You Were the First

Great story to introduce a second sibling, my daughter loves it

Lovely book given to my grandson before his baby sister was born.

Lovely book for a younger child. When reading the info and reviews I thought this might be ok for my 7 year old but it was a bit young. He still appreciated the sentiment though!

My first born had been wanting a sibling for years! When I was finally pregnant he got cold feet and started to get upset about being left out and not getting any attention. I bought this to help, what a lovely story, it helped with preparation and reassuring our son that he was just as important as his new brother and how it was him that made us parents. He loved it - he is 6, his brother is 3 months old now and they are inseparable. He never feels left out or any resentment. This book gave us lots of ideas, talking points and allowed my eldest to talk about his feelings. Well worth buying if you have a young child who is apprehensive of having a new baby in the family. It has such a wonderful message about the first born child, makes them feel so loved and important. It definitely did the trick.

Lovely book, beautiful illustrations and great to help a toddler understand that they are still so very important when a sibling arrives. Perfect bedtime reading, to go to sleep on good thoughts.

Lovely images, nice words. However it's abit boring for my 4 year old. (A big brother to be). Just think it's abit naff. But is a lovely book. Would (personally) recommend for 2/3 year old.

Such a lovely book! Bought to help my toddler who’s about to become a big brother in 4 weeks. I cried when I read it to him, maybe the pregnancy hormones but a lovely emotional message and to read to your firstborn child. He loves it, read on repeat since it arrived!

Bought this to read to my son, my first born, not long after my second born joined our lives just so that he can be reminded about how special he is to us and that he was the first to show us what true unconditional love is. My son who is only 4, smiles when I read it to him.

Me encantó, la historia es muy bonita. Ideal para regalar a un hijo cuando se espera un hermanit@

The sweetest little book for the oldest child when welcoming a second. Our son loved that this was special and just for him. We read it to him before baby came and in special time just with him after baby came.

Amazing book

Nice storyline

We are planning to have a second baby soon, and our first child is already in kindergarten. I wanted to find a book to give him when we find out we’re pregnant that wasn’t focused entirely on being a big helper or becoming a big brother. Instead, I wanted something that reminded him that regardless of a new baby joining our family, he was our first baby, will ALWAYS be our FIRST baby, and is the child who taught us how to be parents! ❤️ This book is absolutely perfect for that. With a larger age gap between our first and second child, one of my biggest concerns is that after being an only child for over six years, he may feel like he isn’t as special anymore. From the moment we tell him there’s a new baby coming, I want him to know that nothing will ever change how special he is to us. This book beautifully captures that message. If you’re ready for a good cry about your baby growing up, this is the book for you. And if you’re an emotional mess like me, you may want to practice reading it a few times by yourself before sharing it with your child… it can definitely be a tearjerker! I love the illustrations, and I love the message. What stands out most is that the book doesn’t focus on the child becoming a helper, taking on new responsibilities, or even on what the new baby will do. Instead, it focuses on the first child, their journey, their milestones, and all the special moments you’ve already shared together. Yes, we’ll be excited when the new baby takes their first steps, but this book reminds your child that they were the first to do that. Even if they don’t remember those moments, we as parents do, and those memories will always be incredibly special and won’t be overshadowed by a new baby hitting these milestones. Personally, I think this book is especially meaningful for slightly older children who can better understand the message. For a child like mine who is in kindergarten, I think it could have a lasting impact and help reassure them that they remain a priority during all the changes that come with welcoming a new sibling. I do think toddlers would enjoy the book as well, but the deeper message may resonate more with parents than with very young children. Overall, this is a beautiful, heartfelt book that celebrates the child who made you a parent first.