About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their firstborn child is experiencing the transition of a new baby entering the family or when the child is feeling a sense of displacement. It is designed to reassure an older sibling that while their role in the family is changing, their unique history as the 'first' is a permanent and sacred part of the family story. The book chronicles a series of milestones, from the first smile and cuddle to the first steps and the first time they taught their parents how to be a mother and father. With gentle prose and warm illustrations, it serves as a powerful tool for identity building and security. Best suited for children ages 2 to 6, it provides a quiet space for one on one connection during a season of big changes, reminding the child that they are the original explorer of their parents' hearts.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book handles the topic of sibling arrival indirectly. While it doesn't explicitly show a new baby in every scene, the subtext is entirely about securing a child's place in the hierarchy of a growing family. The approach is secular and deeply emotional.
Ideal Reader
A four year old who has recently become a big brother or sister and is struggling with feelings of 'second best' or nostalgia for the time when it was just them and their parents.
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