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Big Kid incoming! — book cover
Big Kid incoming! — a family reading moment
Big Kid incoming! — product card
Big Kid incoming! — product card
Big Kid incoming! — product card
Big Kid incoming! — product card
Big Kid incoming! — product card

Big Kid incoming!The adventure of becoming the biggest hero of all: big brother or big sister.

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A personalized book to help your child prepare for a new baby — they become the hero of a story about love, sharing, and the courage it takes to grow up.

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By giving them the starring role before the baby even arrives. Big Sibling Soon!, the personalized book from Real Big Stories, tells the story of the baby's arrival from the older child's point of view: your child gets to see themselves becoming a big brother or big sister, with a clear, celebrated place in the family — gentle words about what's changing, and reassurance about what won't.

For older siblings aged 3 to 12. If your child is under 3, a simple picture book is a better fit: this story follows a proper narrative arc.

№ 01 · Review

« I was worried Anna would reject her little brother. We read the book three times before he was born. On the day itself, she placed her comfort toy in the crib. Just like in the story. »

— Emily, parent of Anna (4 years) · Bristol · ★★★★★

  • A complete story

    10 or 20 chapters + intro + conclusion

  • Personalised

    Name, photos, hobbies — one of a kind for your child

  • Premium format

    Hardcover binding, same beautiful size for all ages, thick matte paper, premium quality

  • Express delivery

    Printed copy delivered in 7 days · digital version ready in 24 h

№ 03 · Preview

Illustrations drawn from real books — a soft, enveloping world, perfect for sharing together before the new arrival.

16 scenes · real books · enchanted fairy-tale world

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№ 02 · Our promise

Becoming a big brother or big sister isn't a gift you unwrap with a smile. It's a passage. Our creative team writes with the conviction that children deserve a story that tells the truth — not one that frightens them, and not one that makes them feel ashamed.

What we keep, what we cut: that's what makes the difference between a book that genuinely helps and one that just pretends to.

— , on every Big Kid Incoming.

What we do

  • An emotional arc from jealousy to sharing — felt by the child, never spelled out
  • A genuine moment of feeling left out, not resolved too quickly
  • A spontaneous gesture from the child toward the baby, coming from within
  • Two silhouettes — the older child, the newborn — in true-to-life proportions
  • Soft, enveloping light throughout — never harsh contrast

What we won't do

  • The older child's regression shown as permanent
  • Lingering resentment left unresolved by the end
  • A scene of a parent shouting at or scolding the child
  • The older child explicitly abandoned or rejected by the family
  • The older child "accepting" too quickly, without having truly felt their feelings

№ 02b · The book up close · Last updated July 31, 2026

A new baby is on the way. And your older child is about to navigate a whole new place in the family. This book helps ease that transition with warmth and honesty — to read together before the birth, or after, whenever they need to find their footing again.

A new baby is coming. And your older child has to get their head around something enormous: their place in the family is changing. How do you help them look ahead without brushing aside what they're feeling — or rushing them through it?

Big Kid Now! is a personalized book designed for exactly this season. Your child is the hero — their name is woven through every page, their personality shapes the story, and their worries have space too. The baby-to-be takes the form of a second silhouette in the book: no photo needed, just a gentle presence that grows with each turn of the page.

Preparing an older child for a new baby isn't about telling them everything will be fine. It's about letting them go through something. The story makes room for a real moment of being left out — the grown-ups are talking about the baby, something slips away — and holds that feeling before resolving it. Then comes a spontaneous gesture from the big kid toward the little one, a gesture no one asked for. That's the moment children remember, and the one parents sometimes see replayed in real life a few weeks later.

Our creative team composes tender illustrations where the older child and the baby appear in proportions that tell their own story: protection, curiosity, mutual discovery. The light is warm and enveloping, the colors soft — never jarring. On the cover, the older sibling looks at their baby brother or sister, not at the reader.

  • Before the birth: ideal in the weeks leading up, to imagine it together during the wait
  • After the birth: re-anchors your older child in their big-kid role, at a moment when they may feel invisible
  • Ages 3–5: for a first introduction to being an older sibling — very tender in tone
  • Ages 6–8: a more grown-up tone, touching on responsibility and sibling closeness
  • Ages 9–12: an even more mature tone, centered on pride in the big brother or big sister role and the bond that builds over time — less about the fear of being left behind
  • Delivery: PDF in 24 hours for last-minute orders; hardcover A4 landscape with express delivery in 7 days, or standard 10–15 business days

Give your soon-to-be big brother or big sister a book that tells them, in their own words and with their own face: you matter, you are seen, and this adventure starts with you.

