Xavier's Fantastic Discovery

Cabbage Patch Kids

by Lucinda McQueen (Illustrator), Susanne Schlaifer

Xavier Roberts follows a Bunny Bee through a waterfall and, after finding himself in a magical land where children grow in cabbage patches, helps to save two of the children from kidnappers.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

Library Binding

First published January 1, 1984

Reviews

[Scout Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved reading this book as a kid. We laughed about "Emergency!"

[Desi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this to my niece and nephew. They liked it!

[A.D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bought this book in 2002 at exhibition book fair day at school. Very cult.

[lnich · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very detailed story and world for this age range! The map and description inside the front cover is a nice touch.

[Jay Gabler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Learning that Cabbage Patch Kids lore is a bastardized commercialization of Southern folk mythology has changed everything I thought I knew about the '80s.

[Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another book & tape set I discovered from when I was a kid. As usual, I lost the book but kept the tape. I must've been more into books & tapes than I realized...
This is the origin story of how Xavier Roberts discovered the Cabbage Patch Kids, hidden behind kudzu vines & tended to by bunny bees, & of his attempts to protect them from kidnappers, one of which is a giant hare (I don't remember his name, but it wasn't Harvey).
Yes, it's a weird story, but it's also wonderful, and taught many children about adoption (as well as launch an iconic, massive, 80s trend). I remember loving this story & reading it over & over, until I lost the book. Fortunately, I had the tape to enjoy & listen to over & over.

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