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Born Hungry: Julia Child Becomes "the French Chef


School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5

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No. of pages 40

Published: 2022

Great for age 5-10 years

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Junior Library Guild SelectionHow did Julia Child become one of America's most celebrated and beloved chefs? Her grandnephew reveals her story in this picture book that Jacques Pepin calls a "vivid portrait . . . an enjoyable read." Julia's kid-friendly recipe for Oeufs Brouills (Scrambled Eggs) is included!Julia Child was born hungry, but she was not born a chef. In fact, Julia didnt discover her passion for cooking until she had a life-changing luncheon in France and became determined to share her newfound love of food with everyone.In Paris, Julia devoured recipe books, shopped in outdoor markets, consumed all kinds of foods, and whipped through culinary school. And although she wasn't always successful in the kitchen, she was determined to "master the art" of French cooking. Through perseverance and grit, Julia became a chef who shared her passion with the world, making cooking fun, and turning every meal into a special event.Alex Prud'homme's firsthand knowledge paired with Sarah Green's vibrant and energetic illustrations showcases Julia's life and celebrates her enduring legacy.

 

 

This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-4th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 5-9 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2022 by Astra Publishing House .

Lucy Beevor is an experienced editor and children's author. She has worked on hundreds of titles during her career - from sharks to superheroes and everything in between! - and has written several non-fiction books for leading children's publishers in both the UK and USA. Sarah Green studied at the Rhode Island School of Design, and is an illustrator and designer based in San Francisco. Visit sarahgreenillustration. com

 

This book features the following character:

Julia Child
Born in California in 1912, Julia Child enlisted in the Army and met her future husband, Paul, during World War II. She discovered her love of French food while stationed in Paris and enrolled in Le Cordon Bleu cooking school after her service. Child knew that Americans would love French food as much as she did, so she wrote 'Mastering the Art of French Cooking' in 1961. The book was a success and the public wanted more. America fell in love with Julia Child. Her TV show,The French Chef, premiered in 1963 and brought the bubbling and lovable chef into millions of homes.