King Baby

Reach for this book when your once-only child is feeling displaced, resentful, or overwhelmed by the noisy arrival of a new sibling. This story features a highly imaginative girl who views her new baby brother not as a cute addition, but as a literal tyrant who has seized the throne of her household. It validates the very real feelings of frustration and loss of status that older siblings experience during this major life transition. Using humor and a royal metaphor, it allows children to laugh at the absurdity of a baby's demands while slowly realizing that even a king needs a big sister. It is perfect for preschoolers and early elementary students who have a flair for the dramatic and need to know their feelings are normal. By the end, the book offers a gentle path toward acceptance without being overly sentimental or dismissive of the older child's struggle.