Description
Alice wanted a sister, or even a brother, but what she needed was a friend. And when she found him... she found so much more. In this exquisite, gently funny, and reassuring tale, the lucky and lovely friendship between Alice and Francois spans the length of the River Seine and the loss of a loved one. Award-winning author and artist Gus Gordon captures the highs and lows of being little, and tenderly shepherds kids through the tough parts of childhood. With charm and compassion, Finding Francois acknowledges the grief children feel, revels in life's fantastic possibilities, and celebrates the affirming, healing power of friendship.
About the Author
Gus Gordon is a writer and illustrator of books for small people, and older people who like small people's books. His works include I Am Cow, Hear Me Moo!, Herman and Rosie, Somewhere Else, and The Last Peach. Gus lives with his wife and three kids in the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia.
Reviews
"[A book] to help kids navigate life during a pandemic. [Finding Francois] touches on relevant topics like grief and long-distance friendships." -HuffPost
"Gordon's sly humor and understanding of child logic (very reminiscent of William Steig's) shine forth. . . . Elegant language, endearing characters, and irresistible images will warm hearts and minds with each reading." -Kirkus (starred review)
"Endearing . . . Expressive . . . The precisely worded text, full of intriguing details, reads aloud beautifully. A heartening, memorable picture book." -Booklist (starred review)
"A beautiful, fun and redemptive story of friendship, loss, love and kindness." -Books to Borrow, Books to Buy
"Triumphant . . . Leavened throughout with gentle, tongue-in-cheek humor [amid a] central theme of enduring love." -Publishers Weekly
"[A] balance of joyful warmth and contemplative pathos, and the book is particularly respectful of Alice's grieving process, subtly underlining the fact that simply waiting for a friend to work through feelings is a form of support. The watercolor, pencil, and collage art pops . . . [A] timely message that friendships can be maintained over distance and time, and that there is value in both solitude and company." -BCCB
"Charming . . . [A] soothing, kid-friendly approach to life after loss. . . . This is a warm, gentle story about resilience and how the bonds of friendship can mend the heart." -SLJ
"Loss is overwhelmed by love [in this] story about the healing power of friendship." -Florida Times-Union
"Strikes just the right balance between earnest and playful. A tender and inviting reflection on the hope and renewal found in friendships." -The Horn Book
Book Information
ISBN 9780525554004
Author Gus Gordon
Format Hardback
Page Count 40
Imprint Dial Books for Young Readers,US
Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Weight(grams) 449g
Dimensions(mm) 262mm * 239mm * 10mm
About the Author
Gus Gordon is a writer and illustrator of books for small people, and older people who like small people's books. His works include I Am Cow, Hear Me Moo!, Herman and Rosie, Somewhere Else, and The Last Peach. Gus lives with his wife and three kids in the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia.
Reviews
"[A book] to help kids navigate life during a pandemic. [Finding Francois] touches on relevant topics like grief and long-distance friendships." -HuffPost
"Gordon's sly humor and understanding of child logic (very reminiscent of William Steig's) shine forth. . . . Elegant language, endearing characters, and irresistible images will warm hearts and minds with each reading." -Kirkus (starred review)
"Endearing . . . Expressive . . . The precisely worded text, full of intriguing details, reads aloud beautifully. A heartening, memorable picture book." -Booklist (starred review)
"A beautiful, fun and redemptive story of friendship, loss, love and kindness." -Books to Borrow, Books to Buy
"Triumphant . . . Leavened throughout with gentle, tongue-in-cheek humor [amid a] central theme of enduring love." -Publishers Weekly
"[A] balance of joyful warmth and contemplative pathos, and the book is particularly respectful of Alice's grieving process, subtly underlining the fact that simply waiting for a friend to work through feelings is a form of support. The watercolor, pencil, and collage art pops . . . [A] timely message that friendships can be maintained over distance and time, and that there is value in both solitude and company." -BCCB
"Charming . . . [A] soothing, kid-friendly approach to life after loss. . . . This is a warm, gentle story about resilience and how the bonds of friendship can mend the heart." -SLJ
"Loss is overwhelmed by love [in this] story about the healing power of friendship." -Florida Times-Union
"Strikes just the right balance between earnest and playful. A tender and inviting reflection on the hope and renewal found in friendships." -The Horn Book
Book Information
ISBN 9780525554004
Author Gus Gordon
Format Hardback
Page Count 40
Imprint Dial Books for Young Readers,US
Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Weight(grams) 449g
Dimensions(mm) 262mm * 239mm * 10mm
