AMÉLIE CALLOT grew up in the Alps before settling in
southwestern France. It was during a trip to Canada that she
discovered her love of writing through stories she wrote about her
travels. She now works as a writer and midwife in France. The Pink
Umbrella is her first book.
Born and raised in Quebec, GENEVIÈVE GODBOUT studied
traditional animation in Montreal and at the prestigious Gobelins
school in Paris. She is the illustrator of a number of books for
children, including When Santa Was a Baby, Kindergarten Luck
(Chronicle) and Joseph Fipps (Enchanted Lion). Some of her clients
include The Walt Disney Company, Chronicle, HMH, Flammarion,
Bayard, Les éditions Milan and La Pastèque. She also works for
clothing designers like Nadinoo and Mrs. Pomeranz, creating
illustrations and prints for their collections.
One of Canadian Children's Book Centre's Favourite Books of the
Year 2018
Recommended by the Spokesman-Review (Spokane)
PRAISE FOR The Pink Umbrella:
"Engaging, lighthearted entertainment." --Kirkus Reviews
"In its very gentle way, The Pink Umbrella celebrates the
quiet power of love to shift your perspective of the world towards
positivity… a charming read… Recommended." --CM Magazine
"A winsome, slice-of-life confection." -- Quill and Quire
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