The synopsis and the adorable illustrations made me think this might be a pretty tame story (and overall it certainly is!) but if you have sensitive children do be aware that a few of the main characters have lost family members in tragic circumstances (in the past, and off page) and and that the wolves are the "bad guys" here (again!? sigh.
You see, the story follows mostly the small creatures of the forest and, as such, many either live in fear of the carnivores or have already had frightening encounters with them. Dare I say, cuddly? Yet, it has some bite. This delightfully enticing story of friendship, courage and community, sweetly illustrated by Stephanie Graegin, kicks off a new chapter-book series by the author of the Magical Animal Adoption Agency books.A darling little story! Charming. Because this hotel is more than a warm shelter for the night.
Danger lurks nearby, and as it approaches, Mona has to use all her wits to protect the place she’s come to love. But it’s not all acorn soufflé and soft, moss-lined beds. As it turns out, Mona is precisely the maid they need at the grandest hotel in Fernwood Forest, where animals come from far and wide for safety, luxury and comfort. When Mona the mouse stumbles across the wondrous world of the Heartwood Hotel in the middle of a storm, she desperately hopes the staff will let her stay. “If there’s one thing Vancouver author Kallie George knows, it’s how to create a tale full of whimsy.” - Quill & Quireĭownton Abbey meets The Tale of Peter Rabbit in this heartwarming chapter book about a mouse discovering where she belongs. With stories that highlight the power of friendship, Heartwood Hotel is sure to leave readers eager to visit again.” -Ashley Spires, author and illustrator of The Most Magnificent Thing “Charming and imaginative, and full of endearing characters who excel at kindness as only animals can.
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