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Cry When the Baby Cries

by Becky Barnicoat

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Published 26th February 2026
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Description

‘By turns bloody, sweet, bleak and joyful… It is also very, very funny’ NEW STATESMAN

This is a graphic memoir (like a graphic novel, but true – and also a bit graphic).

It’s about the delirium, chaos and strangeness of becoming a parent for the first time.

It’s for every one who has ever wondered if it’s ok to cry when the baby cries – and also laugh, snort, lie on the floor naked and drool when the baby drools.

This is definitely not a parenting manual, but it might be the only book about parenting you’ll ever need.

‘You will cry, yes, but mainly snort with laughter’ SUNDAY TIMES

The most accurate account of becoming a parent I have ever read‘ PHILIPPA PERRY

‘Bracingly truthful… very funny’ OBSERVER

It made me laugh, weep, cheer and howl… essential reading for parents and their peers.‘ NELL FRIZZELL

So clever, so funny, so astute, so healing. Becky Barnicoat is a stone cold genius‘ LUCY JONES

Details

Cry When the Baby Cries
by Becky Barnicoat

ISBN
9781529977172

Publisher
Vintage Publishing

Binding
Paperback

Publication date
Feb. 26, 2026

Dimensions
19.7cm x 13.4cm x 2.3cm