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Nana
Nana's Getting Married
Life with Nana is she always has time to bake fresh chocolate chip cookies, tell wonderful bedtime stories, and knit cozy mittens and socks and turtleneck sweaters. Perfect, that is, until she meets Bob. All of a sudden, Nana’s too busy for baking and storytelling and knitting. She’s spending her time talking on the phone, giggling, taking long bubble baths, singing love songs, and putting on makeup! What can one aggrieved little boy do to get back Nana – just the way she was?
Complemented by the playful, quirky, chalk-pastel art of Georgia Graham, Nana’s Getting Married will ring a familiar bell with every child who has had to share the attention of a beloved adult. What’s more, it demonstrates hilariously that love has nothing to do with age.
Complemented by the playful, quirky, chalk-pastel art of Georgia Graham, Nana’s Getting Married will ring a familiar bell with every child who has had to share the attention of a beloved adult. What’s more, it demonstrates hilariously that love has nothing to do with age.
- GenresPicture Books
32 pages, Hardcover
First published February 9, 2010
About the author
Heather Hartt-Sussman
9 books11 followersHEATHER HARTT-SUSSMAN, born in Montreal, graduated from Brandeis University and attended the Sorbonne. She has been a copywriter for BCP in Montreal, a reporter for the Hollywood Reporter, editor-in-chief of international news for TV Guide in French Canada, columnist of the popular “Heather Hartt in Hollywood,” and host of E! Entertainment Television’s The Gossip Show. Nana’s Getting Married is her first book. Heather Hartt-Sussman lives in Toronto with her husband, sons Scotty and Jack, and the family dog.
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August 30, 2018
Genre: Realistic Fiction- the events in the story could happen but the characters in the story are not real.
Grades: K-1 would be a perfect read aloud and 2nd-3rd perfect independent read.
This book is about a boy who does not want his grandmother to get married. He is upset that she is no longer the same person that he used to know and he blames her boyfriend for these changes. The boy tries to stop his nana from falling in love any way that he can. However, he soon realizes that his nana is truly in love and that her boyfriend might not be so bad after all.
I would say that the unique feature of this book was the storyline. Not many stories cover this issue of a grandparent getting remarried. In addition, the illustrations were truly unique. The characters in the story look realistic in such a cartoony that it immediately grabbed my attention from the other books on the shelf.
Grades: K-1 would be a perfect read aloud and 2nd-3rd perfect independent read.
This book is about a boy who does not want his grandmother to get married. He is upset that she is no longer the same person that he used to know and he blames her boyfriend for these changes. The boy tries to stop his nana from falling in love any way that he can. However, he soon realizes that his nana is truly in love and that her boyfriend might not be so bad after all.
I would say that the unique feature of this book was the storyline. Not many stories cover this issue of a grandparent getting remarried. In addition, the illustrations were truly unique. The characters in the story look realistic in such a cartoony that it immediately grabbed my attention from the other books on the shelf.
January 8, 2023
This book was wonderfully done. It is the story of a young boy who likes things they way they are. Nana lives with them and he has her all to himself. She makes him cookies and lets him eat the dough; she knits him socks, and mittens and sweaters and spends a lot of time with him. Then Nana meets Bob, and they start dating. And her grandson DOES NOT APPROVE. He does everything he can to interfere with the relationship. Then Nana sits him down and explains that she loves Bob and Bob loves her and together they are happy. So Nana is getting married and he realizes he will have to share her forever. This is a great story with wonderful illustrations. It is a first book by Heather Hartt-Sussman, and she has done a great job on it.
November 10, 2023
A young boy enjoys having his nana live with him and his parents, but when his nana meets Bob things change. The boy tries to persuade Bob not to date his nana, to no avail. This is such a fun story and probably one that many can relate to in their own lives. The illustrations are fabulous.
February 12, 2019
Super cute story but way too many words for storytime. I love the message though, and it would be a good lap read aloud.
April 14, 2016
Nana’s Getting Married (2010) Written by Heather Hartt- Sussman and Illustrated by Georgia Graham
This picture book tells the story of Nana, the best grandmother in the world, and her grandson. Her grandson, used to having all of Nana’s attention, repeatedly says that he does not approve of her new boyfriend. He is angry that Nana is doing stuff that she never did before: going out on dates and spending more time with Bob, her boyfriend. Nana, aware that her grandson is feeling left out, assures him that he will always be number one. He eventually realizes that Bob is especially kind to his Nana and makes her happy, which also makes him happy, causing him to change his mind about Bob.
• The illustrations in this picture book are very cartoon-like. Nana’s character is extremely silly. It is hilarious to see Nana dressed in all of her different outfits: walking clothes, her wedding gown, and more. She is drawn almost like a bobble-head, giving her that cartoon-like appearance. Nana always has a smile on her face, indicating the happiness that she feels when she is around Bob and the enjoyment she gets from spending time with her grandson. Not only Nana, but all of the characters give off an animated feel.
• On each page, certain sentences are much larger text in comparison to the other ones. This captures readers’ attention. The grandson’s conclusions at the end of each page are blown up, making the audience notice his reactions to Nana doing things like daydreaming about Bob all day and leaving him alone with a sitter to go on a double date. Nana’s grandson’s responses are the last words on each page, so this sticks in readers minds the most. It is endearing to read all of the grandson’s comments because this makes his final acceptance of Bob at the end that much more significant.
