Nani Camp

There's no place like Nani Camp! This playful picture book celebrates the joy, wonder, and fun of spending the night at a grandparent's house.

When Padma's parents go away for the weekend on a babymoon (whatever that is), Padma goes away too--to Nani Camp!

Nani Camp may look suspiciously like Nani's house, but it's a lot more fun than staying home. From scavenger hunts to arts-and-crafts, camp is packed with activities, but things don't always go to plan. Luckily, Padma will learn there's no problem a cup of chai and a positive attitude can't fix!

Grab your emergency slime, fill your pockets with supplies, and don't wear anything you're afraid of getting wet. Now you're ready for Nani Camp!

Author: Raakhee Mirchandani
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 05/19/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.28h x 9.33w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780316498944
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 03/30/2026
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2026
School Library Journal 05/15/2026 pg. 1

About the Author

Raakhee Mirchandani is an award-winning writer and editor. She is the author of Mama's Roti, Kamala Raised Her Hand, My Diwali Light, Hair Twins, Journey to the Stars: Kalpana Chawla, She Persisted: Kalpana Chawla, and Super Satya Saves the Day. When she isn't writing, Raakhee is either drinking coffee, organizing her bookshelves or reading books while drinking coffee. She lives in Hoboken, New Jersey, with her husband and daughter. She invites you to follow her on Instagram @RaakstarWrites or visit her online at raakstarwrites.com.

Holly Hatam is the author-illustrator of Unicorns Are Real! and the illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Dear Girl and Dear Boy as well as Hair Twins, Made by Maxine, and Jack (Not Jackie). She loves tree hugging, book sniffing, tea drinking, music, animations, and most important, unicorns. She invites you to be transported to her magical world by visiting hollyhatam.com