Description
The Leo and the New Baby Feelings Story helps children navigate the exciting, confusing, and sometimes overwhelming emotions that appear when a new sibling is on the way.
Why Parents Love “Leo and the New Baby Feelings”
- Beautifully explains mixed feelings about becoming a big sibling
- Normalizes excitement, jealousy, worry, and curiosity
- Shows how emotions appear in the body (tummy flutters, warm glow, tight knots)
- Perfect for ages 3–7, especially kids adjusting to a new baby
- Flipbook + video read-aloud make emotional conversations easy
What Is the Leo and the New Baby Feelings Story About?
The Leo and the New Baby Feelings Story begins with Leo happily playing in the bright savanna sunshine (pg. 2). One morning, his parents share exciting news — a new baby cub is coming to the family (pg. 5).
Inside Leo’s chest, a warm, tingly feeling begins to bubble up (pg. 7). He imagines a tiny cub, soft and cuddly. Sunshine glows all around him, filling him with joy (pg. 8–9).
But right next to the sunshine feeling, a tiny, wobbly knot appears (pg. 10–11). His chest feels a little tight, like a tangled vine. Then his tummy flutters — like butterflies dancing inside (pg. 12–13).
Suddenly Leo’s thoughts feel crowded, like too many little birds chirping at once (pg. 14–15). He wonders: “What will it be like to share my parents?” The more he tries to catch his thoughts, the faster they flutter (pg. 16–17).
But as Leo imagines playing with the new cub — chasing dragonflies and rolling down hills together (pg. 18–19) — a warm, glowing feeling spreads inside. By hugging himself gently, he discovers that all his feelings can fit together (pg. 20).
This story helps children understand that mixed emotions are normal — and that love grows big enough for everyone.
How the Leo and the New Baby Feelings Story Helps Kids With Sibling Changes
Children often feel excited and worried at the same time when a new baby is coming. This story teaches emotional vocabulary, self-awareness, and gentle self-regulation.
Your child will gently learn:
- That big changes bring big feelings — and that’s okay
- How excitement and worry can exist together
- How to name tummy flutters and tight chest feelings
- How to calm overthinking with warm, grounding thoughts
- That love expands when families grow
What’s Included in the Leo and the New Baby Feelings Story
- ✔ Flipbook version — perfect for phones and tablets
- ✔ Video read-aloud with gentle narration — great for bedtime conversations
- ✔ Printable high-resolution PDF — 20 illustrated pages
- ✔ Parent notes on supporting mixed emotions
- ✔ Lifetime access + instant download
Parents often share that after reading this story, their child begins saying things like, “I have sunshine feelings AND a little knot,” which is a huge step toward emotional maturity.
Who Is This Story For?
- Children ages 3–7
- Kids becoming big siblings
- Children feeling jealous, unsure, or overwhelmed by family changes
- Sensitive or big-feeling children
- Families practicing gentle parenting
How This Story Supports Gentle Parenting
Rather than telling kids to “be excited” or “stop being jealous,” this story validates the full range of emotions involved in welcoming a new sibling. It models curiosity, emotional awareness, and self-compassion.
Families love using this book for:
- Preparing for a new baby
- Helping older siblings adjust
- Bedtime emotional conversations
- Normalizing jealousy and worry
- Supporting sensitive or anxious children
Helpful Resource for Parents
For more guidance on helping children adjust to a new sibling:
https://childmind.org/article/helping-children-adjust-to-a-new-baby/
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