Here Comes Hortense!

(Hardback)

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What could be more fun for a 6-year-old than having your Nana and her new husband take you to a theme park But the fun is spoiled when Nana and Bob announce that they've planned a surprise: they are going to be joined by Bob's granddaughter, Hortense. It turns out to be the worst surprise ever. Nana shares her room with Hortense instead of her disgruntled little grandson. She sings her special good-night song to Hortense. She goes on all the scary rides with Hortense. And, worst of all, Hortense has a special name for Nana.

Reviews

Hartt-Sussman's narrative touch is deft. Graham's chalk pastels, a wacky delight from start to finish, bring appropriate lift to what could be a melancholy story. Her characters are uniquely quirky yet have a streak of photographic realism. Warm and offbeat.
Kirkus Reviews

Georgia Grahams artwork is truly delightful. The drawings suit the story so well and are complemented with large bold text in many strategic places. The results are playful, quirky, colourful and action-packed artwork!
Highly Recommended, CM Magazine

In a well told story, Hartt-Sussman gently captures all the feelings of jealousy and exclusion as well as the very real love between grandparents and grandchildren (and between Bob and Nana) and brings it to a satisfying conclusion.
Canadian Childrens Book News

Grahams exaggerated chalk pastels feature a lurid carnival palette and in-your-face characterizations, providing a comedic balance to the boys pained emotional state.
Publishers Weekly

Author Bio

Heather Hartt-Sussman was born in Montreal, graduated from Brandeis University, and attended the Sorbonne. She has been a copywriter for BCP in Montreal, a reporter and an associate international editor for the Hollywood Reporter, editor-in-chief of international news for TV Guide in French Canada, where she also had a popular column, Heather Hartt in Hollywood for five years. Heather Hartt-Sussman lives in Toronto with her husband, sons Scotty and Jack, and the family dog.

Georgia Graham, born and raised in Calgary, began using artwork to entertain children in her Sunday school class. She has illustrated numerous childrens books, including Wanda and the Wild Hair, Wanda and the Frogs, and Wandas Freckles by Barbara Azore. Georgia also illustrated Nanas Getting Married, the first in the series, written by Heather Hartt-Sussman. The Lime Green Secret, which she wrote and illustrated, was published to critical acclaim. Georgia Graham lives on a tree farm in central Alberta with her husband and dog, Ginger.