Ever wondered what life would be like with seven babies? Wonder no longer!
In this joyful and heartwarming debut picture book, Forest Xiao captures all the chaos, comedy and love that come with having a new baby in the family and then ...multiplies it by SEVEN! Follow seven busy babies as they crawl, dribble, cry, chew, explore, play and turn everyday life upside down in the most delightful ways.
Perfect for sharing with babies, toddlers, this charming story celebrates family life, sibling relationships and the wonder of early childhood through Forest Xiao's bold, graphic illustrations and irresistible visual humour. Packed with funny details and expressive characters, it's a book families will enjoy reading time again and again.
- A PERFECT gift for 2-4-year-olds or for families expecting a new baby.
- A joyful celebration of babies, family life and the everyday adventures of early childhood.
- Helps young children explore feelings about new siblings in a warm, funny and reassuring way.
- Forest Xiao's clear, graphic illustrations make it easy for little ones to follow the action and spot details on every page.
- Encourages interaction, discussion and repeated reading as children identify favourite babies and follow them through the story.
- The award-winning book that introduced readers to Forest Xiao's unforgettable cast of seven babies.
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PRAISE FOR SEVEN BABIES
Seven Babies is shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize and was shortlisted in the Picture Book category for the 2026 Indie Book Awards.
"A wonderfully joyful picture book for introducing children to the concept of having a sibling" - Waterstones
"The babies' expressive round faces recall Helen Oxenbury 's drawings, but Xiao's art has a zingier colour palette and a wildness of its own. It's one of the cutest, and perhaps best, picture book portrayals of new parenthood that I've ever read" - The Observer
"Xiao's delightful debut, exploring the everyday chaos that comes with having a baby in your life, has a similar look (and as much warmth) as Helen Oxenbury's A First Book for Babies series." - The Bookseller
