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by Shelli Netko (Author)
When five-year-old Angie learns there's going to be a new baby in the family, she isn't sure what to think. She has always been the baby-the youngest, the one everyone looks after, the one who gets extra snuggles, stories, and time with Mama. Suddenly, everything feels different. As she tries to imagine life with a new baby, Angie begins to wonder where she will fit in. Will there still be room for her? Will things stay the same? And most importantly, will Mama and Daddy still love her just as much?
As Angie works through her feelings, she discovers that becoming a big sister is more complicated than she expected. She feels excited one moment and worried the next. Through a loving and reassuring conversation with her mama, Angie is encouraged to talk about her fears, ask questions, and share what is in her heart. Together, they explore what it means to grow, to change, and to make room for someone new in the family.
Slowly, Angie begins to understand something important: love doesn't get divided when a family grows-it multiplies. While she may no longer be the baby, she will always have a special place in her family. As she starts to imagine holding, helping, teaching, and loving her new sibling, her worries begin to soften. In their place grows something unexpected-a big sister heart.
Big Sister Big Heart is a warm and reassuring children's picture book about family, change, belonging, and the emotions that often accompany the arrival of a new baby. Through Angie's relatable journey, young readers will learn that it is okay to have mixed feelings, ask questions, and talk about their fears. The story gently opens conversations about becoming a big brother or big sister, adjusting to a growing family, and understanding that there is always room for more love.
Perfect for families expecting a new baby, preschool and kindergarten-aged children, classrooms, counselors, and grandparents, Big Sister Big Heart offers comfort, encouragement, and an important reminder: when love is shared, it doesn't get smaller-it grows.
