9 Little People is a tender, beautifully illustrated celebration of friendship, belonging, and diversity. Regina Feldman’s sweet rhyming text and Martina Stuhlberger’s vibrant artwork come together to create a picture book that’s both joyful and emotionally resonant.

Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and family bookshelves, this story offers a timeless message: we’re better together, and our differences make us stronger. A charming, heart-forward read that publishers and parents alike will love.

This was an adorable book with engaging graphics and fantastic representation! I loved the emphasis on the things the 9 people shared. This is definitely going to prompt some important conversations with my kids.

This beautiful read checks all of my boxes, as both a Librarian and parent! The text is inclusive and welcoming, and open to enough interpretation that prompted even my own young kids to ask questions, point things out.. engage! The illustrations complement the text in beautiful ways, and the color composition is so expertly paced. Both the story and visuals make this a truly lovely read that kids and parents alike will pick up often.

What a sweet and beautiful children’s book. The rhyming was fun, and I loved the personal note from the author at the end. Great book.

I love all of the representation!! What a cute book of just 9 babies going about their lives doing the same things even if we all come from different backgrounds.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

This was a delightful children's book about 9 little children, all different races/ethnicities/backgrounds. The story follows them through birth and childhood, highlighting the differences and similarities between cultures. It's a great book for small children to understand diversity. The illustrations are gorgeous, with a watercolor-like style. This is a simple but powerful little book.

Nine little babies are born on the same day and have so much in common even if they each appear to be a bit different.
The illustrations by Martina Stuhlberger (Illustrator) are complex and with brilliant colors that reinforce the children's uniqueness as well as their similarity.
Well suited for reading WITH someone of any age including ESL, and great for gifting to everyone, but especially to a school, waiting room or your local public library!
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9 Little People by Regina Feldmann is a delightful picture book about similarities, differences, and friendship. The artwork is delightful with so much detail that could be explored endlessly. The story is about 9 little people who are each unique but similar in so many ways - they all have a home, they all have routines in their homes, they all have families, they all love to play and splash and blow bubbles!

The story is written in rhyme, so it becomes almost a little song or chant. I'm a believer in reading to children as soon as they are born, so this writing style is perfect for the babies.

The story itself and the artwork provide so many things to talk about and explore once the child gets a little older. Most of all, it is a great reminder of the shared similarities that lead to friendship.

Thank you to NorthSouth Books and NetGalley for the Advance Reader's Copy. All opinions are my own.

9 Little People is a sweet little book that follows 9 little people from birth through childhood and beyond. It tells us through pictures and a few words that families don't have to look the same to get along and be good friends. The book is colorful and the illustrations are charming. This book is definitely for younger children but all ages can benefit from the storyline.

Beautiful children’s book to help with understanding diversity within the world. The story showcases an easy understanding of differences and similarities of our neighbors and friends. The book is illustrated beautifully to keep children's attention to the story.

This is a beautiful (and adorable) depiction of a multicultural community. I love that children from all backgrounds, abilities, etc. will be able to see themselves in this book.

This was such a sweet rhyming story to share with my child. The 9 little people born on the same day grow up in diverse, loving families, and become the best of friends. The illustrations are beautiful. We will read this over and over again!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced digital copy.

A beautifully illustrated book about the diversity that can occur right in a child's neighborhood. While the titular 9 little people were all born on the same day, they all have similarities and differences that they embrace.

I loved this book. It’s simple, it’s colorful, it’s warm, and it’s fun. I’m constantly looking for kids books that support my values, but it’s sometimes hard to find that without banging over the head with a “values message,” rather than just being part of the landscape of the book. I’m glad to learn of 9 Little People, and I look forward to buying it for a little person in my life!

9 Little People is a story for everyone! There is a lot of positive diversity, showing how love connects us all. Many different ethnicities, family dynamics, and body-types are shown in this book. It is so important to showcase all different types of families so I was excited to see so much representation. We will definitely be adding this to our Picture Book collection.

An adorable children’s book that simply expresses how we may all look different but are inherently the same. I enjoyed the bright illustrations and the simplicity of a deeper meaning. Perfect for small children being read to by a loving adult.

9 little people is a beautifully illustrated picture book for under fives. I loved the muted design of the pages and the rhyming structure throughout. The story follows the babies as the have different experiences, grow and become friends. A joy!

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy and for letting me share this story with my family. 9 Little People by Regina Feldmann is a sweet and thoughtful story about belonging and embracing differences. My 6 year old and 4 year old intently listening and captivated by the story and both agreed that they loved it. As a mother, I love finding books that celebrate being yourself, and this one does it beautifully. The illustrations are not only adorable but also inclusive and a way for all kids to see themselves reflected in a story. Highly recommend!

This was a cute little story. I liked the diversity and the pictures. But I think the story could have had a little more depth to it

‘A sweet, joyous celebration of nine unique children and their lifelong friendship.’

Loved the rhyming text. Very sweet and cute young children’s book.

Thank you NorthSouth Books!

Pub: 9.2.2025.