"Rhyme, rhythm, and simple art—all including references to walls—show children expressing different emotions and behaviors... Mending walls for the nursery crowd."
"Hopeful and compassionate, this story uses simple language to create concrete connections, and may inspire children to choose a more inclusive way."
"This is a book that will make readers of all ages think... This would make a phenomenal classroom text and would be great for critical thinking and discussions."
"A sweet picture book that helps build emotional intelligence, humility and compassion."
"Sometimes a Wall... is a picture book with so many layers. It is a story that teaches us about friendship, conflict, empathy, and forgiveness, in a way that kids of all ages can understand."
"The story is touching, using few words, but they are words that wield power, especially when paired with Barroux’s colorful artwork."
"Teachers looking for a book to aide in SEL [Social-Emotional Learning] need look no further than this lovely picture book."
"We've read Sometimes a Wall... a number of times now, and each time it gets richer and more meaningful."
"Dianne White has written a book with few words that embrace a big idea."

Praise for Little Doctor and the Fearless Beast, also by Sophie Gilmore:

Named a Publishers Weekly "Flying Start" of Spring 2019

"With its softly detailed, virtuoso art and a perfectly wrought story full of heart and respect for the imaginative rules of children’s play, this debut shines."
—The New York Times

"An enthralling demonstration of kindness in action, helmed by a confident, brown-skinned girl in a doctor’s coat."
—Booklist, STARRED REVIEW

"A rousing, toothy adventure."
—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

"Gilmore’s breezy tone keeps scariness at bay... and her illustrations are at once dreamy and believable. The conceit of a primary school–aged child who is already a seasoned medical professional provides charm from the outset, and Little Doctor’s bravery comes from wisdom and
kindness."
—Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW

Top 10 picture books of the year 2019, Commended
100 books that shaped 2019 2019, Commended
Best Books for Kids and Teens 2019, Commended
Best Spiritual Books of the Year 2019, Commended

"it is all elegantly presented in soaring, vivid language...breathtakingly beautiful."
“[This] book could serve as a springboard for further scientific investigation.”
“A captivating array of mixed-media artwork illustrates the often intangible emotional and physical bonds that exist throughout nature.”
"This book is as reassuring as it is gorgeous."
"The connections that are part of all life on this planet are carefully explained and presented, allowing young readers a chance to think on the way life works and how nature impacts every single thing we do."
"You Are Never Alone would make a good addition to a primary unit on ecology or an Earth Day storytime."
"[You Are Never Alone] celebrates the beauty of the world and reminds young readers that not only are they protected by a 'generous world of green' but that they can make a difference by how they interact with that world."
"Leads readers down a gentle path of reminders that we are not alone — from the clouds in the sky, to the beetles in the ground, to the whales in the ocean."

Reviews for Ira Crumb Makes a Pretty Good Friend:

"Packed with wry whimsy... A valuable lesson in friendship."
— Kirkus

"A fast-moving text that speaks to the fear children have about being the
new kid anywhere in life, this title will be especially welcome on the
shelves for back-to-school storytimes and shared readings."
— School Library Journal

"Hrab, a former librarian, knows what makes kids laugh... But
amid the laughter are some very good lessons about making friends that
will undoubtedly help soothe the anxieties of many children."
— Quill & Quire

“What Happens Next is the type of picture book that comes along every now and then and stops you in your tracks. I was really impressed with the whole package – the unique telling of the story, as well as the design of the book... A truly multi-levelled story that will resonate with anyone who has been bullied, belittled or felt like an outsider.”
"What Happens Next provides a great opportunity to support children’s social and emotional development. Discussion of topics in the book allows teachers to support their students in learning to identify and respond to bullying, as well as build empathy skills and understand how others feel."
“A simple, straightforward account of the way bullying takes place and an approach that puts the power in the children's hands. I think it will be a popular book and one that will give rise to lots of discussion.”
“This book’s perfect, emotionally healthy message is expressed with enough precision that it might help a real child to be brave too; or, it might guide a parent’s successful intervention. I hope so. I’d encourage librarians to give their patrons the opportunity of reading this important book."
"The way the story is told makes it really accessible to older kids and younger kids... The ending is true and not neatly 'tied up with a bow'. Like real life."
"An innovative question-and-answer dialogue format and the subtle use of color to convey emotions impart a positive message perfect for children, teens, and families dealing with bullying who just might need a new way of looking that is hopeful, heartfelt, and honest."
"A powerful reminder to children that even if we seem completely different, we have enormous commonalities that bind us."
"This title is not a cure-all, but it offers a starting point for an important talk in either a family or a classroom setting."
"Immediate and arresting."
"What Happens Next is about empathy and courage and giving power to children and finding commonalities. The ending is not pat, but, instead, encourages healthy conversation for all ages about dealing with bullies."
"Hughes’s suggestion that reaching out to bullies can be more effective than standing up to them is a brave and big-hearted one."
"What Happens Next is a powerful book and can be used to help young readers discuss their own hard-to-talk-about situations."
"What Happens Next is nothing short of a brilliant, must have book for all kids."
"It's a powerful starting point for discussions of emotions, empathy, and how we relate to others. An impressively exceptional picture book for young children."