Thursday, May 1, 2014

The Baby Tree


My new book, The Baby Tree (in which a small boy finds out where babies come from) goes out into the world today, May 1st. To celebrate, I am giving away ten prizes! Each winner will receive a packet of Baby Tree Seeds (see packet for planting directions) and a 5x7" signed, archival print of one of the 8 individual babies seen below. (The numbers won't appear on the actual print.) Unlike in real life, you will be able to choose your baby.
Leave a comment with a baby's name to enter. Winners will be drawn randomly at sunset, and announced tomorrow.
Oh and you can buy the book now too! 

51 comments:

  1. KATIA WISHMay 1, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    Maya!

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  2. TaraMay 1, 2014 at 10:02 AM

    My favourite baby name is Maya...
    And if you meant which baby I would like to choose - Its 6.
    The book looks beautiful, and is on my wishlist for the next Amazon order. :)

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  3. Linda OlafsdottirMay 1, 2014 at 10:03 AM

    Lára Rún !

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  4. LauraMay 1, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    Angelina Isabelle (my brand new niece! :)

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  5. JulieMay 1, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    Me: Where do babies come from?
    My 3yr old: In the super moon!
    Eloise (who was born on a super full moon)

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  6. Kirsten MavricMay 1, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    I love Baby 4, he has such a cheeky expression :)

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  7. Anna AlterMay 1, 2014 at 10:08 AM

    My baby's name is Tilly, And I can't wait to buy this book for her!

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  8. Diandra MaeMay 1, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    Penelope Jane was going to be my daughter's name before my square of a husband protested. haha. Instead, I named her after my favorite story: Alice in Wonderland-Alyson (The name won't go to waste. I'm saving PJ's name for a story instead.)

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  9. yucareeMay 1, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    Oddly enough, I also vote for Maya (my daughter)! She's not a baby anymore, but we're getting to that age when we have to explain where babies come from ...

    I love all the babies on the prints -- and I appreciate, as I always do -- your choice to include babies of diverse backgrounds. But I like #4 and #8 most. :)

    Thank you for the giveaway, and congrats on the book birthday!

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  10. Jill BergmanMay 1, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    Tessa! Your book looks wonderful (as usual!)

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  11. DevyaniMay 1, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    Anya Sherezad, my six month old baby girl :)

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  12. AnonymousMay 1, 2014 at 10:28 AM

    Baby #2 looks like an Ines - which is to me the most fabulous baby name around. :) Good luck with the book Sophie, will be ordering it soon.

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  13. Heidi StempleMay 1, 2014 at 10:33 AM

    My babies are all grown. Their names are Maddison Jane and Glendon Alexandria. I named one and the other came to me named. I love all the babies.

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  14. NetinaMay 1, 2014 at 10:35 AM

    Love the cover and really looking forward to seeing all the illustrations of the book!
    As for a baby's name I think I' d choose Luigi, don't know why I just like the sound of it.

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  15. Matthew O.May 1, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    Sabine -- no!

    Adele.

    No, Sabine.

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  16. UnknownMay 1, 2014 at 10:40 AM

    I'm going with Hunter James.
    Baby No. 4 is my pick.

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  17. Dawn YowMay 1, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    I like Saffron. My baby would've been Saffron, if he'd been a girl. Instead, he's Ares.

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  18. DawnMay 1, 2014 at 10:57 AM

    I like Saffron. My baby would've been Saffron, if he'd been a girl. Instead, he's Ares.

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  19. C. CackleyMay 1, 2014 at 11:01 AM

    Lena Christine, my little cousin!

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  20. Lauren NoelMay 1, 2014 at 11:14 AM

    I can't possibly pick a baby! And it's a toss up between my two favorite names for a girl -- Madeleine and Miriam. For a boy -- Benjamin. Absolutely LOVE your work!

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  21. Lauren NoelMay 1, 2014 at 11:15 AM

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  22. Vi Win WinMay 1, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    Madison Grace

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  23. Xena's MomMay 1, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    For a daughter I would give her the name Eleanor; for a son the name Samuel. I love the idea of a baby tree, Sophie. Your one-of-a kind creative illustrations continue to delight your many fans. I look forward to reading this soon; hopefully today when I visit my favorite indie bookstore.

