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kristenremenar's review against another edition
3.0
The art was the most charming part of the book for me. The message that adults need to remember how to play and enjoy like children feels a bit off for the intended age group. I love all the yummy food references, but making the main character an actual historical figure and setting her in a fictional childhood seems like a recipe for confusion.
beths0103's review against another edition
4.0
Obviously inspired by the famous chef Julia Child, though not a biography of her life, JULIA, CHILD has a different purpose: to remind adults to view life with childlike wonder and to savor every bite.
crystal_reading's review against another edition
4.0
This is a cute reminder to have fun in life and enjoy food and friends.
maxcfb's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
thunderbolt_kid's review against another edition
Worth a read but for me, not the one for the shelves.
thereadingrainbow's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
careinthelibrary's review against another edition
3.0
Sweet as sugar. This is a story of two friends, sisters in the kitchen, who bake childhood innocence, marvel, and carefree spirit into their French recipes. This picture book ruminates on adulthood syndrome - - growing up and all the tragedy that goes with that painful process - - and how it appears to children, discovering your passion in life, having a closer-than-blood best friend, and the simple pleasures of cooking, eating, and sharing. Most importantly, Julie Morstad's illustrations are beautiful, complementary, delicate yet bold.
thewinnielife's review against another edition
The illustrations are beautiful, but I was confused by the story. I thought it was going to be a picture book biography of Julia Child, but instead it’s a story (a cute one) of two children cooking and showing adults what it means to slow down and not lose all their childlike wonder.