• All of the pictures have a white background with the exception of the second to last one. This picture is of Nana walking down the isle. She looks completely content, walking down the isle to Bob. This vision makes her grandson say, “I think Nana looks beautiful.” It is this realization of how happy his Nana is that makes her grandson decide that he has been mistaken. He loves his Nana and only wants her to be happy.
I felt very connected to this realistic fiction book because because I have a very close relationship with my grandma. As a child, I could imagine feeling the same way as her grandson if my grandma were to spend less time with me. I think that this is a very endearing book and would be ideal for a grandmother to read to her grandchild.
This picture book tells the story of Nana, the best grandmother in the world, and her grandson. Her grandson, used to having all of Nana’s attention, repeatedly says that he does not approve of her new boyfriend. He is angry that Nana is doing stuff that she never did before: going out on dates and spending more time with Bob, her boyfriend. Nana, aware that her grandson is feeling left out, assures him that he will always be number one. He eventually realizes that Bob is especially kind to his Nana and makes her happy, which also makes him happy, causing him to change his mind about Bob.
• The illustrations in this picture book are very cartoon-like. Nana’s character is extremely silly. It is hilarious to see Nana dressed in all of her different outfits: walking clothes, her wedding gown, and more. She is drawn almost like a bobble-head, giving her that cartoon-like appearance. Nana always has a smile on her face, indicating the happiness that she feels when she is around Bob and the enjoyment she gets from spending time with her grandson. Not only Nana, but all of the characters give off an animated feel.
• On each page, certain sentences are much larger text in comparison to the other ones. This captures readers’ attention. The grandson’s conclusions at the end of each page are blown up, making the audience notice his reactions to Nana doing things like daydreaming about Bob all day and leaving him alone with a sitter to go on a double date. Nana’s grandson’s responses are the last words on each page, so this sticks in readers minds the most. It is endearing to read all of the grandson’s comments because this makes his final acceptance of Bob at the end that much more significant.
• All of the pictures have a white background with the exception of the second to last one. This picture is of Nana walking down the isle. She looks completely content, walking down the isle to Bob. This vision makes her grandson say, “I think Nana looks beautiful.” It is this realization of how happy his Nana is that makes her grandson decide that he has been mistaken. He loves his Nana and only wants her to be happy.
I felt very connected to this realistic fiction book because because I have a very close relationship with my grandma. As a child, I could imagine feeling the same way as her grandson if my grandma were to spend less time with me. I think that this is a very endearing book and would be ideal for a grandmother to read to her grandchild.
June 12, 2012
A young boy struggles with accepting a change in his family. His Nana is dating Bob, dressing differently, singing love songs, getting her nails done, and spending less time with him. When the boy learns his Nana will marry Bob, he does not approve. Will he learn to accept his new Nana and Bob?
The text is a bit heavy for a picture book and the boy's "voice" is not unique but children experiencing a similar situation will be able to relate the mixed feelings of the main character and perhaps they will learn to accept the change as well. Illustrations are cartoon like but the faces and facial expressions are a tad bit creepy to me.
The text is a bit heavy for a picture book and the boy's "voice" is not unique but children experiencing a similar situation will be able to relate the mixed feelings of the main character and perhaps they will learn to accept the change as well. Illustrations are cartoon like but the faces and facial expressions are a tad bit creepy to me.
December 9, 2010
It wouldn't be fair to review my own book. However, i did want to thank readers, young and old, who have contacted me or posed a meaningful question during a reading. Whether it's a grandma you feel your losing, or a parent, the sense of betrayal seems to be universal to the child in all of us.
Heather Hartt-Sussman
Heather Hartt-Sussman
March 5, 2010
The little boy in this book is about to lose his grandmother... to BOB, her new beau. Nana used to wear sweats and make cookies and stay home, but now Nana gets pedicures and goes dancing. Can he come to terms with Bob before the (gasp!) wedding?
June 12, 2010
I thought this book was absolutely adorable. The little boy is so worried about someone taking his dear grandmother away that he does not realize that he will be gaining a new family member, not losing one. I think small children would be able to learn one of life's little lessons from this book.
June 14, 2010
My 7 year old daughter sat down and read this book to me and she loved it. While she's not faced with the situation of having a Nana getting married, she could still enjoy the story. The illustrations also kept her interest.
Loved it!
Loved it!
March 19, 2011
Read this to a room full of students of all ages (K to gr. 6) during I Love to Read Week. They gave it a thumbs-up. They even joined in with the "I for one do not approve!" and "Gross," I say. parts which was really cute.
January 16, 2012
What happens when the grandchild is no longer the number one love of grandma's life? An adorable look at a hip grandma, a possessive child, and how expansion of families doesn't always mean a new baby.
June 1, 2012
Audience: This book is appropriate for prek through 3rd grade because of its clear illustrations and appropriate behavior modeling.
Appeal: This is an appealing book because it shows changes in families and expresses how children can feel.
Award List: None
Appeal: This is an appealing book because it shows changes in families and expresses how children can feel.
Award List: None
July 20, 2010
a little boy's grandmother is getting remarried, adjusting to a new family member, illustrative style very expressive but faces are a touch scary, I espeically love the outfits grandma wears
August 31, 2013
This is such a sweet, cute story! I laughed and "Awwd" at all the right places :)
June 3, 2016
A darling book about accepting the inevitable changes in life... and finding the perks as well!
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