Sophie Blackall is the bestselling and Caldecott medal-winning artist behind Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear. Her work has appeared in the bestselling Ivy and Bean series, many award-winning picture books, a global pro-vaccination campaign, and on a renowned NYC subway poster. She lives in Brooklyn with her family.
* It's a jewel of a creation and a gift to those who dream of retreat. --Publishers Weekly, starred review * A delightful bedtime read perfect for one on one sharing. --School Library Journal, starred review * Blackall's charmingly old-fashioned art style is beautifully matched to this nostalgia-rich story, which imbues an antiquated place with warmth and wonder. --Booklist, starred review * 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. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) Gorgeously illustrated...[a] delightful telling. --New York Times Book Review Gorgeously illustrated...[a] delightful telling --New York Times Book Review * 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. --School Library Journal (Starred Review) * Little ones who love Milne's classic stories will be enchanted by this heartening account of the bear's real-life origins. --Booklist (Starred Review) * The sum total is as captivating as it is informative, transforming a personal family story into something universally resonant. --Horn Book (Starred Review) Praise for Finding Winnie A #1 New York Times bestseller and Winner of the 2016 Caldecott MedalA New York Times Notable Children's Book of the Year