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  • Bibliography:
    10 Books
  • First Book:
    September 2007
  • Latest Book:
    April 2024
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Book List in Order: 10 titles



  • The knock-knock joke: a kid classic. So many funny, punny punchlines. It was just screaming for its own book. To do this classic joke justice, we decided to gather fourteen of the best-known and most talented children?s book artists to illustrate the...



  • An enchanting tale of hidden beauty and fierce courage, retold in the style of T’ang Dynasty poetry and illustrated with charm and grace A young Chinese princess is sent from her father’s kingdom to marry the king of a far-off land. She must leav...



  • Edward can't fall asleep, and like most children, he has a million questions burning to be answered even though it's way past his bedtime. In this funny picture book about the all-familiar bedtime negotiations between child and parent, Edward and...



  • Cleverly revealing the basics of reproduction in an age-appropriate way, award-winning Sophie Blackall has created a beautiful picture book full of playful details to amuse and engage readers. Sooner or later, every child will ask, Where do babie...



  • A lavish new picture book from Caldecott-winner Sophie Blackall that will transport readers to the seaside in timeless, nautical splendor! Watch the days and seasons pass as the wind blows, the fog rolls in, and icebergs drift by. Outside, there i...



  • If You Came to Earth is a glorious guide to our home planet, and a call for us to take care of both Earth and each other. This stunning book is inspired by the thousands of childrenSophie Blackall has met during her travels around the world in sup...



  • Two-time Caldecott winner Sophie Blackall spins a winning tale about Max, a feline whose behavior doesn't win any raves, except from the boy who believes in him and finds a way to turn a negative into a positive.When a boy is FINALLY allowed to get a...



  • Two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall invites readers to peek through windows that shine like real glass on this lavish book’s cover, and explore the dollhouse-like world of a beloved farmhouse where twelve children were born and raised.O...



  • INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER!​ A gift for any child with an unbridled imagination, this bestseller from award-winning creator Sophie Blackall captures the astonishing spectacle of life as a horse. And with a cover adorned with glitter, this romp...






  • Join a child captain and parent first mate as they embark on a wild high seas adventure…all without leaving the living room! This imaginative romp of a picture book is filled with glorious illustrations from a beloved Caldecott Medalist and New Yor...


Award-Winning Books by Sophie Blackall

Hello Lighthouse
2019 Caldecott Medal -- Picture Book


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Sophie Blackall has published 10 books.

Sophie Blackall does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Ahoy!, was published in April 2024.

The first book by Sophie Blackall, Knock, Knock, was published in September 2007.

No. Sophie Blackall does not write books in series.