I am NOT Sophie!, by Robyn Hodess

The I am NOT Sophie! Awareness Tour is presented in partnership* with Robyn Hodess and The Children’s Book Review.

Roar, stomp, and hiss your way into a wild adventure as we kick off the virtual book tour for I am NOT Sophie! by Robyn Hodess!

Sophie, a little girl with a big imagination, becomes a different animal each day, from a roaring tiger to a slithering snake—until she discovers that being herself is the greatest adventure of all. I am NOT Sophie! is a playful, beautifully illustrated story that celebrates creativity, self-expression, and the magic of being uniquely you.

Readers who follow this virtual book tour can 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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About the Book

I am NOT Sophie!

Written by Robyn Hodess

Illustrated by Terry Kole

Ages: 0-3 | 14 Pages

Publisher: Mascot Kids! (2025) | ISBN: 979-8891383838

Publisher’s Book Summary: 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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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.

Thanks for following along with us on Robyn Hodess’ I am NOT Sophie! awareness tour!