Gertrude is Gertrude is Gertrude is Gertrude

Jonah Winter's 'Gertrude is Gertrude is Gertrude is Gertrude' is an imaginative and unconventional picture book biography that playfully introduces children aged 4-11 to the iconic American author Gertrude Stein and her partner, Alice B. Toklas. Inspired by Stein's own experimental writing, the story embraces repetition, wordplay, and delightful absurdity, inviting readers into a whimsical world where logic takes a backseat to charm and creativity. It's less a factual timeline and more an immersion into the unique personalities and artistic spirit of these historical figures, complete with their beloved poodle, Basket. Parents will appreciate its ability to spark conversations about language, art, and embracing individuality.

Gertrude is Gertrude is Gertrude is Gertrude. And Alice is Alice. And Gertrude and Alice are Gertrude and Alice. And you are welcome to join them for tea. But beware, for there you will find a bear in a chair, just barely scary. And here is a beard with a man attached to it. And then, of course, some words might appear, uninvited, but delighted in spite of their light bulbs. But, but, but, but—that doesn't make any sense! Yes! In a story inspired by the oh-so-modern groundbreaking writing of Gertrude herself, not a lot makes sense. Even so, the oh-so-popular author Jonah Winter, and the ever-so-popular illustrator Calef Brown, and the most popular poodle of all time, Basket, invite you to enter the whimsical world of Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas.