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Marie-Louise Gay has come a long way since she failed art class in the third grade. The author and/or illustrator of over sixty books for children, she has captured the imaginations of children and their parents with her whimsical cartoons and beloved characters like Stella and Sam, Caramba and Henry, and Princess Pistachio. In 2013 Marie-Louise was award the Claude Aubry Award, which is presented by IBBY Canada for distinguished service within the field of children's literature.
Praise for Princess Pistachio and Maurice the Magnificent 2018 Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Books for Kids & Teens Spring selection ★ STARRED REVIEW "Irrepressible Princess Pistachio is back in all her enthusiastic glory....Gay's easy, breezy syntax is wonderfully descriptive even as it skillfully addresses life lessons about friendship, self-involvement, and forgiveness. The cast of characters is eccentric and diverse, and teacher Mr. Grumblebrain's name is wonderfully inventive. Ink, watercolor, and colored pencil illustrations are full of life and humor, perfectly complementing the action. Breathless, laugh-out-loud fun."—Kirkus Reviews Starred Review "This lighthearted story about a young girl and her lazy dog will entice young readers who are venturing into chapter books....VERDICT The child appeal of this tale will keep independent readers chuckling and wanting more; a strongly recommended purchase."—School Library Journal "For the primary crowd, [Princess Pistachio and Maurice the Magnificent] would likely work best as a read-aloud...Alternatively, it would be a good fit for slightly more developed readers transitioning to chapters. The text is quite humorous, and the silliness in the character's names and antics will delight the young crowd. Whimsical drawings in Gay's signature style are on each page, and the layout of text and illustrations will be very appealing for the targeted age."—Resource Links "Young readers making the transition to chapter books will once again be thrilled to read about the adventures of intrepid Pistachio and her bored dog, Maurice the Magnificent. The text is easy to read but challenging enough to engage young readers who will definitely be able to relate to the action in the story....Highly Recommended."—CM Magazine "I am a major Marie-Louise Gay fan so the illustrations done in India ink, watercolor, ink and colored pencils won me over immediately. Maurice is a very cute, lovable, lazy dog and the story is wonderful."—Youth Services Book Review "Princess Pistachio and Maurice the Magnificent is Marie-Louise Gay's third tale about a scheming little red-haired nutter named Pistachio Shoelace. An ode to children's devotion to their pets and their ensuing adventures...Gay's charming pen, ink, and watercolour drawings are scattered throughout the text, and include especially adorable drawings of all kinds of dogs."—Montreal Review of Books "For fans who have been waiting for a new adventure with Princess Pistachio, your wait is over! She is as feisty and positive as ever...[R]ead this new book from the incomparable Marie-Louise Gay. You won't be disappointed!"—Sal's Fiction Addiction "I'd join others in applauding Maurice the Magnificent's performance but I think we should extend those accolades to Marie-Louise Gay who can do no wrong in her storytelling or illustrating....Princess Pistachio and Maurice the Magnificent is a worthy addition to this absolutely marvelously magnificent [collection] that is ever entertaining and endearing!"—CanLit for LittleCanadians "I liked the way the book showed that everybody has undiscovered talents, despite first impressions. I also liked the way the situation led to new understanding for both Pistachio and Madeline, and modeled a good way to deal with issues between friends."—Canadian Bookworm "This book is good for little kids, but they might need other people to read it to them because it has some big words. It is a short chapter book with four chapters. If you like dogs and shows, you'll like this book!"—Clementine, Age 6, Kids' BookBuzz "[A] wonderful little chapter book with very endearing illustrations starring the Princess and her dog, Dog....Gay's watercolour, and coloured-pencil work bring the text alive and is full of humour, detail and action. The story is very well-written and has a plot that kids can identify with and enjoy tremendously. I highly, highly recommend this book. Storywraps Rating - 5"—Storywraps "This delightful Princess Pistachio chapter book adventure is deliciously funny and thoroughly satisfying. Pistachio is not daunted when she is presented with a problem, and her optimism is refreshing and inspiring."—Through the Looking Glass Children's Book Reviews "Pistachio is an entertaining character that kids will find relatable as she goes about her daily life. Gay uses easy, humorous syntax that will engage kids as they learn lessons about friendship. This is a funny story with cute, doodle-like illustrations that would be perfect for children ages 5-9."—The Crimson Review of Children’s & YA Literature
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