{"product_id":"julia-child-isbn-9780735264014","title":"Julia, Child","description":"\u003cb\u003eA 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     Julia and Simca are two young friends who agree that you can never use too much butter -- and that it is best to be a child forever. Sharing a love of cooking and having no wish to turn into big, busy people who worry too much and dawdle too little, they decide to create a feast for growing and staying young. 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, \u003ci\u003eJulia, Child\u003c\/i\u003e is a fictional tale loosely inspired by the life and spirit of the very real Julia Child -- a story that should be taken with a grain of salt and a generous pat of butter.\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eParents Canada\u003c\/i\u003e Favorite Children’s Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003ci\u003eJulia, Child\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eJulia, Child\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\" —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNational Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Maclear works in a genre that I believe she has invented: the fictional childhood anecdote of a famous person.\" —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuill \u0026amp; Quire\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"... 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.\" —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"If the combination of Canadian gems Julie Morstad and Kyo Maclear doesn't fill your heart with joy I don't know what will.\" —\u003cb\u003eVikki VanSickle, author of \u003ci\u003eIf I Had a Gryphon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"When it comes to picture books that both entertain and educate, \u003ci\u003eJulia, Child\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\" —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCanadian Cookbooks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\" —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWest of the City\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"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.\" —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e49th Shelf\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eKYO MACLEAR\u003c\/b\u003e is a critically acclaimed, award-winning author for big people and little people. Her most recent picture books for children include \u003ci\u003eYak and Dove\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Liszts\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wish Tree\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Good Little Book\u003c\/i\u003e (which was shortlisted for the Governor General's Award) and \u003ci\u003eJulia, Child\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eThe Letter Opener\u003c\/i\u003e, 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, \u003ci\u003eStray Love\u003c\/i\u003e, appeared on several notable \"Best of 2012\" lists. Kyo's newest book for adults, \u003ci\u003eBirds Art Life: A Field Guide to the Small and Significant\u003c\/i\u003e, published in January 2017. She lives in Toronto with singer and composer David Wall and their two children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJULIE MORSTAD\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, illustrator and artist living in Vancouver, BC. Her book \u003ci\u003eHow To\u003c\/i\u003e marked her authorial debut, and received starred reviews in \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eQuill \u0026amp; Quire\u003c\/i\u003e, was a Governor General's Award nominee, and won the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award. She is also the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eWhen You Were Small\u003c\/i\u003e, recipient of the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award; \u003ci\u003eWhen I Was Small\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the Christie Harris Illustrated Children's Literature Prize; \u003ci\u003eSwan: The Life and Dance of Anna Pavlova\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eToday\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eWhen Green Becomes Tomatoes\u003c\/i\u003e, which has recieved numerous starred reviews.","brand":"Tundra Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305342390501,"sku":"NP9780735264014","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780735264014.jpg?v=1767730524","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/julia-child-isbn-9780735264014","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}