The Baby Tree

Written & illustrated by Sophie Blackall

A boy's quest for the truth about where babies come from leads to amusing answers.

4.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,419 ratings

40 pages· 598 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

A young boy, curious about his soon-to-arrive sibling, embarks on a quest to discover where babies come from. He asks everyone he meets, from the babysitter to the mailman, receiving a variety of humorous and imaginative answers. As his curiosity grows, so does the anticipation of the real answer. Will his parents finally reveal the truth, or will the mystery deepen? This delightful journey offers both laughter and gentle enlightenment, making it a perfect read for inquisitive minds.

From the publisher

After learning that his parents are expecting a baby, a young boy asks several people where babies come from and gets a different answer from each before his parents have a chance to give the right answer. Includes advice on answering questions about reproduction.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2014)Golden Kite Honor (2015)

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Words: 598
Reading age: 5–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD540L

Themes & topics

Books about trees Books about babies Books about new babies Books about family Books about health and daily living

What readers & critics say

Reviews

4.8

out of 7

5.3

“This book is humorous (to adults, anyway) and a great way to talk to your kids about where babies actually come from in an educational and child-appropriate way. With fun illustrations, the story is also a great primer for kids getting a new sibling.”

B is for Bookworm

Trusted reviewer

4.5

“This book answers the age-old question "Where do babies come from?" in a way that is anatomically correct without being too explicit, after going through several iterations of other answers a child might be given such as from a baby tree, from an egg, from a hospital and from the stork. I'd recommend parents browse through this book before reading it with their kiddos to make sure this is how you'd like to present the information.”

Marmee

Trusted reviewer

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