Born from the 1980s phenomenon that swept toy shelves and television screens, the Cabbage Patch Kids book series brought Xavier Roberts’ hand-stitched creations to storybook life. Published by Parker Brothers and Scholastic, these cheerful picture books and early readers follow the Kids through whimsical adventures of friendship, kindness, and imagination—often set in the magical BabyLand General Hospital where every child is unique and “adopted,” not made. Illustrated in the soft, rounded style that defined the original dolls, these books capture the heartwarming innocence of a generation raised on Cabbage Patch love. Today they’re a nostalgic favorite for collectors and anyone who remembers the joy of holding their very first Kid.
