Cry When the Baby Cries

Philippa Perry describes it as the most accurate depiction of becoming a parent she's read, and Lucy Jones praises Becky Barnicoat for her clever, humorous, and insightful approach. This graphic memoir serves as a fresh counterpoint to traditional parenting books by offering a candid, darkly humorous, and illuminating portrayal of early parenthood, capturing its chaos, magic, and delirium. Barnicoat shares relatable and intimate anecdotes, covering everything from hospital bag essentials to the complexities of gentle parenting. She explores the journey from pregnancy to the wild toddler years, offering reassurance to new parents navigating their altered lives. Her narrative invites readers to experience and find humor in moments of vulnerability, as they adjust to the peculiar world governed by a demanding yet endearing little one. As Isabel Greenberg and Nell Frizzell note, Barnicoat's work is not only tender and beautifully illustrated but also laugh-out-loud funny, making it essential reading for parents and their friends.