Personalised sibling book meeting new baby at grandparents house
Your child spends the afternoon at Granny’s house, noticing the small preparations while Mum and Dad return from hospital with the new baby. When the family arrives, your child gets a quiet first hello, a helpful job and time close beside the people who love them.
- Ages 2-5
- Their own home town
- Storybook watercolour
See the cover free before you pay.
What happens in your child Meets Baby at Granny's
- Your child arrives at Granny’s house for an ordinary afternoon.
- Granny and your child prepare a soft spot on the sofa.
- Your child hears the car pull up outside.
- Mum and Dad introduce the tiny new baby.
- Your child helps with a blanket, then enjoys a cuddle of their own.
How the first page could read
At Granny’s house, your child notices that the hall is extra tidy and the little blanket on the sofa is folded small. Granny puts the kettle on, then crouches beside your child. “Mum and Dad are nearly here,” she says. “And they have someone very small to introduce.”
Your child’s name, look and little details replace these words, and the whole story is written for their age.
Why this story works
For a child aged two to five, Granny’s house can feel like a known, manageable place while something very new is happening. This story gives your child clear things to notice: the familiar sofa, a little blanket, the sound of a car outside and a calm moment to meet the baby. It does not rush past the first hello. Your child is invited to help in a small, age-appropriate way, then receives attention and a cuddle too. The story makes room for the practical shape of a family homecoming, with Granny nearby and plenty of time for your child to take it in.
Reading it together
- Read it before the baby arrives and pause to ask what your child thinks Granny’s house might look or sound like on the day.
- After the meeting scene, let your child choose one small job they might like to do, such as carrying a blanket or choosing a quiet toy.
- Return to the final pages after the baby is home, using the familiar details to talk about what happened in your family.
Suggested art style: Storybook watercolour
Soft watercolour gives Granny’s home and the first family cuddle a warm, gentle everyday feel. A sidekick idea: Granny’s patient little dog. You can pick any of the four styles and change the details in the form.
Make your child Meets Baby at Granny's
Add one photo and answer a few questions. This story is picked for you, and you’ll see the cover before you decide.
Start with a photoWhat’s in the book
HardcoverPaperback- 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
Is this personalised sibling book suitable if the baby has already arrived?
Yes. Although the story follows your child waiting at Granny’s house for Mum, Dad and the baby to arrive from hospital, it also works as a way to revisit a recent first meeting. The familiar home setting and small helping moment give you easy points to talk about together.
How is your child included in the book?
Picture to Story creates a 32-page personalised picture book with 15 illustrated story spreads starring your child, drawn from one photo of them. You answer a few questions about their name, age, chosen art style, adventure and little details, then see the cover free before paying. Words per page are tailored for the child’s age.
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.