Friday, September 7, 2012

Minette’s Feast by Susanna Reich - OPTIONAL


Reich, Susanna Minette’s Feast: The delicious story of Julia Child and her cat, illustrated by Amy Bates.  Abrams, 2012.  $17.  PICTURE BOOK.  

While Julia Child lived in Paris learning her cooking skills that would eventually catapult her to fame, her cat Minette was by her side.  In celebration of Ms. Child’s 100th birthday, Reich has captured a bit of her life from the point of view of the Child’s cat, Minette.  If you want a bounty of information about Julia Child, go with Jessie Hartland’s book, Bon Appetit!  This, however is a nice, short look at the cookbook author for younger chidren.  

EL (K-3) – OPTIONAL. Cindy, Library Teacher

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