An interesting take on the life of Gertude Stein. Written in her style, but telling the story of her life with Alice B Toklas. CAlef Brown creates a tableaux of all of the artists in her life, including Matisse, Picasso and Hemingway. It may not appeal to very young children but certainly to older elementary school kids learning about this creative era. ( )

"Gertrude is Gertrude is Gertrude is Gertrude" is the story of Gertrude Stein's life and her relationships with other famous artists and writers. The artwork and illustrations are so beautiful and will keep children intrigued! ( )

LOVED this book! The illustrations were really fun and fabulous. The book captured all of the best and most revered qualities and dimensions of Gertrude Stein's life and relationships with other famous artists and writers of the era. Even though it's a picture book, I'm going to lend it to my a 6th grade student of mine who is talented in art to read for a sense of the interconnectedness of the modernist movement. I think it's REALLY important that readers of this book read the author's note though, because without context it may be very confusing, especially with the playful nature of the book's language obscuring or teasing about the real facts of Gertrude and Alice's relationship, for example. ( )

Z sort of liked the wordplay (the book is written in the style of Gertrude Stein) and Calef Brown's illustrations are always a big hit over here. The overall verdict, despite a few laugh out loud moments, was "this is weird." ( )

Take a trip to Gertrude Stein's parlor to meet the prominent artists and writers who conversed and collaborated in their efforts to redefine Art. Use this book to introduce Modernism and Formalism or repetition, tone, and sound device. ( )