‘His verse has the ability to instantly put you in someone else’s shoes with very few words.’Bookseller Publisher
‘Australia's master of free verse.’ Buzz Words
‘Herrick is a master of word economy.’ Magpies
‘Herrick is an expert writer.’ Weekend Australian
‘The king of poetry for children is Steven Herrick. Herrick's poems … are so well balanced. On the one hand there's humour and light-heartedness; on the other there's depth and thoughtful care.’Sydney Morning Herald
‘Herrick hones in on the emotion of the moment and traps it like a bug in a jar.’ Sunday Age
‘Highly recommended for home, school and children's library collections.’ Viewpoint
‘Rereleased after 13 years, The Simple Gift has lost none of its poignancy and power.’ Sunday Age / Sun Herald
‘I loved this book - I loved its tone, especially the gentle way that Herrick was able to share so much emotion with so little words, a true poet.’ Pass It On
‘A beautifully crafted story that reminds us that there is more to people than meets the eye.’ Kids’ Book Review
‘The Simple Gift was simply that, absolutely brilliant. It was incredibly emotional, powerful and passionate. I'm an instant fan of Steven Herrick, and The Simple Gift has left me lost for words.’ Diva Booknerd Blog ‘5-star review’
‘I could not put it down – and had a little weep when it was finished. What a beautiful, beautiful book.’ B. Jacobson, Campion Education
‘One of my top five favourite books of all time.’ Townsville Bulletin
‘Written with sparse language and a light touch, this is YA novel is an uplifting read which I recommend to those who feel disconnected or otherwise alienated from society.’ Buzz Words
‘A perfect book for teens and adults.’ Goodreads Blog
‘This lovely story is written in verse, making it a joy to read.’ Good Reading Magazine
‘Re-released 13 years after its initial publication, The Simple Gift has lost none of its poignancy and power.’ Sunday Examiner
‘So few words yet they convey so much. A perfect book for teens and adults.’ VeganYANerds Blog
‘A wonderful and inspiring story written in such a clever way.’ Toowoomba Chronicle
A ‘glorious book … It’s a story that celebrates kindness, generosity, and the pain and joy of love – and it’s a story that challenges, surprises and uplifts. A true gift.’ Sunday Tasmanian
‘The Simple Gift is just that, a gift; wonderfully written and easy to read this engrossing book. I would highly recommend this to young adolescents.’ ReadPlus Blog
‘An engrossing story.’ Newcastle Herald
'A novel of the utmost beauty that draws from the reader a sigh of complete satisfaction. Superbly crafted novel.' The Book Chook