Their place is still there
The story keeps the older child at the center too, with their own room, questions, jobs, jokes, and people who still have time for them.
New sibling stories
A new-baby story that makes room for the big sibling too.
A baby is coming, and everyone has something to say about it. Your child invents the characters, questions, and small adventure, then sees themselves become part of the new family story.
Big feelings can coexist
Excitement and jealousy can both belong on the page. A child does not have to choose one feeling to be ready.
A story to reread
Read it before the baby arrives, then revisit it when the new routine feels different from what everyone imagined.
Read a real Storybox story tonight
Each of these started as one idea said out loud. They are free to read, with a picture on every page and a button that reads them aloud.
A Drop and a Beam
A tiny raindrop and a cheerful sunbeam meet over a droopy flower and learn they can help it more together than apart.
Ages 4 to 6 4 min read
Rusto and Zippy's Big Adventure
An old boot on a dusty shelf and a speedy new sneaker seem too different to be friends, until a ball rolls somewhere only one of them can reach.
Ages 4 to 6 4 min read
The Marshmallow Rain Day
Soft marshmallows start falling from the sky, and Anya and Javier decide the best thing to do with a basket of them is share.
Ages 4 to 6 3 min read
How it works
Storybox keeps the flow simple so families can spend more time reading and less time managing screens.
1
Say what the family is wondering
Your child can talk about the baby, the hospital, the new room, or what they hope will stay the same.
2
Choose the story's helper
Maybe it is a grandparent, a stuffed animal, a sibling superhero, or someone who knows how to make room.
3
Read it together
The finished story gives you a calm way to talk about the new baby without turning every conversation into a lesson.
Keep exploring
Try this with your child
Ask what stays the same
A favorite breakfast, a bedtime song, or a walk with a parent can make the future feel less like it is replacing everything.
Do not force the happy ending
Let the story include uncertainty. A child can be curious and worried in the same story.
Reread after the baby arrives
The first version is about imagining. The second version can help your child tell you what actually feels different.
Parent questions
Can this help prepare a child for a new baby?
A story cannot predict every feeling, but it gives your child a way to talk about the change and imagine their place in the family.
Can the story include the baby's name?
Yes. Your child can say the names and details they want to include, along with the things they are excited or unsure about.
What if my child feels jealous?
That feeling can belong in the story too. Making room for honest feelings is more useful than insisting the child be happy all the time.
Can we read it with grandparents?
Yes. A new-sibling story can be a gentle way for grandparents or other close family members to join the conversation.