A heartfelt celebration of family, Punjabi culture and the rag doll-making tradition with a dash of superheroes!

A heartfelt celebration of family, Punjabi culture and the rag doll-making tradition with a dash of superheroes! Brought to life by debut author, Saira Shah, and vibrant illustrations with real 'POW!' from Maria Gabriela Gama.

In a bustling city, there lived a little girl called Yazmin. And in a small village far away, there lived an old lady called Nani. Yazmin was Nani's granddaughter. But the two of them had never, ever met. Yazmin is very excited to meet Nani for the first time. Until they realise getting to know each other is going to be a bit tricky - they don't speak the same language! But with the help of Yazmin's trusty superheroes and a new rag doll, Yazmin and Nani find there are ways for them to talk after all.

This touching story encapsulates the communicative power of toys and Saira's storytelling gives voice to challenges faced by many multi-generational and multi-culture families. Paired with Maria's artwork, which represents the unbreakable bond between grandparent and child regardless of distance, this book deserves a place on every bookshelf. Perfect for readers of Julian is a Mermaid, The Proudest Blue and Faruq and the Wiri Wiri.

"An uplifting story about the challenges of multi-cultural and multi-generational family relationships." - The Bookseller

"A touching tale of bridging cultures and generations." - Pen & Inc Magazine

"WONDERFUL! I marvelled at the cleverness of the design. Super Nani and Captain Yaz is so touching, warm and lovely - I cried! A real hug of a book." - Louie Stowell, author of Loki

"With vibrant and fun illustrations by Maria Gabriela Gama, this thought-provoking story blends superhero elements with Punjabi traditions, including instructions on how to make a traditional handmade rag doll. It's ideal for EYFS and KS1 classrooms." - The School Reading List

"Definitely one of my favourite picture books of 2025" - Check Em Out Books