Finding François
A Story about the Healing Power of Friendship
A Story about the Healing Power of Friendship
By Gus Gordon
Illustrated by Gus Gordon
By Gus Gordon
Illustrated by Gus Gordon
By Gus Gordon
Illustrated by Gus Gordon
By Gus Gordon
Illustrated by Gus Gordon
Category: Children's Picture Books
Category: Children's Picture Books
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Hardcover $17.99
Jul 07, 2020 | ISBN 9780525554004 | 4-8 years
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Praise
“[A book] to help kids navigate life during a pandemic. [Finding François] 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
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