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Discover joyful stories that celebrate Caribbean, African and global Black heritage, sparking curiosity, confidence and connection with every page.

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Countdown to Christmas

Countdown to Christmas with the Nine Mile Babies on their first snowy adventure! From Kenya to St. Lucia, Grandma and the Nine Mile Babies set off on a magical Christmas journey that teaches the importance of kindness, generosity, and thinking of others.

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A Christmas adventure with a message of kindness

A magical festive journey

Join Grandma and the Nine Mile Babies on a heartwarming festive journey.

Stories of kindness and giving

Encourage little ones to think of others and discover the joy of giving.

A celebration of family

Create meaningful moments and conversations through storytelling.

Discover culture

Explore Caribbean and Africa, through an engaging children's story.

“In Grandma, What’s That? Princess Booker captures the sweet, curious rhythm of a child discovering the world - one question at a time. With a loving grandma by their side, every little wonder turns into a big adventure, full of laughter, learning, and ‘just one more question!”

- Cedella Marley

Our Stories, Spoken Globally

Because every child deserves to see themselves in a story, no matter what language they speak. Explore our individual titles, now masterfully translated into Spanish and Portuguese.
Abuela ¿Qué Es Eso? Barbados

Abuela ¿Qué Es Eso? Barbados

Spanish

£11.99

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Vovó o que é Aquilo? Nine Mile Jamaica

Vovó o que é Aquilo? Nine Mile Jamaica

Portuguese

£11.99

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Discover Caribbean adventures in more languages. Explore our language editions and find a story to share with your family.

Why Choose Nine Mile Babies?

Stories where heritage takes center stage, helping you pass down culture while your child sees themselves in every adventure.

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Cultural Discovery

Beautifully illustrated storybooks that bring Caribbean heritage and global cultures to life for children aged 2 to 7.

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Empowering stories where children see themselves reflected in high-quality, beautifully illustrated adventures.

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Sarah Johnson

"I'm a fan of Nine Mile Babies and purchased their book on Jamaica. This book exceeded my expectations! It beautifully educates children about Barbados in an engaging way. I especially appreciated the questions at the back of the book and the pronunciation guide."

Sarah Johnson

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Michael Chen

"A beautifully written children's book. Grandma what's that is an engaging book that allows you to go on the journey with the nine mile babies. It keeps you intrigued to want to know more as you read. I as an adult absolutely loved it, looking forward to more books."

Michael Chen

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Emma Williams

"This is a charming story of exploration. The little ones are inquiring about the things they see along their journey with their grandma. It’s entertaining and easy for the children to follow. Great characters and picture two copies, my nephews and they loved it!"

Emma Williams

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