New Children's Book Helps Girls Ages 2–8

OKLAHOMA CITY - Feb. 16, 2026 - PRLog -- Welcoming a new baby into the family is exciting - but for a young child, it can also bring confusion, impatience, and big emotions. For girls ages 2–8 who are about to become older sisters, those feelings often come with a strong desire to help, protect, and be involved - even when they don't yet understand what babies need to stay safe.

Big Sister Book of Secrets was created to support families during this transition through gentle storytelling and hands-on learning. Written by children's author Cassy Stuart, the book uses six short, relatable stories to help young girls understand what to expect when a new baby arrives — and how to interact safely, calmly, and confidently.

The stories reflect everyday situations parents recognize immediately: waiting for a baby to be able to play, learning why gentle hands matter, navigating frustration when attention is divided, and discovering that life with a baby is different - but still full of magic. Rather than relying on rules or warnings, the book explains why certain behaviors are safer, helping children internalize the lessons instead of resisting them.

Alongside the stories, the paperback edition (coming live within days) includes interactive activity pages designed to reinforce learning through play. These include a Big Kid Skills Tracker, Baby Firsts and Funny Baby Awards, a Safe vs. Not Safe checklist, sorting games, sticker pages, and a Big Sister promise poem. The e-book version provides QR code access to the same activities, with no opt-in required.

"Most sibling accidents don't happen because a child wants to hurt the baby," says Stuart. "They happen because children love deeply, want to help, and simply don't yet understand what babies can handle. This book gives them that understanding in a way that feels empowering, not scary."

Designed for real-life families with two or more children, Big Sister Book of Secrets aims to reduce daily stress by giving parents and children shared language, expectations, and emotional tools during the newborn phase.

The book is a thoughtful gift for expectant families, baby showers, grandparents, and relatives looking to give something meaningful — not just cute — to a child stepping into the role of big sister.

Big Sister Book of Secrets is available now on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLQ
Learn more at: https://cassystuart.com