Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers: AWARENESS TOUR: I Am Not Sophie! by Robyn Hodess, Illustrated by Terry Kole

Monday, June 2, 2025

AWARENESS TOUR: I Am Not Sophie! by Robyn Hodess, Illustrated by Terry Kole - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!

Welcome back to a double dose of fun here on Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers!

That's right! Today we have not one BUT TWO fabulous stories to shine the book spotlight on, and they both are coming to us via The Children's Book Review AWARENESS TOUR for each.

First up, a story about a little girl that's not a little girl, but only sometimes. 😉 You'll see. Ready or not fair readers, here comes today's first title in the spotlight...

I am NOT Sophie !

Robyn Hodess

Illustrated by

Terry Kole

Ages: 0-3 | 14 Pages

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Mascot Kids! (2025)

Sophie is a little girl with a BIG imagination! Every day, she wakes up and decides to be a different animal. On Sunday, she pounces and roars through the house like a tiger. On Monday, she stomps and trumpets like a mighty elephant. Throughout the week, she is a slithering snake, a bouncy monkey, and even a scary alligator! By the end of the week, Sophie discovers that being herself is the best adventure of all.

Filled with playful illustrations and a heartwarming message about self-acceptance, I am NOT Sophie! encourages young readers to embrace their own unique magic—because sometimes, being YOU is the most wonderful thing of all!

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As I said, Sophie is not always Sophie, and her mom is perfectly okay with that! Haven't you ever wanted to be something you weren't? Try on a new persona? Give in to those animal instincts? Scream like a monkey. Chirp like a bird. Chomp like a crocodile. ROAR like a tiger. So many options (and more!), and Sophie gets to explore every which one she wants... right down to being Sophie, whatever the end result might be.

This is a story about finding yourself and being allowed to find yourself. It's a story about acceptance of EVERY PIECE of your wild heart, whether it wears clothing, fur, feathers, or scales. It's about growing up and finding your way, and a reminder to never lose that side of ourselves that let's us simply BE US... whatever that might look or sound like. The colorful illustrations that grace every page bring the story vividly to life, and I can easily see kiddos reaching for it time and again... especially when they get to act out Sophie's different sides! Can we say SOUND EFFECTS? 😃

A memorable read perfect for family bookshelves and classroom storytime settings alike!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Robyn Hodess is a lifelong creative with a passion for storytelling through art. For over thirty-five years, she has worked across all mediums, from graphic design and botanical illustration to painting and encaustic. While raising her three daughters—Erin, Hannah, and Sophie—as a stay-at-home mom, she infused creativity into everyday life, finding inspiration in the wonder and imagination of childhood. Now, she is bringing that same passion to the world of children’s books, crafting stories that spark curiosity, joy, and self-discovery.

Through her heartfelt narratives, she hopes to inspire young minds to embrace creativity and see the magic in the world around them. Robyn currently lives in Park City, Utah, with her husband, dog Huey, a house full of art supplies, and a heart full of stories waiting to be told.

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GIVEAWAY

Enter for a chance to win a copy of the I am NOT Sophie! board book. Don’t miss out on your chance—enter the giveaway today!

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Special thanks to Bianca of The Children's Book Review for the chance to bring this title to you and for the ecopy for review! (THANKS!) This post is sponsored by Amplify Publishing Group. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view. For more information on this author, her other works, the illustrator, or the publisher, feel free to click through the links above. Be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!

TOUR SCHEDULE

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

The Children’s Book Review

Tour Kick Off for I am NOT Sophie!

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

@PagesforPaige

Book Review of I am NOT Sophie!

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Lisa’s Reading

Guest Post about I am NOT Sophie!

Friday, May 9, 2025

The Starlit Path