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Heartwood Hotel Book 2: The Greatest Gift

by (author) Kallie George

illustrated by Stephanie Graegin

Publisher
HarperCollins
Initial publish date
Jul 2017
Category
General
Recommended Age
7 to 10
Recommended Grade
2 to 5
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781443443968
    Publish Date
    Jul 2017
    List Price
    $16.99
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781443443982
    Publish Date
    Jul 2017
    List Price
    $9.99
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781443443975
    Publish Date
    Jul 2018
    List Price
    $9.99

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“Settle in a cozy chair and pass the cheese crumble! Mona’s adventures continue in this critter-crammed sequel that will pull at your heartstrings as well as your funny bone.” —Cyndi Marko, author and illustrator of the Kung Pow Chicken series

Downton Abbey meets The Tale of Peter Rabbit in the second title in this heartwarming chapter-book series

Mona has finally found a place to call home: the cozy Heartwood Hotel, where she works as a maid and sleeps snuggled up to her best friend, Tilly. Following the festive St. Slumber celebration, most of the guests have settled in to hibernate, and the staff is looking forward to a relaxing winter. But disruptions abound, from a difficult duchess to a mysterious midnight snacker. As the snow stacks higher and the food supplies shrink lower, Mona will have to gather friends both old and new to keep the peace, finding help along the way in some of the most unexpected places.
The second book in the enchanting Heartwood Hotel series, The Greatest Gift will warm your heart with its endearing characters and exquisite black-and-white illustrations.

 

About the authors

KALLIE GEORGE works as an author and editor in Vancouver, and she holds a master's in children's literature from the University of British Columbia. In addition to writing and editing, Kallie is a speaker and leads workshops for aspiring writers. She finds all eggs enchanting, even ordinary ones.

WEB: www.kalliegeorge.com

ALEXANDRA BOIGER grew up in Munich, Germany, where she studied graphic design, and then began a career in feature animation, allowing her to work for Warner Bros. UK and DreamWorks. Since transitioning to children's book illustration, she has worked on numerous popular titles, including the Tallulah series. She lives with her husband and daughter in northern California.

WEB: www.alexandraboiger.com

Kallie George's profile page

Born during a blizzard on Groundhog Day in Chicago, Illinois, Stephanie Graegin spent her childhood drawing and collecting fauna in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Houston, Texas. She received her BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland. She later attended Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, obtaining an MFA in printmaking. Stephanie now lives in Brooklyn, is still drawing, and has managed to keep her collection down to one orange cat. Find out more at www.graegin.com.

Stephanie Graegin's profile page

Editorial Reviews

“Charming and imaginative, and full of endearing characters who excel at kindness as only animals can. With stories that highlights the power of friendship, the Heartwood Hotel is sure to leave readers eager to visit again.”

Ashley Spires, author and illustrator of The Most Magnificent Thing

’Settle in a cozy chair and pass the cheese crumble! Mona’s adventures continue in this critter-crammed sequel that will pull at your heartstrings as well as your funny bone.”

Cyndi Marko, author and illustrator of the Kung Pow Chicken series

“If there’s one thing Vancouver author Kallie George knows, it’s how to create a tale full of whimsy.”

Quill & Quire

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