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A big brother is excited about the arrival of his new sibling. But when the new baby is born, the baby must stay in the NICU.

The parents and hospital staff explain what the NICU is so that the big brother is not afraid of the things that he may see.

They remind him that these things are helping his new baby sister, and it continues to be an exciting time for him - because he is still a new big brother!

Small But Mighty is a beautifully illustrated children's book written specifically for a mother to read to her premature baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Follow her journey as she cares for her baby in the NICU, experiencing the joy, grief and unconditional love that comes with the birth of a preemie.

“Look how big Mommy’s belly is! It looks like a balloon!” says Ian. “Hello, who is in that belly? Baby, are you ready yet?” Ian is going to be a big brother, but it takes some getting used to. At first, everything belonged to him, and he could play with anything. The little bottle, the little cradle, the little top, the little bath, and the little baby seat were toys for Ian and his toy bunny. When he becomes a big brother, Ian suddenly has to share all his toys. When the baby also takes up his mommy’s entire lap, Ian is fed up. But then something unexpected happens….

"Someone new is at our house," begins this loving, reassuring celebration of brotherhood from trusted author Joanna Cole.

Told through the eyes of a new older brother, this simple story lays out all the good things about being an older sibling, and just how exciting welcoming a new member to the family can be.

Sophie wanted a little sister but she got a little brother. At first she was angry, but then Sophie had an idea. Pigtails, a pink dress… and little brother looks just like a little sister! A book about expectations and acceptance, and about loving little sisters and little brothers.

Princess Arabella can’t wait to have a younger sibling to play with. But what would be most fun – a brother or a sister? Sisters seem great… until Arabella meets Prince Mimoun’s sister. A brother then? Princess Ling’s brother’s seem like too much trouble! What do Mom and Dad have in store for Princess Arabella?

This book is a message of hope for the parents of premature (preemie) babies. It's written in the words of a preemie, addressing his/her parents, giving them hope and reassurance about the future. The author was a premature baby herself.

In hospitals across the country, parents return home each night while their premature or medically fragile babies remain under the care of neonatal staff. Goodnight NICU gives parents the words they may be longing for as they wish their babies sweet dreams in the hospital's most precious place: the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit). Written by a mom to a baby boy born at 29 weeks, this book makes the perfect gift for any family navigating the NICU.

This uplifting illustrated children’s book is a celebration of our smallest bundles of joy and makes the perfect premature baby gift. It’s a story of hope, perseverance, and enduring love that marks and commemorates a premature baby’s journey in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Follow the ups and downs of diverse families in this NICU book as they grapple with the extreme highs and lows of prematurity, all while acknowledging the magic, miracles, and baby milestones of this special time.