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A Tulip in Winter Kathy Stinson

A Tulip in Winter By Kathy Stinson

A Tulip in Winter by Kathy Stinson

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A Tulip in Winter Summary

A Tulip in Winter: A Story About Maud Lewis by Kathy Stinson

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 Mauds 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, Mauds 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

Uplifting and visually compelling, Mauds story will inspire young readers to find and focus on the beauty in their worlds.


A Tulip in Winter 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 naive 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 challengethat'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 resonateand 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


About Kathy Stinson

Kathy Stinson is the author of a wide range of books for children and adults, including the classic, Red Is Best, and the TD Childrens 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 Is the By. 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.

Additional information

NGR9781771649513
9781771649513
1771649518
A Tulip in Winter: A Story About Maud Lewis by Kathy Stinson
Kathy Stinson
New
Hardback
Greystone Books,Canada
2023-04-13
44
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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