If I Was a Horse

Editorial Reviews Review Praise forIf 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, Booklist, starred review Every illustration invites readers to pause to appreciate its details, Shelf Awareness, starred review Delightful…[with] colorful, sweet, gently humorous illustrations…There’ll be no neigh-sayers for this one, Kirkus Detailed and nuanced There’s a sensitive heart and sharp eye in the humor here, Horn Book 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, School Library Journal Throughout this cozy view of longed-for freedoms in childhood, Blackall’s signature-style illustrations summon giggles…, Publishers Weekly 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, Kirkus, starred review 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, School Library Journal, starred review 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, ina thoughtful, expertly executed work that looks simultaneously forward and back, Publishers Weekly, starred review 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, Horn Book, starred review Genuinely captivating A meditation on the creative process Multifaceted and arresting Irresistible, Booklist, starred review a tender, layered masterpiece that itself deserves to be passed along for generations, New York Times A sophisticated, openhearted ode to what truly makes a house a home Vividly realized, BookPage, starred review Praise forHello Lighthouse: ANew York TimesBestseller 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 Booklist, starred review A delightful bedtime read perfect for one on one sharing, School Library Journal, starred review It's a jewel of a creation and a gift to those who dream of retreat, Publishers Weekly, starred review I will be surprised if a more exquisite picture book will be published this year, Children will be fascinated, New York Times Book Review Praise forFinding Winnie: A #1New York Timesbestseller and Winner of the 2016 Caldecott Medal ANew York TimesNotable 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, Horn Book, 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 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 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 Exquisite, Wall Street Journal About the Author Sophie Blackall is the bestselling and two-time Caldecott medal-winning artist behind Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear, Hello, Lighthouse and Farmhouse. She is also the proprietor of Milkwood, a creative retreat for children's book makers. She lives between Brooklyn and a farm in upstate New York.