№ 04 · Stories to choose from

Visual preview of the The chosen comfort toy archetype

They have to choose one. Just one. The one that will go into someone else's arms. And at the moment they place it in the crib, something shifts.

  1. The child looks at their comfort toys, lined up in a row. Each one has a story. Each one matters.
  2. They pick one. They hesitate, hold it tight, put it down, pick it back up.
  3. In front of the empty crib, they finally set the toy down. And they smile — not sadly, but proudly.

For every book, our creative team selects the arc that best captures your duo — the one you'll recognise the moment you read it together.

№ 05 · FAQs

The most common questions about Big Kid incoming! — answered honestly, with nothing left out.

Does the book work before or after the baby is born?

Both. Before the birth, it's an anticipation book that helps the older child picture what's coming and understand what's about to change. After the birth, it gives them back their role as the big one — at a moment when they may feel overlooked by all the attention on the baby. Most parents order in the weeks leading up to the due date.

Do we need to know the baby's sex to order?

Not necessarily. The book works in either "big brother" or "big sister" mode, depending on what you choose at checkout. If you don't know the sex yet, you can wait until your 20-week scan — or order a neutral version where the baby is simply "the little one." Get in touch if you'd like to explore that option.

My child is already 7–8 and has had a younger sibling for a while — is it too late?

Not at all. There's an ages 6–8 version with a more mature tone that explores what it means to be the eldest, how the bond evolves over time, the arguments and the closeness. Rather than a transition, the book becomes a celebration of the sibling relationship you've already built.

Is the book suitable for an older child aged 9 to 12?

Yes, a 9–12 age version is available. The tone shifts: less focused on the raw jealousy of a young child, and more on the pride of becoming a big brother or sister, the sense of responsibility, and the bond that builds with time. The story remains honest about the mixed feelings that come with this transition, but speaks to a child who already has a real sense of what this role means.

What are the delivery times?

Our express delivery takes 7 days within mainland UK — the safe option if you need the book by a specific date. Standard delivery takes 10 to 15 working days when there's no rush. In a real hurry? The digital version (PDF) is ready within 24 hours of your order being confirmed. For international deliveries, allow extra time depending on the destination. You'll receive a tracking number by email as soon as your order ships. Any questions? Drop us a line at hello@realbigstories.com.

What size is the book, and how many pages does it have?

The book is A4 landscape format (29.7 × 21 cm when closed) — perfect for reading together side by side or laying flat on a table. The standard version has 10 illustrated chapters, plus an introduction and conclusion, coming to around 28 pages in total. The long version is nearly twice that, with 20 chapters and roughly 48 pages. Each chapter features a full-page illustration paired with text tailored to your child's age.

What's the print and paper quality like?

Printed on thick, premium matte paper. The hardcover is sturdy and the same high quality across all age ranges. The binding is sewn and glued to last — this is a book built to be read a hundred times, not to gather dust at the back of a drawer.

Can I make changes after placing my order?

Yes — as long as your book hasn't gone to print yet, which is usually within the first few hours after ordering. Get in touch as quickly as possible at hello@realbigstories.com with your order number and the change you need (a misspelled name, a photo to swap, a character to adjust). Once printing has started, we're unable to make any further changes.

What if I'm not happy with the result?

If something isn't right — a printing defect, a quality issue, or an illustration that doesn't look like your child — contact us as soon as possible after receiving your order at hello@realbigstories.com. We'll either reprint or give you a full refund, no questions asked. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, we make it right.

Are my photos and personal data safe?

Yes — your photos are only used to create the book. They're never shared, never used for anything else, and they're deleted from our servers on request. All our providers (payment, hosting, printing) are GDPR compliant.

How much can I personalize the book?

Far beyond just the name. Your child's face is illustrated from your photos, and appears on every page. You also choose the story world, the plot, the characters around them (family, friends, pet) and the little details of appearance. The book stays fully editable until you approve the preview: you read through the text, request any changes, and printing only starts once you're happy.

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