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I Am A Big Sister!: An affirmation book for girls becoming a big sister (Ages 2-7)
Paperback
Series: I Am Ready. Big Kid Moments., Book 1
Publisher: Story Time Books
Published: May 14 2026
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.08 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
I Am A Big Sister! is the becoming a big sister book for girls - an affirmation-based picture book for girls ages 2-7, written to help them step into the role of big sister with confidence, pride, and a sense of belonging.
Told through the perspective of a lovable bear cub, the story follows the full emotional arc of the transition - from the quiet wonder of a growing belly, through the triumphant arrival of the baby, to the everyday moments that make a big sister feel essential. She fetches a wipe, pushes the stroller, sings a soft lullaby, and helps at bath time. Her parents look at her with full attention and tell her what every child needs to hear: she was made for this.
The story closes with the whole family named and held together - and the affirmation fully earned. Written in short, bold affirmations designed to be spoken aloud, the text invites children to claim each line as their own. The more it is read, the more those words become theirs.
Warm, painterly illustrations featuring a family of bears bring each spread to life with humor, tenderness, and joy. I Am A Big Sister! addresses the real emotional landscape of the transition - excitement, identity, love, and the need for parental reassurance - without reducing the experience to a simple facts-about-babies narrative. It is designed for repeated reading in the weeks before and after baby arrives.
Perfect for:
- Big sister books for toddlers and early readers ages 2-7 preparing to welcome a new baby
- Girls stepping into the big sister role who need excitement and reassurance - not just facts about the new baby
- Baby shower gifts, hospital bag books, and gift-from-the-baby traditions
- Families looking for an affirmation book that builds pride, confidence, and belonging alongside the new sibling
- Nightly read-alouds in the weeks before baby arrives - repetition is the point
I Am A Big Sister! is Book 1 in the I Am Ready. Big Kid Moments. series. Also available: I Am A Big Brother! - for boys stepping into their new role.
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