Awards

• Commended for Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Up to Seven) 2007
• Short-listed for Beehive Awards (Picture) 2009
• Winner of Connecticut Book Awards (Children's Illustrator) 2007

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Reviews

[An] instant classic. McClintock's illustrations . . . evoke the world of children's books our grandmothers handed down, by Randolph Caldecott or Emile Gaillard. -- The New York Times Book Review <p> Simon is a lucky kid--and so are the ones whose parents share this lovely book with them. -- The Los Angeles Times The story is droll; the pen-and-ink drawings, glorious. -- Entertainment Weekly <p> McClintock's story is fun to read, and her illustrations, rich with autumn colors and scenes, make this book a standout. --Scripps Howard News Service <p> The illustrations are nonpareil. -- The Miami Herald <p> Muted old-world watercolors pay homage to a great city and a special relationship at the dawn of the 20th century. -- The San Francisco Chronicle <p> A gifted artist offers gorgeous pen-and-ink watercolor drawings of early 20th century Paris. --Buffalo News <p> Parents will hunt for excuses to borrow this one. --St. Louis-Post Dispatch <p> McClintock's beautifully restrained use of color may evoke a long-ago time, but her compositions are so dynamic there's always something for contemporary children to discover. --Starred, Booklist <p> Delightful . . . as enjoyable as a chocolate croissant. --Starred, Kirkus Reviews <p> McClintock scores a double coup, creating a must-see for francophiles and an engaging hide-and-seek game for homebodies. --Starred, Publishers Weekly <p> A beautiful example of bookmaking, with plenty to charm children, this is a visual delight. -- School Library Journal <p> With its cozy, Kate Greenaway flavor and many minutiae to discover, this will be especially nice to share one on one. -- The Horn Book

<p>&#8220;[An] instant classic.&nbsp; McClintock&#8217;s illustrations . . . evoke the world of children&#8217;s books our grandmothers handed down, by Randolph Caldecott or Emile Gaillard.&#8221;&nbsp;&#8212; The New York Times Book Review <p> Simon is a lucky kid&#8212;and so are the ones whose parents share this lovely book with them. &#8212; The Los Angeles Times &#8220;The story is droll; the pen-and-ink drawings, glorious.&#8221; &#8212; Entertainment Weekly <p>&#8220;McClintock&#8217;s story is fun to read, and her illustrations, rich with autumn colors and scenes, make this book a standout.&#8221; &#8212;Scripps Howard News Service <p>&#8220;The illustrations are nonpareil.&#8221; &#8212; The Miami Herald <p> Muted old-world watercolors pay homage to&nbsp;a great city and a special relationship at the dawn of the 20th century. &#8212; The San Francisco Chronicle <p>&#8220;A gifted artist offers gorgeous pen-and-ink watercolor drawings of early 20th century Paris.&#8221; &#8

Author Information

BARBARA MCCLINTOCK has written and illustrated several books for young readers, including Dahlia, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book. She is also the illustrator of many more. She lives in Windham, Connecticut.

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