Hello Lighthouse (Caldecott Medal Winner)

Praise and accolades for Hello Lighthouse:Winner of the 2019 Caldecott Medal
An IndieBound BestsellerAn Amazon Best Book of the Year So Far
A 2018 New York Times Notable Children's Book

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

* "Blackall's charmingly old-fashioned art style is beautifully matched to this nostalgia-rich story, which imbues an antiquated place with warmth and wonder."

* "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."

* "A fascinating, splendidly executed peek into both the mundane and the dramatic aspects of lighthouse life."

"Blackall's accomplished illustrations are a mix of homey detail and spectacular scenery."

"Blackall's soft yet precise line and watercolor illustrations provide inviting details."

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

*"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."

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...."