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  24. AnonymousMay 1, 2014 at 11:52 AM

    Hi Sophie, It's Wendy! We just moved into a new brownstone and there is a baby named Olive living on the first floor. Another Olive in our lives. And I was once nicknamed Olive. I also love the name Molly, as you know.

    I will buying "The Baby Tree" for our school library.

    xo

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  25. Laura5May 1, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    Adorable!

    8 Sweet Baby Tree Names:
    Juniper
    Linden
    Hazel
    Banyan
    Forest
    Ash
    Willow
    & Laurel

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  26. KendelMay 1, 2014 at 12:04 PM

    I love giving books as baby gifts. At the moment, I love the name Clara.

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  27. Sharon O'mahonyMay 1, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    Gorgeous, love the pictura street parade too. Favourite baby name Madeline Daisy, Madeline's favourite is Penny.

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  28. eliseMay 1, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    Congrats on your Book! The illustrations are beautiful!

    I enjoy the name Lucy, because it's simple and sweet (: and also has such a differing presence in women's history.

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  29. melinda beaversMay 1, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    I'm noticing a distinct lack of boy baby names… is there a reason for that? Would I be completely off base by picking a couple boy names? Because I actually know a couple little boys with awesome names: Cayden and Gatlin

    Beautiful book, Sophie! Can't wait to see it in person. :)

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  30. AnonymousMay 1, 2014 at 1:01 PM

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  31. AnonymousMay 1, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    Eleanor!

    I LOVE your illustrations, especially Ivy & Bean!

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  32. UnknownMay 1, 2014 at 2:00 PM

    Hazel and Charlie

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  33. ConstanceMay 1, 2014 at 2:13 PM

    I once knew a family who named their babies Carrot, Cotton and Fennel. Last name of Seed.

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  34. AnonymousMay 1, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    Felix and Violaine... those are some sweet baby faces...I suppose I would choose the 4th one.

    ~Leslie

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  35. MegMay 1, 2014 at 2:23 PM

    Beautiful! Baby name (my own beautiful boy): Lev

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  36. Rebecca @ Sturdy For Common ThingsMay 1, 2014 at 5:52 PM

    I will also include names of my own sweet babes:
    Lorelei & Mira

    Looking forward to reading THE BABY TREE with them and the library kiddos!

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  37. UnknownMay 1, 2014 at 6:11 PM

    Norah :)

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  38. Make!Do!May 1, 2014 at 6:48 PM

    I would be a bad mother if I didn't say Simone, my daughters name, but the name Ramona was on the very short list - for obvious literary reasons.

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  39. VickiMay 1, 2014 at 7:21 PM

    I'd love to name a daughter Sapphire (from the INGO series), but my husband has nixed that. So I will submit it here!

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  40. Tracy S SchmidtMay 1, 2014 at 7:37 PM

    We love your books and your artwork! Emily is one of our favorite names. We like babies 1,4 and 6 the best, but they are all adorable.

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  41. Lisa AnchinMay 1, 2014 at 7:42 PM

    The book looks beautiful! I can't wait to see it in person.

    Micah is the name of my two week old nephew.

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  42. mama sasMay 1, 2014 at 9:39 PM

    Cybelle

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  43. Jelyn ArticunaMay 1, 2014 at 10:12 PM

    Yakap for baby number 4. It's the Filipino term for "hug".

    Congrats on your new book, Sophie. You've been an inspiration to me as an aspiring illustrator. I've got 3 of your books already, and I'll definitely add The Baby Tree in my collection.

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  44. PattiMay 1, 2014 at 10:51 PM

    So beautiful!

    Lucy

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  45. JillyMay 1, 2014 at 11:23 PM

    Evan

    So beautiful!

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  46. EsMay 2, 2014 at 3:49 AM

    Love this book. Our baby's name is Courtney Elizabeth.

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  47. KarenMay 2, 2014 at 3:59 AM

    8... Kleopatra!

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  48. KarenMay 2, 2014 at 4:00 AM

    8... Kleopatra!

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  49. Jeannie HuntMay 2, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    Violet

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  50. Danzel @Silver Shoes and Rabbit HolesMay 2, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    Clementine

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  51. JudyMay 2, 2014 at 5:28 PM

    love your work!

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