Heartwood Hotel: A True Home

When Mona the mouse comes upon the Heartwood Hotel – a hotel for small animals in the middle of the forest – she hopes they will offer her refuge from a storm and she is actually offered a job at the hotel. Mona must deal with many animals and situations and she learns to be quick and creative in her thinking and how to deal with others. This Canadian book is suited to independent reading or a read-aloud, deals with relatable issues including bullying, fear of the unknown, trying to fit in, communication, and conflict resolution, and offers opportunities for character studies, collaboration, communication, conflict resolution, problem-solving, visualization, imagining, and developing empathy.