A Tulip in Winter :A Story About Maud Lewis
A Tulip in Winter :A Story About Maud Lewis
hardback
Published:
13 April, 2023
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Description
A celebration of a beloved folk artist, and her artistic expression of joy and beauty.
Known for her vibrant and cheerful paintings of landscapes, plants, and animals, Maud Lewis’ iconic folk art is celebrated around the world. Despite her beautiful art, she spent much of her life living in poverty with rheumatoid arthritis. In this stunning picture book, author Kathy Stinson and illustrator Lauren Soloy bring Maud’s world to life: how she captured in her art what she loved most, while navigating the mobility issues caused by her condition. From bright paintings of the sea and countryside, to the flowers and birds she painted on the walls of the small house she shared with her husband, Maud’s work continues to delight and inspire viewers young and old.
A Tulip in Winter features:
- Backmatter about Maud Lewis’ life and legacy
- Notes from the author and illustrator about how Maud has impacted their lives
Prizes
Winner of CCBC Choices 2024 2024 (United States),Short-listed for Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award 2024 (Canada),Short-listed for Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Awards 2024 (Canada)
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781771649513 |
| ISBN10 | 1771649518 |
| Number Of Pages | 44 |
| Item Weight | 1000 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | Greystone Books,Canada |
| Format | hardback |
Media Reviews
"An inspiring picture book aimed at ages four to eight, but with a message for all ages."
—Montreal Gazette
"It's eminently challenging to distill an entire life into a picture book. . . Soloy's illustrations rise to the occasion, emulating the naïve style and cheery palette of Lewis' art, while highlighting key moments in Stinson's tight narrative. . . In a word: beautiful."
—Kirkus STARRED Review
"Anyone who's faced a challenge—that's everyone!—will appreciate Maud's tenacity and Soloy's lively art that bursts with color. . . A great choice for biography and art shelves."
—Booklist
"A touching and uplifting tribute, this book emphasizes the importance of finding beauty in the everyday and persevering through life's challenges."
—Horn Book
Praise for The Man with the Violin, by Kathy Stinson and illustrated by Dusan Petricic
"Imaginatively illustrated and beautifully written, this offbeat ode to the power of music is a winner."
—STARRED Kirkus Reviews
"The art bursts forth, creating a stunning visual expression of Stinson's text."
—STARRED Review, Quill & Quire
Praise for the I's the B'y by Lauren Soloy
"Clap your hands and dance along to a traditional Newfoundland folk melody... an inviting version of a Canadian song that will resonate—and reverberate."
—Kirkus Reviews
"An exuberant book that captures and celebrates the character and culture of Newfoundland and is sure to get you and the little ones tapping your feet."
—Hakai Magazine
Author's Bio
Kathy Stinson is the author of a wide range of books for children and adults, including the classic, Red Is Best, and the TD Children’s award-winning picture book The Man with the Violin.
Lauren Soloy is an author and illustrator whose books include When Emily was Small, Etty Darwin and the Four Pebble Problem, and I’s the B’y. She lives in a 140-year-old house in the wilds of Nova Scotia with her librarian husband, two curious children, an ever-expanding collection of books, two beehives, and one cat.