The Little Heart That Waited
Paperback
FamilyGeneral Juvenile Fiction
ISBN13: 9781764407519
Publisher: Stephanie Mancini
Published: Feb 22 2026
Pages: 30
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.08 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Waiting can feel big when you're little.
The Little Heart That Waited is a tender children's story about a family hoping to grow, and a child whose heart longs to become a sibling. As time passes, the story gently captures the emotions of hope, love, and the quiet magic found within family.
Written with warmth and sensitivity, this book offers comfort to families navigating fertility challenges, while also speaking to children who dream of welcoming a new sibling. It is a reassuring reminder that families are created in many different ways, and that love, patience and connection are always at the heart of it all.
A thoughtful children's book based on the Author's personal experience navigating fertility struggles whilst continuing to raise a child and dealing with all of the emotions that come with it. The Little Heart That Waited is a gentle way to discuss:
- Infertility and family planning;
- Secondary infertility;
- Waiting for a new sibling; and
- Love, patience and hope.
Perfect for families going through similar circumstances, this heartfelt story supports meaningful conversations while reassuring children that their feelings - and their hopes - matter.
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