A heartwarming and relatable story for oldest children – perfect for children expecting a new arrival or growing into their big sibling role.
Then, one day, a baby arrived.
And I became the oldest, the big one, the biggest little.
Told through the eyes of an oldest child, this comforting picture book sensitively explores the joys and challenges of being the biggest.
When a baby is born, our narrator eagerly embraces her new role as the family’s big kid. She helps, teaches and takes the lead as she discovers the world with her little sibling.
But as the first to start school and with so much still to learn, being the biggest starts to feel tricky. Fortunately, Mum is on hand to help.
Through playful scenes and moving moments, this story reassures oldest children that they're not alone.