A charming, whimsically illustrated picture book about joie de vivre, told from the perspective of a child named Julia who loves to cook. Sure to be savored by readers of all ages.
KYO MACLEARis a critically acclaimed, award-winning author for big
people and little people. Her most recent picture books for
children includeYak and Dove,The Liszts,The Wish Tree,The Good
Little Book(which was shortlisted for the Governor General's Award)
andJulia, Child.The Letter Opener, her first novel for adults, won
the K.M. Hunter Artists Award and was shortlisted for the Amazon.ca
Books in Canada First Novel Award. Her follow-up novel,Stray Love,
appeared on several notable "Best of 2012" lists. Kyo's newest book
for adults,Birds Art Life- A Field Guide to the Small and
Significant, published in January 2017. She lives in Toronto with
singer and composer David Wall and their two children.
JULIE MORSTADis an author, illustrator and artist living in
Vancouver, BC. Her bookHow Tomarked her authorial debut, and
received starred reviews inKirkus,School Library JournalandQuill &
Quire, was a Governor General's Award nominee, and won the Marilyn
Baillie Picture Book Award. She is also the illustrator ofWhen You
Were Small, recipient of the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book
Award;When I Was Small, winner of the Christie Harris Illustrated
Children's Literature Prize;Swan- The Life and Dance of Anna
Pavlova;Today; andWhen Green Becomes Tomatoes, which has recieved
numerous starred reviews.
A Parents Canada Favorite Children’s Book
PRAISE FOR Julia, Child:
"Julia, Child is not only a book about the joy of cooking, but the
wonder of childhood, and, like the best cooking, is meant to be
savored.... I guarantee it'll leave you hungry." —National Post
"Maclear works in a genre that I believe she has invented: the
fictional childhood anecdote of a famous person." —Quill &
Quire
"... a lighthearted ... allegory about inspiration and its gifts.
Intriguing for an adult familiar with the real Julia and perhaps
for the perceptive child who will understand that it's not about
how old you are, or about what you cook, but about what you bring
to the table." —Kirkus Reviews
"If the combination of Canadian gems Julie Morstad and Kyo Maclear
doesn't fill your heart with joy I don't know what will." —Vikki
VanSickle, author of If I Had a Gryphon
"When it comes to picture books that both entertain and educate,
Julia, Child by Kyo Maclear stands out as a true gem. This
beautifully illustrated and heartwarming story takes readers on a
delightful culinary adventure, celebrating the joy of cooking,
friendship, and the indomitable spirit of a child’s
imagination." —Canadian Cookbooks
"Toronto-based author Kyo Maclear presents a story that celebrates
the joy of eating, the art of having a good time and the importance
of never fully growing up." —West of the City
"A playful, scrumptious celebration of the joy of eating, the
importance of never completely growing up and mastering the art of
having a good time [...] a story that should be taken with a grain
of salt and a generous pat of butter." —49th Shelf
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