Julia Child's one hundreth birthday is August 15, 2012. A new book about her cat, Minette, has been published ahead of that event.
Please have a look at the video with Susanna Reich at the bottom of the post.
Please have a look at the video with Susanna Reich at the bottom of the post.Susanna Reich’s new book “Minette’s Feast: The Delicious Story of Julia Child and Her Cat” is lovely story about Minette Mimosa McWilliams Child — “a very lucky cat, perhaps the luckiest cat in all of Paris.”
Reich took the details of Minette’s life from Julia’s autobiography and letters as inspiration for the story. None of the dialogue between Julia and her husband was made up.
Along with Minette’s culinary preferences, children will also discover how Julia Child learned to cook during her years in Paris, how she was introduced to the sights and smells of a kitchen, and how she learned a few French words along the way. There is a glossary and pronunciation guide at the end of the story for the French words that are used.
Reich took the details of Minette’s life from Julia’s autobiography and letters as inspiration for the story. None of the dialogue between Julia and her husband was made up.
When Julia Child and her husband Paul lived in Paris, they adopted a cat and called her Minette. This picture book tells the story of Julia’s cooking adventures through the eyes of Minette. Minette, who was given table scraps and leftovers of food cooked by the not-yet-famous Julia Child, preferred mouse and bird.
Along with Minette’s culinary preferences, children will also discover how Julia Child learned to cook during her years in Paris, how she was introduced to the sights and smells of a kitchen, and how she learned a few French words along the way. There is a glossary and pronunciation guide at the end of the story for the French words that are used.This is a charming book and a perfect one with which to begin Julia's birthday celebration!
I loved Julia so this one looks so cute and the pictures are just perfect for a french story. Must check this one out. Thanks for sharing Nancy.
ReplyDeleteHi, Sharon. This book is adorable--very realistic and yet charming and beautifully illustrated.
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Hi Nancy, I also loved Julia Child (and Meryl Streep as Julia in the movie, Julia & Julia). This book sounds fun and informational. A good way to remember Julia Child. Thanks for showcasing Susanna's book.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Penelope. I, too, loved the film Julia. Thnks so much for your comment!
DeleteI'll bet Minette had plenty of feasting going on. It's a very cute Idea for a book, and also honors Julia. Thanks for always coming up with something new and interesting Nancy.
ReplyDeleteYes, I think Minette hit the food jackpot! She was one lucky stray who found an amazing home.
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Great post!
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