THE BABY TREE

Besides being amusing, the book does end up giving a true explanation of where babies come from, in a way that is easy for kids to understand and won’t make you blush. Read more...

Blackall once again excels at portraying a thoughtful child with a rich inner life...makes for a lovely tribute to the blossoming mind.

Let’s hear it for the where-do-babies-come-from picture book of the 21st century, Sophie Blackall’s The Baby Tree! If any author-illustrator working today is going to address this topic—the one that makes parents squirm the most—I’m glad it’s Blackall. She does so with wit and honesty, never once talking down to children. And she executes it with her distinctive Chinese-ink and watercolor illustrations—and with good humor to boot. Read more...

In Sophie Blackall's (Big Red Lollipop) poignantly rendered story of a boy attempting to understand the impending arrival of a new baby sibling, her words and pictures remain firmly planted in the boy narrator's consciousness. She portrays both a seriousness of purpose in his quest and also a warm sense of humor in his household. Read more...

The book takes kids on a hunt—and through all the silly explanations—to answer the big question. Unlike the old stork tale, though, Blackall gives a simple, G-rated answer. So, good news parents, you don't have to come up with your own cover story, all you have to do is read! Oh, and take a deep breath while you're at it. Read more...

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