Sophie Blackall (www.sophieblackall.com) is the illustrator of several award-winning picture books, including Meet Wild Boars by Meg Rosoff, Pecan Pie Baby by Jacqueline Woodson, Big Red Lollipop (by Rukhsana Khan), and the Ivy and Bean books by Annie Barrows. Her many honors include a BCCB Blue Ribbon, Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Award, Society of Illustrators Founders Award, Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Book, Book Sense 76 Pick, and New York Times Top Ten Picture Book. Her artwork has also appeared in murals as part of the New York City MTA’s “Arts for Transit” program. Previously she has had jobs in a shoe shop and a robot factory. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.
A young girl named Evangeline is found in a boot and adopted by a shoemaker and his wife, but her life is turned upside down when she is kidnapped by a wealthy woman who wants to exploit her singing talent.
Two unlikely friends tackle magic, ghosts, and records in their quirky adventures.
A lighthouse keeper and his wife live on a tiny island at the edge of the world.
A young girl befriends a classmate who claims to be a witch and together they cast a spell on the girl's older sister
A boy hears the true story of a veterinarian who adopts a bear cub and names her Winnie during World War I.
Discover the secrets of a farmhouse where twelve children grew up, echoing with stories and history.
Imagine life as a horse. Can you fit in your clothes or give your sister a ride?
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Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
A young girl named Evangeline is found in a boot and adopted by a shoemaker and his wife, but her life is turned upside down when she is kidnapped by a wealthy woman who wants to exploit her singing talent.
Two friends explore friendship through imaginative play as they pretend to be dogs.
Two sisters embark on a whimsical quest to make new friends with imaginative plans.
Two sisters explore the magic hidden in everyday life.
A child and parent embark on a living room sea adventure.
Imagine life as a horse. Can you fit in your clothes or give your sister a ride?
Discover the secrets of a farmhouse where twelve children grew up, echoing with stories and history.
Discover everyday joys and create your own moments of delight.
A girl with a secret is hunted by a king. Can she find safety and truth?
A young boy gets a cat and learns to care for it.
A group of second-graders become obsessed with finding treasure after meeting a treasure hunter at their school's career fair.
A visitor from outer space learns about life on Earth and its inhabitants.
A hidden witch lives among them. Can Primo uncover the truth before it's too late?
A girl defies tradition to compete in a boar hunt for a coveted prize.
A young girl tries to get a sister to cure her of being spoiled.
A lighthouse keeper and his wife live on a tiny island at the edge of the world.
Discover young women who defied norms and changed history through poetry and art.
Sergio must balance ghostly demands and family expectations in a town of witches.
Two men risk everything to be the first to fly across the English Channel.
A timid girl faces her fear of a witch in a town of magic and mischief.
Children outsmart witches causing chaos in an ancient town.
A mysterious ring may hold the key to stopping mischievous witches.
A boy hears the true story of a veterinarian who adopts a bear cub and names her Winnie during World War I.
Four families, four centuries, one dessert. Discover how life changes through a simple recipe.
A boy's quest for the truth about where babies come from leads to amusing answers.
A young girl becomes a private investigator to solve the mystery of a yellow rope that appears in her neighborhood.
A small postman turns to boxing to prove his strength.
A boy gains nine lives from his cat, but reckless adventures bring unexpected consequences.
A young girl creates her own summer camp with her friend and recruits other kids to join in on the fun.
Explore the whimsical world of twins through playful poems and fun facts.
A girl teams up with bunny detectives to rescue her kidnapped parents from foxes.
Two friends try to get their hands on a special kind of cheese that comes with a fun wax coating.
A chaotic supermarket trip reveals a baby's hidden wisdom.
Gia fears a new baby will disrupt her life with Mama.
A young girl navigates the challenges of having a little sister who always wants to tag along.
Two second-grade girls try to find a solution to global warming for their school science fair.
Two friends try to escape their ballet class by running away to the aquarium, but things don't go as planned.
Six wombats wander the outback, unaware of a lurking dingo.
Two unlikely friends tackle magic, ghosts, and records in their quirky adventures.
A nervous snail fears monsters, but his friend checks everywhere to keep him safe. Are monsters closer than they think?
Two friends try to be good and attract animals to them, but things don't go as planned and they end up causing chaos in their neighborhood.
A young girl named Bean is left in the care of her older sister Nancy, who is babysitting for the first time, and chaos ensues as Bean tries to escape and have fun despite Nancy's rules
Two young friends try to break a world record and become famous.
Two second-grade friends try to rid their school of a ghost that is haunting the bathroom.
A young girl befriends a classmate who claims to be a witch and together they cast a spell on the girl's older sister
A young girl named Ruby navigates her life in a large household in China during the early 20th century.
Clever crows outsmart a sneaky snake to protect their eggs in a witty tale of triumph over greed.
Creative company
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Sophie Blackall's books.
