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Sophie Blackall

Jun

30

2016

Finding Winnie

Finding Winnie by Lindsay Mattick, illustrated by Sophie Blackall

Finding Winnie is a nearly perfect picture book; a great story, well told and married to exquisite illustrations. Lindsay Mattick tells the story of her great-grandfather who rescues a bear cub, names her Winnie after his hometown of Winnipeg and takes her with him when he joins the Canadian army at the beginning of World …

Apr

4

2012

Mr. and Mrs. Bunny—Detectives Extraordinaire! by Mrs. Bunny, translated from the Rabbit by Polly Horvath and illustrated by Sophie Blackall

“Madeline has always been the responsible one of the family, so when her parents disappear, she decides that she will have to be the one to find them. Especially since there’s a ransom note written in code, signed by someone named The Enemy and left behind by a carload of (Maddy is quite sure) foxes. …

Dec

15

2011

Missed Connections: Love, Lost & Found by Sophie Blackall

“It happens in all kinds of places–on a bus, in a restaurant, at the doctor’s office, even in a bookstore. A kindness is extended, a smile is offered—something that feels like it could develop into friendship, maybe even love. But the moment is fleeting. In popular parlance, they’re known as ‘missed connections.’ If you’re truly …

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