Being the Biggest

Being the Biggest is a tender and relatable picture book that helps older siblings navigate the joys and challenges of growing into their new role. 

A reassuring picture book that gently explores the emotional journey of becoming a big sibling. 

Then, one day, a baby arrived. And I became the oldest, the big one, the biggest little. 

Told through the eyes of an oldest child, this comforting picture book explores the joys and challenges of growing into a new role. When a baby is born, our narrator eagerly embraces her place as the family’s big kid. She helps, teaches and leads the way as she discovers the world alongside her younger sibling. 

But as the first to start school – and with so much still to learn – being the biggest starts to feel tricky. Fortunately, Mum is on hand to help. Through playful scenes and moving moments, our narrator learns that even grown-ups don’t always feel like being the biggest. With love, support and self-compassion, she begins to understand that it’s okay to ask for help and to still feel small sometimes. 

Joyful, sensitive and full of charm, Being the Biggest is the perfect story for children expecting a new arrival or adjusting to life as an older sibling.  

A must-have for families navigating change, this book offers gentle reassurance and emotional insight.  

Contributor: Antonia Woodward (Illustrated by)

Illustrator: Antonia Woodward

UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
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• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-5 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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