If I Was a Horse

Praise for If I Was a Horse:
A Kids’ Indie Next List Pick
An American Library Association Notable Children's Book of 2024
An Amazon Best Book of 2023​
A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book 2023
A CCBC Choices Best Book of 2023
A Children's Book Council Favorites Awards, Children's Favorite

 

* "Charming and whimsical visual surprises are found throughout the impeccably designed pages…An exquisite equine fantasy, this encourages imaginations to giddyup and run wild and free.”

* "Every illustration invites readers to pause to appreciate its details."
 

"Delightful…[with] colorful, sweet, gently humorous illustrations…There’ll be no neigh-sayers for this one."

"Detailed and nuanced. . . There’s a sensitive heart and sharp eye in the humor here."
 

“A whimsical picture book that embarks on a journey of imagination…­A wonderful reminder of the power of imagination and a launching point for story hour discussions.” 
 

“Throughout this cozy view of longed-for freedoms in childhood, Blackall’s signature-style illustrations summon giggles…”

Praise for Farmhouse:
A 2022 KIRKUS BEST CHILDREN’S BOOK
A 2022 SLJ BEST BOOK
A HORN BOOK FANFARE
A 2022 PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST BOOK
A 2022 BOOKPAGE BEST BOOK
A 2022 WASHINGTON POST BEST BOOK
A 2022 NYTIMES BEST ILLUSTRATED BOOK
AN NPR BEST BOOK OF 2022
A 2022 BOOKLIST EDITORS’ CHOICE
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING BEST KIDS’ BOOKS OF 2022
2023 ALSC NOTABLE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
2023 CCBC CHILDREN’S CHOICES LIST
2023 BANK ST COLLEGE BEST BOOKS

*"A lovely, tender reimagination of people in a long-past time and place."

*"A love letter to the joys of country living and family life as well as the importance of treasuring the past and all its stories."

*"The tale’s strong sense of place undergirds Blackall’s witness to the way environments change over time and stories survive long after material objects disappear, in a thoughtful, expertly executed work that looks simultaneously forward and back."

*"Blackall’s illustrations are everything here, incorporating wallpaper, fabrics, and other items scavenged from the house melded together with ink, watercolor, gouache, and colored pencil to create vibrantly layered compositions with a tactile quality."

* "Genuinely captivating...A meditation on the creative process...Multifaceted and arresting...Irresistible."

“a tender, layered masterpiece that itself deserves to be passed along for generations.”

*"A sophisticated, openhearted ode to what truly makes a house a home...Vividly realized...."

Praise for Hello Lighthouse:

A New York Times Bestseller and Caldecott Winner
 * "Blackall's charmingly old-fashioned art style is beautifully matched to this nostalgia-rich story, which imbues an antiquated place with warmth and wonder."L

* "A delightful bedtime read perfect for one on one sharing."

* "It's a jewel of a creation and a gift to those who dream of retreat."

"I will be surprised if a more exquisite picture book will be published this year...Children will be fascinated..."

Praise for Finding Winnie:
A #1 New York Times bestseller and Winner of the 2016 Caldecott Medal
A New York Times Notable Children's Book of the Year

*"The sum total is as captivating as it is informative, transforming a personal family story into something universally resonant."

*"Little ones who love Milne's classic stories will be enchanted by this heartening account of the bear's real-life origins."

*"A perfect melding of beautiful art with soulful, imaginative writing, this lovely story, penned by Colebourn's great-great granddaughter, is ideal for sharing aloud or poring over individually."

*"The book strikes a lovely, understated tone of wonder and family pride...[Sophie Blackall] proves that she's equally imaginative at chronicling straight-on reality too."

"Gorgeously illustrated...[a] delightful telling."

"Exquisite"."