[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
