Written in such a beautiful, original style! It's sophisticated, poetic, exquisitely sensitive to nature and sorrow and turmoil and desperation. -- Geraldine McCaughrean
A beautiful, honest and powerful story exploring the loss of a parent. This difficult topic is handled bravely, with originality and warmth. Rex's story will break your heart then mend it. -- Tamsin Winter
It's one of those rare books that looks and feels special before you even turn the first page. Laura's writing and Gwen's illustrations are a perfect, harmonious marriage of styles. -- Alison Brumwell, Chair of the YLG
It's not easy to write about grief and Laura does it so beautifully; it bristles with colour and texture. -- Polly Dunbar
The books of autumn in our house. The Dream House, an extraordinary, tender offering from @lauraleedockrill about grief, love and loss, beautifully illustrated by @gwenmillward -- Sophie Dahl ― Instagram