Maud and Grand-Maud

Description

This sweet story captures the singular experience of a visit with Grandma, especially when you share a name. Here is a celebration of the unique bond between grandparents and grandchildren. Maud loves the weekends when she stays at her grandma's house. There's always breakfast for supper, matching nightgowns, black-and-white movies, and--best of all--someone to listen to her dreams for her life as a grown-up. But what makes the visits extra special is what Grand-Maud has hidden in an old chest under Maud's bed. She may find a paint set, a toy, homemade cookies, or hand-knit mittens or sweaters. Best of all is when Maud finds something that belonged to Grand-Maud when she was a little girl. In this story of family togetherness, Maud wants to be just like Grand-Maud when she grows up.

SARA O'LEARY is a writer of fiction for both adults and children. She is the author of the award-winning Henry books- When You Were Small, Where You Came From, and When I Was Small, all illustrated by Julie Morstad. A graduate of the University of British Columbia Creative Writing Program, she has taught screenwriting and writing for children at Concordia University, Montreal. Sara was named for a grandmother who was called Sadie all her life. She is happy to have a child to name after her. Find her on Twitter at @saraoleary. KENARD PAK is an animator and illustrator who has worked as a visual development artist for DreamWorks, PDI/DreamWorks, Walt Disney Feature Animation, and Laika. He has illustrated several picture books, including the acclaimed I Wonder, Have You Heard the Nesting Bird?, The Dinner That Cooked Itself, and Flowers Are Calling. Ken lives in foggy San Francisco with his wife and three cats.

"Pak's illustrations . . . reflect the warmth and safety of Grand-Maud's home and the tender intergenerational bond that is the very heart of this story." -The Horn Book, starred review "A quiet, understated gem among intergenerational picture books." -Booklist, starred review "O'Leary's measured narration reflects a relationship and a rapport that is not only unconditionally loving, but also beautifully, profoundly respectful on both sides." -Publishers Weekly, starred review "This cozy book is as comforting as a warm quilt and a cup of hot chocolate on a cold night." -Kirkus Reviews "A lovely story of cross-generational ties." -School Library Journal "This is a sweet and snuggly read about the power of generational relationships." -BookRiot