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A new brother or sister

A story for when the new baby comes home

A warm bedtime story about becoming a big brother or sister, made for your child and read in a voice they love.

Ready in about 4 minutesYour first story is freeNo card needed
Hear a sample

A story for this moment, made for Grace.

Every BellaBye story is made for one child. Here’s a short one we made for Grace, our sample child. Yours will star your child, their family and the things they love.

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Grace and the Tiny New HelloRead by Mum · A new brother or sister · Watercolour

Soon there would be a tiny new person in Grace’s house. Mum said the baby would be very small, very sleepy and very good at yawning.

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A short sample: the words light up as they’re read. Real stories are longer, with a picture on every page.

How it works

Ready for tonight, in three steps.

  1. About 30 secondsRecord your voice

    Read a short paragraph aloud, or invite someone they love to record theirs.

  2. A few tapsChoose “A new brother or sister”

    Pick the moment, add a detail or two, and choose who reads it.

  3. At bedtimeListen together

    A brand-new story, made for your child, in the voice they love most.

Stories about a new baby focus on what stays the same: they’re loved, they matter, and there’s room for everyone.

How we keep every story safe
Questions

Good to know.

More answers in our FAQ.

Yes. Add the baby to the story with a first name or a nickname, or leave it as “the baby”.