CBCA Shortlisted Book of the Week

‘Farmhouse’, created by Australian author Sophie Blackall, is a stunning picture book that follows the daily lives of a large family living in a beautiful old farmhouse. The story was inspired by a real family that lived long ago and the farmhouse they shared, nestled in a paddock on a farm bought by the author. She knew as soon as she saw it that she needed to tell the story of this intriguing home and carefully salvaged materials to create the intricate, doll house like images that are found on each page. It is no surprise why this book was nominated and shortlisted for the Picture Book of the Year.

Follow this link to see a video of author Sophie Blackall explain the story behind her new picture book ‘Farmhouse’