1) A Tulip in Winter written by Kathy Stinson, illustrated by Lauren Soloy
Plot Summary: From the creator of Red is Best comes a heartfelt retelling of the life of Nova Scotia's beloved folk artist Maud Lewis. From a young age Maud struggled with her health. Despite these challenges she found the beauty in her life, became a painter, and created a lasting legacy as an artist.
Appeal: Aimed at children ages 4-8, this inspiring book features themes of nature, resilience, and art, and is a wonderful way to introduce readers to the powerful history of Maud Lewis.
Limitations and Weaknesses: While this story is remarkable in it's truthful delivery of the hard realities of Maud's life, some elements (such as the mentioning that Maud was small enough to be buried in a child's coffin) may be disturbing to some readers.
Stinson, K. (2023). A tulip in winter: A story about folk artist Maud Lewis. Greystone Kids.