Personalised book explaining newborn baby to toddler

What happens in your child and the Tiny Visitor

1. Your child hears that a tiny visitor has arrived.
2. The baby is too sleepy to play and closes their eyes.
3. Your child watches the baby yawn, stretch and make small sounds.
4. A grown-up shows your child a gentle way to sit close by.
5. Your child shares a cuddle and finds their own special place in the family.

How the first page could read

Your child was building a tall tower when Mum called softly. “Come and see,” she said. In the cosy sitting room, wrapped in a striped blanket, lay a tiny visitor. The baby blinked once, made a squeaky sound, then closed their eyes again. Your child waited for the next bit.

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 toddler, a newborn can be puzzling: they are small, sleepy and not ready to join a game. This story puts your child’s expectations at the centre, then gently shows what babies actually do in those early days: yawn, feed, wriggle and rest. The calm, familiar moments give adults simple words for explaining why the baby needs time and care without making your child feel pushed aside. It also leaves space for the child’s own observations and questions. Made from a photo of your child, the book gives them a recognisable lead role in a family change that can otherwise feel very grown-up.

Reading it together

• Read it before the baby arrives, then pause to ask your child what they think the tiny visitor might do next.
• Point out the baby’s small actions and connect them to simple real-life observations, such as sleeping or stretching.
• After reading, name one everyday moment that will still belong to you and your child, such as a bedtime story or choosing a snack together.

Suggested art style: Storybook watercolour

Soft watercolour gives the quiet home scenes and tiny newborn details a warm, gentle feel. A sidekick idea: a patient teddy bear. You can pick any of the four styles and change the details in the form.