it and there are some amazing characters in the book too. I can't wait till I have children so I can read it with them :) and hurry up Ms. Garcia, we need to find out what Little Nani gets up to next! :D
Like my review title says, I want a flying chocolate muffin!
This book has several imaginative stories featuring a mischievous witch with adorable modern touches and beautiful illustrations.
My favorite was Little Nani Meets Thunder :)
This book has several imaginative stories featuring a mischievous witch with adorable modern touches and beautiful illustrations.
My favorite was Little Nani Meets Thunder :)
May 05, 2013
M.G. King
marked it as to-read
May 04, 2013
Jelena
marked it as to-read
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Cinta Garcia de la Rosa is a Spanish writer who has loved the written word since she discovered she was able to read books at age 5. Since then, she has become a bookworm and reads around 100 books every year. She also writes, every day, compulsively, even in the middle of the night. You cannot control when inspiration hits you, can you? She writes in English because she is convinced that in a pre...more
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Aug 16, 2012 06:53am