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It’s an inevitable rite of parenthood– answering the age-old question, “Where do babies come from?” Accomplished author/illustrator Sophie Blackall tackles this question in a beautifully rendered new picture book, The Baby Tree.
Now, let me tell you that I absolutely love this book. I’m already a huge fan of Blackall’s illustrative style, ink and watercolor pictures with a soft quality that immediately conveys tenderness. In this story, a young boy’s parents tell him that a new baby will soon be joining their family, and in his surprise, he is unable to respond immediately with anything other than asking for more cereal. Only later does he realize that he has a question, and he decides to ask a few other people in his life. He poses the question, “Where do babies come from?” first to his babysitter, then his teacher, followed by his grandfather, and finally, his mailman. The answers that he gets vary, and he ends up more confused than ever.
Thankfully, the boy’s parents respond to his question with respect and love, providing factual information that is appropriate to his developmental level and easy to understand. Following the story is another page for parents to read as guidance or with their children to provide more specific, kid-friendly information about human development. As a parent, I’ve always been quite forthright with my own kids’ questions, using real terminology with them from a young age about body parts and answering their questions with true information at a level they could understand. As the parent of a teenager now, I’m a huge advocate for on-going, open chats rather than one big “talk.” As an educator, I truly appreciate the developmental appropriateness of this book, especially because it manages to be both entertaining and factual, a great story alongside Blackall’s beautiful illustrations.
My eight-year-old daughter and I especially enjoyed this book, and we recorded some of our reactions in a video full of giggles, in the style of the official book trailer video (which definitely made us laugh, too!).
Enter to Win
Our giveaway today is two-fold, and I couldn’t be more excited for the potential winner. Not only will the winner receive a copy The Baby Tree, but the prize also includes a custom Sophie Blackall print, chosen from one of these eight designs, with the option to personalize with a name. Enter using the widget below. Giveaway open to U.S. residents only, please.
Also, be sure to:
· Visit the author’s website
christy colln says
I’d love to win because I am currently pregnant with my first little one 🙂
Sand says
I would love to win this because it looks like a lovely book.
Donna M. Clark says
I would like to win this because my oldest is just starting to ask questions that I am still not sure how I am going to answer.
tina reynolds says
looks cute to read share with my kiddos
Mihaela Day says
I’d like to win because I know my daughters would love this
Amanda says
I’d love to win cuz this book looks super cute and it’d be a great one to add to the collection!
Heather B says
My youngest son and I love finding new books to read. We would love the chance to read this one!
Donna Marie says
I’d like to win because I know my girls would love this!
heather says
I want to win this one for my friends little one for her birthday.
Lara Clinton says
This is a great book to have for kids to learn more about where they came from, I’d love it for myself or as a gift!
Nannypanpan says
Because I recently had a baby and it would be good for my son to know where it came from
danielle says
Would love to win for my toddler
Maria B says
I would love to win for my cousin who having her first baby.
Rachel says
I love children’s books!
Wehaf says
This would be the perfect gift for my friend who is trying for her second; it would be something for the big sister and a lovely piece of nursery art, too.
Cassandra Eastman says
I’d love to win for my 5 and 2 year old who are full of questions!
Kara Griggs says
I would love to win because my daughter would like it.
Stephanie Hanes says
So cute! I’m 32 weeks pregnant with our rainbow baby and this would be so fun to display!
Marlen says
I would like to win this book and print because my son is at the age where he is starting to ask these same questions =) And I have a new grandbaby on the way. the print would be awesome in the nursery.
Stacey b says
I want to win because this looks very cute and would be a great gift for my daughter.
Christy says
I’d love to win because the book looks adorable and I’m pregnant. My 5 year old is very excited about the baby and I think this would be fun to read with her.
Kim Whitman says
We would love to win because this is one of our favorite books. We’re expecting a new baby in our household so this is read over and over and over again. 🙂 It would be so lovely to have our own copy. Thank you for the chance. 🙂
nickie says
I think this would make a great gift for a expecting friend.
Terra Heck says
This looks like a darling book and would make a nice gift for my expectant friend. Thanks.
Crystal Rose says
This would make an adorable gift for my friend.
Cindy Ray says
I would love to win this fo my daughter I think she would love this
latanya says
Our family would enjoy this book
vickie couturier says
id like to win to have this at my house to read to the grandkids
Vivian Sun says
I would love to share this book with my kids!
kathy dalton says
iD LOVE THIS BECAUSE MY GRANDDAUGHTER WOULD LOVE IT
Angela Saver says
I would love to win this for my daughter as she would enjoy it!
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Darlene Sullins says
I’d like to win because I know my daughters would love this! 😀
anne stewart says
Would love to win for my toddler! 🙂 Thank you!
anne says
This would be meaningful, important and extremely beautiful to own and introduce to the children.
Denise M says
how adorable! I would love to win because i am expecting our second child and my first is all about babies right now