Finding Winnie

A New York Times Notable Children's Book of the Year
Winner of the 2015 Caldecott MedalHorn Book FanfareNYPL 100 Titles for Reading and SharingPublishers Weekly Best Book of the YearBooklinks Lasting ConnectionsBookpage Best 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"

"[An] inspiring text...Blackall's breathtaking watercolor illustrations demand to be examined up close, and Winnie's face is as expressive as the humans'."

"This tender tribute will inspire a new generation of Winnie fans—for the books and the historic bear."

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..."