Nana's Summer Surprise
  • Published: 15 April 2013
  • ISBN: 9781770493247
  • Imprint: Tundra Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $38.00

Nana's Summer Surprise

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15 Apr 2013
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In this third book of related titles, our hero must face one more hurdle in accepting his nana's new "family." Nana's new husband, Bob, has a grandaughter named Hortense. They were friends last summer - but over the winter she's changed and the tentative friendship they shared seems a thing of the past. In this charming picture book about growing up, there is also a message about getting along and finding common ground, even when it's not at all obvious that that common ground will exist!

In this third book of related titles, our protagonist must face one more hurdle in accepting his Nana's new "family." Nana's new husband Bob has a grandaughter named Hortense. They were friends last summer - but over the winter she's changed and the tentative friendship they shared seems a thing of the past.

At the cottage again for a summer holiday, the protagonist is horrified to discover that Hortense is no longer likely to enjoy climbling trees and running around. She's grown tall, wears skirts, and pins pictures of rock stars on her wall. Nana has deemed it "inappropriate" for them to share a room. All seems lost, until the two manage to find something to work towards together: a surprise birthday party for Nana.

This charming picture book holds a valuable lesson about getting along by finding common ground.
  • Published: 15 April 2013
  • ISBN: 9781770493247
  • Imprint: Tundra Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $38.00
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Praise for Nana's Summer Surprise

Praise for Nana's Getting Married:
"...brassy chalk-pastel illustrations feature caricatures with comedic particulars...this message about open-mindedness and acceptance hits its mark."
- Publishers Weekly

"...such a refreshing, contemporary take on an issue that lots of children have to learn to deal with: sharing the attention of an adult they love. And you don't have to be a kid to appreciate Georgia Graham's fun illustrations."
- Canadian Living