Sophie Pluim is an acclaimed children's author and illustrator based in The Netherlands. Since graduating from Utrecht School of the Arts in The Netherlands she has illustrated picture books, middle-grade and young adult novels. Sophie draws much of her inspiration from nature and enjoys adding fantastical elements. She is the illustrator of The Runaway Pancake.

'A gorgeous, comforting, heartening celebration of the circles of life, with one of the sweetest houses with chicken legs I've had the pleasure of spending time with. I'll return to this one like a favourite blanket.'-- Sophie Anderson, Author of The House with Chicken Legs'Charming. Gauzy watercolor backgrounds complement the tight lines of focal points within the dreamlike illustrations.'-- Foreword Reviews, Starred Review'The text admirably imbues both house and young witch with distinct personalities and is paced to keep pages turning. Evocative watercolor and ink illustrations, alternately cozy and dramatic, contain much eye-catching detail.'-- Horn Book, Starred Review'Readers will likely empathize with [the lonely house] as they would with a flesh-and-blood character. A newfangled fairy tale with heart.'-- Kirkus Reviews'An engaging, quiet narrative paired with delicate illustrations filled with atmospheric watercolor and ink backgrounds, in an original story ideal for children who love fairy tales.'-- Booklist'A beautiful, fanciful picture book. With its gentle lyrical prose, carefully managed sense of anticipation, and charming artwork, it's a story that feels old-fashioned and modern at the same time.'-- Youth Services Book Review, Starred Review'Every page felt carefully composed and beautiful in a way that invited lingering rather than rushing ahead. A visually stunning and emotionally unusual picture book.'-- The Green Parent'A beautifully illustrated book with an imaginative, simply told story.'-- Kindling'An original, deftly crafted, fantasy picture book that is exceptionally well written and illustrated by the gifted storyteller and artist Sophie Pluim. Thoroughly charming.'-- Midwest Book Review'A sweet, satisfying story about finding someone special to love and belong to. Marvelous and worth revisiting again and again.'-- Global Literature in Libraries Initiative'Another wonderful picture book in translation from Floris Books.'-- ACHUKA'Super cute and whimsical.'-- Lane Public Libraries, Ohio, USA'Sweet, thoughtful, and quietly magical. The sort of picture book that lingers long after you've closed it.'-- Barker and Jones (Bookshop in Naas, Ireland)'Whimsical. Contemplative and ultimately hopeful, this story explores life transitions in a way that invites conversation through the perspective of a fantasy tale.'-- Mary Lanni Reads (YouTube)'A visually stunning masterpiece about determination and new beginnings.'-- Cultivating Brilliant Minds (Instagram)Praise for The Runaway Pancake: 'What elevates this simple tale is the beautiful watercolor illustrations that are vivid, highly detailed, and give readers a sense of place. Children will almost hear the leaves rustling in the wind and smell ripening apples in the trees as the animals crash through the autumn forest.'-- School Library Journal 'Like the classic tale "The Gingerbread Man", this cumulative story relies on repetition and rhythm... Children will gobble this one up and ask for more.' -- Kirkus Reviews'Illustrated in vibrant colours and with a cheeky runaway pancake as the protagonist, this playful story with rhythmic text will get your children engaged and smiling for sure!'-- thekidsbookstagrammer (Instagram)