Publication Date: September 2, 2025
Source: From Netgalley and NorthSouth Books for review. This in no way alters my opinion or review.
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Synopsis:
A sweet, joyous celebration of nine unique children and their lifelong friendship.Nine little people are born on the same day. All of them experience love and care in their different families, and they grow up doing everything together. They become the best of friends.9 Little People is an ode to friendship and family. It is an ode to belonging and acceptance. It invites children–and their families–to imagine a community where everyone is brought together by their commonalities, as well as celebrated for their differences.In sweet, rhyming text, author Regina Feldmann shares how the nine children change and develop, celebrating important and silly moments together—and many moments in between. Martina Stuhlberger’s thoughtful illustrations bring their world to life in vibrant colors.
Review:
9 Little People follows nine children born on the same day as they grow up together. The book does a lovely job showcasing diversity: across families and day to day experiences. It shared uniqueness and differences in a positive and uplifting light. Overall highlighting the celebration of friendship through their years and differences without being too deep in an accessible, age-appropriate way.
The rhyming text was engaging and playful, and it was fairly short, making it great for a single sitting, short attention spans, or before bedtime.
The illustrations were appealing and I think that younger readers will enjoy the colors and the detailed characters that were showcased. The backgrounds were more soft and muted, in pastel tones that I think keep the focus on the children and their activities.
There is also a very lovely reader's note that adds warmth.
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