Nonna is an adorable Italian grandparent. She loves getting up early and talking to the chickens. She loves baking biscotti and going to the markets. She loves knitting and sewing and even the occasional bit of gossip.
But more than anything she loves her family.
Adelle Frittitta has written a heart-warming love letter to grandparents that will be cherished by many.
Inspired by her very own Nonna, Adelle celebrates togetherness and spending time doing ordinary things. Gardening, cooking and taking walks become favourite cross generational pastimes. These are simple pleasures that are often overlooked in our technology filled lives.
Children will no doubt want to talk about their own favourite family moments and traditions after hearing this story. A testament to the power and influence of a good book.
Joining the creative team once again is Adelle’s sister, graphic designer and illustrator Claudia Frittitta. Through her strong use of colour and distinctive naïve style, Claudia has added a layer of warmth and familiarity to the story that envelopes you like a hug.
She has filled the pages to the brim with details and textures, yet even when the image involves an entire family gathering nothing feels over crowded.
Her compositions are flawless, and her page of sunflowers is especially stunning. There is just something about all that yellow and pink that radiates pure joy.
My Nonna Loves is a celebration of family. It is the ideal gift for Mother’s Day, or any time you want to honour that special Nonna. It is also the perfect book to read together, so grab a cup of tea and snuggle up on the couch, for this is a book that will be devoured again and again.
Title: My Nonna Loves
Author: Adelle Frittitta
Illustrator: Claudia Frittitta
Publisher: Little Hare
Publication Date: 24 February 2026
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781761214486
For ages: 3+
Type: Picture Book
