Description
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