Children's Book

"Maria Chapdelaine"

Maria Chapdelaine - English
Published in English
Maria Chapdelaine - FrenchPublished in French Maria Chapdelaine - Japanese
Published in Japanese

 

"A gorgeous picture book based on the classic tale by Louis Hémon with enchanting paintings by Rajka Kupesic, is a window into Canada's history: the village of Peribonka, Quebec, circa 1916. 26 exquisite paintings capture the reverie and austerity of our canadian heritage."

Planéte Quebec

Published in 2004 by Tundra Books

Nominated for the 2005 Governor General's award for the Children's Literature Illustration category (short list)