Book Series · 3 Books

The Sophia Books Books

In order from One Word from Sophia to Love by Sophia.

The Sophia Books series is a set of 3 picture books by Jim Averbeck, published between 2015 and 2020. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 40 pages.

One Word from Sophia
Two Problems for Sophia
Love by Sophia
One Word from Sophia
Love by Sophia
One Word from Sophia
Two Problems for Sophia
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

One Word from Sophia
Sale price
$1797
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

One Word from Sophia

By Jim Averbeck, Yasmeen Ismail (Illustrator)

A girl negotiates for a giraffe, facing four family obstacles.

40 pages· 528 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Hardcover
Summary: Sophia dreams of a giraffe for her birthday, but four family members stand in her way. Armed with presentations and pie charts, she must navigate the art of persuasion. Can one word change everything? Discover the playful journey of negotiation and determination.
The complete set

The Sophia Books Series

3 books · Published 2015–2020

One Word from Sophia
Series
Sale price
$1797

One Word from Sophia

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

A girl negotiates for a giraffe, facing four family obstacles.

Two Problems for Sophia
Series
Sale price
$1697

Two Problems for Sophia

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Sophia's pet brings chaos. Can she save it before her family falls apart?

Love by Sophia
#3 in Series
Sale price
$1799

Love by Sophia

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Can Sophia's art change her family's perspective on love before it reaches the fridge gallery?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Sophia Books series?

There are 3 books in the Sophia Books series. It began with One Word from Sophia in 2015, and the newest book, Love by Sophia, was published in 2020.

What ages are the Sophia Books books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Sophia Books to life.

01

Jim Averbeck

Author
02

Yasmeen Ismail

Illustrator

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