PICTUREBOOKS by Deborah Freedman
“Freedman knows how to write a picture book that’s bound to get kids and their parental units reading and rereading over and over and over again.”
THIS HOUSE, ONCE
Coming from Atheneum, February 28, 2017
★ “Softly, poetically... with a supreme delicacy—Freedman builds this house....Tender, comforting, and complex." – Kirkus Reviews, starred review
SHY
Viking 2016
★ "An exquisite treasure for bashful readers, animal lovers, and anyone who’s ever wanted a friend." — Kirkus Reviews, starred review
By Mouse & Frog
Viking 2015
★ "Wearing its metafictionality lightly and told largely through dialogue that begs for performance, Freedman’s story speaks to power of creative passion and the rewards of playing well with others."
— Publishers Weekly, starred review
The Story of Fish & Snail
Viking 2013
★ "Right from the title page, Freedman's latest makes a splash... This marvelous metabook shines in both concept and beauty." — Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Blue Chicken
Viking 2011
★ "The spare, poetic text allows the images to shine... this delightful treat emphasizes the joy of breaking free of conventional boundaries and turning accidents into art." — Booklist, starred review
Scribble
Knopf 2007
"... Freedman's willingness to color outside the lines pays off - she's created a clever gem of a book." — Publishers Weekly