Adèle & Simon (Adele & Simon) - Hardcover

BARBARA MCCLINTOCK has written and illustrated several books for young readers, including Dahlia, a Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Honor Book. She is also the illustrator of many more. She lives in Windham, Connecticut.

“[An] instant classic. McClintock's illustrations . . . evoke the world of children's books our grandmothers handed down, by Randolph Caldecott or Emile Gaillard.” ―The New York Times Book Review

“Simon is a lucky kid--and so are the ones whose parents share this lovely book with them.” ―The Los Angeles Times

“The story is droll; the pen-and-ink drawings, glorious.” ―Entertainment Weekly

“McClintock's story is fun to read, and her illustrations, rich with autumn colors and scenes, make this book a standout.” ―Scripps Howard News Service

“The illustrations are nonpareil.” ―The Miami Herald

“Muted old-world watercolors pay homage to a great city and a special relationship at the dawn of the 20th century.” ―The San Francisco Chronicle

“A gifted artist offers gorgeous pen-and-ink watercolor drawings of early 20th century Paris.” ―Buffalo News

“Parents will hunt for excuses to borrow this one.” ―St. Louis-Post Dispatch

“McClintock's beautifully restrained use of color may evoke a long-ago time, but her compositions are so dynamic there's always something for contemporary children to discover.” ―Starred, Booklist

“Delightful . . . as enjoyable as a chocolate croissant.” ―Starred, Kirkus Reviews

“McClintock scores a double coup, creating a must-see for francophiles and an engaging hide-and-seek game for homebodies.” ―Starred, Publishers Weekly

“A beautiful example of bookmaking, with plenty to charm children, this is a visual delight.” ―School Library Journal

“With its cozy, Kate Greenaway flavor and many minutiae to discover, this will be especially nice to share one on one.” ―The Horn Book