Cat Baby

Reach for this book when your older child is struggling to make sense of a younger sibling's unpredictable or messy behavior. It provides a lighthearted framework for processing the shift in family dynamics that occurs when a toddler begins to assert their personality. The story follows a young boy who decides that his baby brother is actually a cat, a creative coping mechanism that helps him navigate the frustrations of sharing space and toys. It is a perfect choice for children aged 5 to 8 who are moving into a more independent phase and need to see their own feelings of bewilderment and occasional jealousy reflected with humor. By framing the toddler as a different species, the book allows the older sibling to move from resentment to a place of amused patience and protective care.