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.
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.