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A review by shawn_brommer
Gertrude Is Gertrude Is Gertrude Is Gertrude by Jonah Winter
4.0
Jonah Winter captures Stein's style, humor and wit in this picture book biography; it's as if he was a child growing up in Gertrude and Alice's home, hearing the rhythms of their words and ways. The book begs to be read - sung - aloud.
Calef Brown's clever illustrations and the brilliant design playfully explore poetic themes and the lives of these creative women. There is a sense of fresh creation and inspiration in these paintings that are alive and as witty as the text.
Introduce this book to all ages - I wish I would have had it in high school when I first began to appreciate and understand Stein's work. I wish I would have had this book in 1992 after I read Diana Souhami's biography, Gertrude and Alice, in 3 marathon sessions.
Gertrude oh Gertrude oh oh oh Gertrude Gertrude Gertrude. Thank thanks thanks three times thanks for words and words and words (yours).
Calef Brown's clever illustrations and the brilliant design playfully explore poetic themes and the lives of these creative women. There is a sense of fresh creation and inspiration in these paintings that are alive and as witty as the text.
Introduce this book to all ages - I wish I would have had it in high school when I first began to appreciate and understand Stein's work. I wish I would have had this book in 1992 after I read Diana Souhami's biography, Gertrude and Alice, in 3 marathon sessions.
Gertrude oh Gertrude oh oh oh Gertrude Gertrude Gertrude. Thank thanks thanks three times thanks for words and words and words (yours).