Tulip in Winter

Kathy Stinson is the author of a wide range of books for children and adults, including the classic, Red Is Best, and the TD Children’s award-winning picture book The Man with the Violin. Lauren Soloy is an author and illustrator whose books include When Emily was Small, Etty Darwin and the Four Pebble Problem, and I’s the B’y. She lives in a 140-year-old house in the wilds of Nova Scotia with her librarian husband, two curious children, an ever-expanding collection of books, two beehives, and one cat.

"An inspiring picture book aimed at ages four to eight, but with a message for all ages."—Montreal Gazette"It's eminently challenging to distill an entire life into a picture book. . . Soloy's illustrations rise to the occasion, emulating the naïve style and cheery palette of Lewis' art, while highlighting key moments in Stinson's tight narrative. . . In a word: beautiful."—Kirkus STARRED Review"Anyone who's faced a challenge—that's everyone!—will appreciate Maud's tenacity and Soloy's lively art that bursts with color. . . A great choice for biography and art shelves."—Booklist"A touching and uplifting tribute, this book emphasizes the importance of finding beauty in the everyday and persevering through life's challenges."—Horn BookPraise for The Man with the Violin, by Kathy Stinson and illustrated by Dusan Petricic"Imaginatively illustrated and beautifully written, this offbeat ode to the power of music is a winner."—STARRED Kirkus Reviews"The art bursts forth, creating a stunning visual expression of Stinson's text."—STARRED Review, Quill & QuirePraise for the I's the B'y by Lauren Soloy"Clap your hands and dance along to a traditional Newfoundland folk melody... an inviting version of a Canadian song that will resonate—and reverberate."—Kirkus Reviews"An exuberant book that captures and celebrates the character and culture of Newfoundland and is sure to get you and the little ones tapping your feet."—Hakai Magazine