With this whimsical premise, Xiao has crafted a heartwarming tale that perfectly captures the exhausting yet rewarding reality of caring for little ones.The simple text is gracefully balanced with the visual exuberance of babies tumbling across pages, exploring their surroundings, and eventually snuggling up together. A sweet, rambunctious celebration of babyhood that begs for repeated readings. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Delightfully silly, Xiao's picture book brings out the bliss and exhaustion that come with caring for little bundles of joy. The minimal text and soft, natural-toned backgrounds, painted in light washes of gouache and pencil, highlight the couple's easygoing, carefree lifestyle, and their interactions with the babies are marked by a deep sense of patience and attentiveness. Share this book with soon-to-be siblings and their expecting parents. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books.
Seven Babies