This book is not a book about the actual Julia Child (as stated on the first page). It is about Julia and her friend Simca. They both love to cook and they spend much time cooking, gathering new ideas and recipes. They take cooking classes together with grown-ups. They notice how the grown-ups live a hectic paced life so they come up with foods to share that would make the adults grow young. It doesn't work out so well as the adults get greedy. The girls try again with another recipe with slightly better results.The illustrations are beautiful. I love how the adults are drawn in black in white while the children and all things food are in color.The story started out well with the story of two girls who love to cook, but then it took a turn into the magical and fantasy world which broke the flow of the story. The story and the girls are so adorable that the last bit seemed like too much. There are plenty of cooking terms sprinkled throughout this book so I would not recommend for younger than school age. This is a cute book for the budding chef. This is kind of a cheeky little book. Pay attention reader. The title is not Julia Child but Julia, Child. Yes, we see a little girl in an apron surrounded by cooking utensils, herbs and berries. Yes, this book is inspired by the idea of Julia Child and her passion for food and cooking. But this is hardly a biography. This is a playful book, full of joy and friends and butter. The message? Hang on to the best parts of being a child. For those adults who need some help with this, recipes are adjusted accordingly.
What do You think about Julia, Child (2014)?
I liked the doodly illustrations a lot, but the plot didn't come together for me at all.
—jessica
Ooooo another picture book illustrated by Julie Morstad...can't wait!
—keela
My five year old and I both love this book!
—BookieMcReader
