The Crows of Pearblossom
It’s a simple, sweet story, but what really brings it to life are the brilliant illustrations created by Sophie Blackall, who gives each creature in The Crows of Pearblossom an infinite amount of charm and character. From Mr. Crow’s hat and briefcase and Mrs. Crow’s pearl necklace and polka dot dress to the rattlesnake’s “rattle watch” and Old Man Owl’s bunny rabbit slippers, Blackall has created an intricate world that these soon-to-be-beloved creatures inhabit. Hopefully, this delightful tale will become a classic, much like Huxley’s other works. –The Children’s Book Review
Blackall[‘s] unnerving watercolors of the glassy-eyed crows reinforce the story’s sinister elements. With Huxley’s mordant wit in ample supply, this tale will entertain literary novelty seekers; it’s best suited for children who don’t mind some darkness in their stories. –Publishers Weekly
A vivid picture-book edition with robust and suitably disquieting illustrations by Sophie Blackall. –Wall Street Journal