9 Little People is a heartwarming and beautifully illustrated picture book that follows nine babies born on the same day in the same neighborhood.
The rhymes are engaging and cute, and the soft, detailed illustrations bring so much warmth to the story! I really enjoyed looking at the artwork and I loved how naturally it showcased diverse families, cultures, and lifestyles.
I feel like it will be perfect for younger children and the author's note at the end made me appreciate this lovely picture book even more!

9 babies born on the same day become friends as they grow up. Super cute story and picture book 😍
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for sharing an early copy

Whimsical pastel illustrations follow 9 newborns growing up in the same neighborhood with simple and repetitive rhyming narration, great for supporting developing readers.

3.25 Stars
An early reader children's book that includes expressive illustrations, rhyming text, and portraying themes of all types, shapes, and sizes of family, this book is cute but only scratched the surface.

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This is a cute book but not particularly deep or anything. The illustrations of multicultural babies growing up together in the same community remind me of the place I live in.

Wow, this book has some of the most beautiful illustrations I've seen in a long time. I can't wait to see the physical book -- I'm sure they will be even more gorgeous in real life. I love the inclusivity of race / background / family structure / ability / etc., and I think so many kids will see themselves in this book.

The author's note is beautiful and after I read it, I had to read the story again. It changes the meaning for me. I almost wish the note was at the beginning!

Thank you to the publisher for an advance copy of this book!

The illustration in this children’s book is very well done. The colors and style draw your attention and my nephew enjoyed reading it along with me. I do think the font size could have been a little larger but I can see how it would distract from the art work. The book is diverse, and not the classical story rhyme we often see.

A heartwarming celebration of friendship, family, and the beauty of growing up together.

9 Little People by Regina Feldmann is a caring and uplifting picture book that captures the magic of childhood and the power of community. Told in pleasing rhymes, the story follows nine children born on the same day who share their lives—from everyday adventures to major milestones—with warmth, love, and laughter.

What makes this book truly special is its message: that belonging comes from both what we share and what makes us unique. Each child is lovingly portrayed with their own personality and background, offering young readers a gentle introduction to themes of diversity, acceptance, and togetherness.

The vibrant illustrations compliment the lyrical storytelling. Every page is filled with joyful detail that invites children to explore, connect and imagine their own circles of friendship. A delightful read that would be a good fit for different reading settings that include bedtime or story time. The ideal range for this book is ages 4-8.

This book is great. I love the authors explanation of why she picked 9 little people vs 5 or 10 like is so often done. I loved seeing the diversity in the 9 little people characters and their families. Very validating book that helps open children minds to the idea that families can look different, other child can look different and we can still all enjoy the same things.

9 Little People by Regina Feldman
This is a really cute book! It has great alliteration and rhyme. The illustrations are bright and colorful It will easily catch and keep the attention of the target ages of 4-8 years old.
I love the positive them of difference and friendship. 4/5⭐
I would love to Thank NetGalley for the opportunity to review an ARC of this charming book!

My five year old have this a sideways thumb on the scale of thumbs down to thumbs up so I'm going to go ahead and count that as a three. It was a cute five minute book and the illustrations were adorable. The story is about 9 children born on the same day who all grow up together but all with unique family dynamics and unique characteristics. Each page had a one line ryhme. I was a little thrown off that all of the pages were the "9" theme but there was a random "1". I think this would have made more sense either as all 9's or have pages for all of the other numbers as well.

This was a perfect book for my kids aged 2 and 3. It introduces diversity in a fun and relatable way. My kids loved picking out the different kids and wanted to name them and their families. They asked to read it again. We enjoyed the illustrations. The story is simple yet impactful. Brought up lots of good conversations with my children about other people who may be different from themselves.

This is such a sweet book that I think my kids would love. The message is beautiful and I especially like that it is written in verse, which is always a hit for both kids and adults alike. Unfortunately, because I read this on my Kindle (in black and white), I didn’t get to see the illustrations at the highest quality, but I will definitely be looking to pick this one up at the library or bookstore!

Thank you to NetGalley and NorthSouth Books Inc./NorthSouth Books for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!

9 Little People is a children's book that highlights 9 different children, all born on the same day, and how they all grow up together. This story from Regina Feldmann is very cute! Although all the '9 little people' come from different families, they also share similarities - showcasing the greater human connection at play. There are different cultures and individual differences, with a common thread of community and love.

The illustrations by Martina Stuhlberger make the book so cozy and inviting! I love real art in children's books and not the more animated/AI type of style. Her use of colors and facial expressions brilliantly compliment the story.

Thank you to NetGalley, NorthSouth Books Inc., NorthSouth Books, the author Regina Feldmann, and the illustrator Martina Stuhlberger for an ARC of 9 Little People in exchange for an honest review!

The cover caught my attention. I love the art style, it's simple but detailed and eye catching. This will be a great book for storytime at our library. I put in a purchase request for it :) Lovely story with a nice cadence and illustrating a wide variety of families and babies. Super cute!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this digital ARC. This book comes out on September 2, 2025.

This book begins with 9 expectant moms about to give birth, then tells the story of those 9 little babies and follows them as they grow older. It’s a great way to show diversity and friendship.

This is a really lovely group of babies and their families. The words were cozy and simple, perfect for a bedtime story or a new reader. What I really enjoyed was the inclusiveness of the illustrations. In addition to being completely beautiful. From the multitude of skin colors to the various family structures, there was so much good representation in this book. There was also wheelchair representation, which I find harder to find in children's books, and always allows for good discussion with my children. Overall, really enjoyed.

Nothing special about this and not my cup of tea. Just some rhymes with pretty art. Good for early readers and bonding time though.

A colorful picture book that can be read in under five minutes. Depicting a multicultural world. There is some rhyme. There is a cute dog. What more could you want?

Lovely little book for children. Great message about friendship, equality and having fun!
Pretty images throughout.
Your little one will love reading this with you and you’ll enjoy the pictures.