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Personalised book for a child becoming a big cousin: your child Meets the New Baby

Your child arrives at a busy family home to meet a new baby and learns that a big cousin can help in small, kind ways. With a grown-up nearby, your child chooses a welcome card, shares a quiet hello and finds their own place in the gathering.

  • Ages 2-5
  • Their own home town
  • Storybook watercolour
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Cover of “Ava and the Missing Rainbow”, a personalised picture book starring Ava
An example book in the storybook watercolour style

What happens in your child Meets the New Baby

  1. Your child arrives at a family home where everyone is preparing to meet the baby.
  2. A grown-up introduces your child as the new baby's big cousin.
  3. Your child chooses a card and a small welcome gift for the baby.
  4. When the room becomes busy, your child finds a quiet way to say hello.
  5. The family gathers together, and your child heads home proud to be a big cousin.

How the first page could read

On Saturday, your child stood by the front door with a small bunch of flowers. Inside, coats hung over chairs and voices filled the hall. Today the family had come together for one important reason: there was a new baby to meet. “You’re the big cousin,” said a grown-up, smiling.

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

Why this story works

This gentle family-gathering story gives your child a clear part to play when a new baby is receiving lots of attention. Rather than making them responsible for the baby, it focuses on small, believable jobs: choosing a card, finding a quiet corner and sharing a welcome. That suits ages two to five, who can spot familiar household bustle in the illustrations. Parents can use the pages to name who will be there, talk through what babies need and point out ways your child might join in at their own gathering. Little details shared during creation can make the home scene feel recognisable.

Reading it together

  • Read the book before a planned visit and pause to talk about who your child expects to see.
  • Ask your child which small welcome they would like to offer a new baby, such as a card, a drawing or a quiet hello.
  • After reading, let your child point out the busy parts of the gathering and choose where they would feel comfortable sitting.

Suggested art style: Storybook watercolour

Soft watercolour suits the warm household details and calm moments of meeting the baby. A sidekick idea: Button, a small knitted bear with a welcome ribbon. You can pick any of the four styles and change the details in the form.

Make your child Meets the New Baby

Add one photo and answer a few questions. This story is picked for you, and you’ll see the cover before you decide.

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What’s in the book

A hardcover and a paperback copy of the same personalised picture book, seen from aboveHardcoverPaperback
Both editions are 8.5" × 8.5" with the same 32 pages. The hardcover has rigid boards; the paperback has a soft cover.
pages
32pages
full-page pictures of your child
15full-page pictures of your child
square book (21.6 × 21.6 cm)
8.5" × 8.5"square book (21.6 × 21.6 cm)
years, words matched to their age
2–8years, words matched to their age
  • Front cover with their name in the title
  • Title page with their portrait and your dedication
  • 15 spreads: a picture on one page, the story on the other
  • “The End” page made especially for them
  • Printed: premium full-colour paper, paperback or hardcover
  • Digital: PDF and online flip-book reader

Questions

How is your child included in this big cousin story?

Picture to Story draws your child as the main character from one photo. When creating the book, you can add their name, age, chosen art style, adventure and a few little details, so the family gathering can include touches that matter to your child.

Is this book suitable for a child aged two to five?

Yes. The story is planned for ages two to five, with a simple home setting, short helpful actions and a gentle first meeting. Picture to Story adjusts the words per page for the child’s age, while the book remains a 32-page story with 15 illustrated spreads.

Can I see the book before I pay?

Yes. Your child’s cover and the first page of the story are made while you answer the questions, usually in under a minute, and you see them before checkout. You only pay if you love it.

How long does it take?

The digital book is usually ready about 10 minutes after you order. Printed books take 3 to 5 working days to print, then 3 to 7 days to post in the UK and US.

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