Personalised book about sibling arguments and feelings: your child's Big Sister Mix-Up

What happens in your child's Big Sister Mix-Up

1. Your child finds their treasured toy missing from its usual place.
2. Your child discovers big sister playing with it and the argument begins.
3. After some space, your child explains exactly what felt unfair.
4. Big sister shares her side of the mix-up and listens to your child.
5. Together, they mend the muddle and agree what to do next time.

How the first page could read

Your child knew exactly where the treasured toy belonged: on the blue shelf, beside the books. But this morning, the shelf was empty. From the next room came a familiar sound — big sister was playing with it. Your child's tummy tightened. “That wasn’t fair,” whispered your child.

Your child’s name, look and little details replace these words, and the whole story is written for their age.

Why this story works

Sibling disagreements can begin with something small, especially when a favourite toy is involved. This story gives your child a recognisable moment: finding something precious moved, feeling cross, and not knowing how to start putting it right. Rather than rushing past the argument, the pages make room for both children’s feelings and show your child using clear, everyday words about what happened. The resolution is practical, not perfect: listening, explaining, and making a simple plan for next time. With your child illustrated as the main character, it is a gentle prompt for talking about sharing, asking first and repairing a muddle after tempers have cooled.

Reading it together

• Pause when your child says what felt unfair and ask whether anything similar has happened with a sibling or friend.
• After reading, practise one useful sentence together, such as “Please ask me before you use that.”
• Let your child choose a treasured object and make a simple family plan for borrowing it.

Suggested art style: Coloured pencil

Coloured pencil gives the home setting, favourite toy and changing expressions a warm, familiar feel. You can pick any of the four styles and change the details in the form.