Big brother & big sister books
The new baby's very own superhero.
A storybook that gets your child ready for a new baby: drawn from their photo, it makes them the baby's very own superhero. Add the baby's name too.
Ages 2 to 6 · Free to try · Photos never stored · Ready in about 5 minutes
What's in the book
A new baby changes everything for an older child, and they often feel it before they can say it. In this story your child discovers that being a big brother or sister is a job only they can do: they're the one who can make the baby laugh, show them the world and keep them safe.
Panelo draws your child from their photo, and can add the baby too (from a newborn photo or as a little bundle if the baby hasn't arrived yet). Many parents read it in the weeks before the birth, then again at the hospital.
The story
How a story helps with a new sibling
It names the feelings
Stories let children see a character feel jealous, left out or proud, and talk about it without being put on the spot.
It gives them a role
Being 'the baby's superhero' turns a loss of attention into a job they're proud of.
It's about them, not the baby
A gift that celebrates the older child lands well when everyone else is bringing presents for the newborn.
Make it theirs
The more you tell Panelo, the more the story sounds like your family. Good things to mention:
- The baby's name (or nickname for the bump)
- Something your child wants to teach the baby
- How they help at home
- Their favourite toy, which might become the baby's first present
How it works
- 1
Add a photo
One clear photo of your child (and anyone else in the story). Panelo draws them as a storybook character, then the photo is discarded.
- 2
Pick the story and style
Start from New baby sibling or any of the 42+ stories, in one of 10 art styles.
- 3
Read, print or share
The cover and first two pages are free. Unlock the whole book to download the PDF and share a flip-book link.
Choose the art style
3D MovieLike a big animated film
StorybookSoft paint & pencil
Classic AnimationHand-drawn movie magic
CartoonBold & bright TV cartoon
Vintage StorybookInk & watercolor classic
Retro Golden1950s picture book
Paper CollagePainted tissue paper
Anime DreamSoft painted anime film
Clay 3DCozy stop-motion
Indian MiniatureJewel-toned Pichwai painting
Questions parents ask
Can the baby be in the book before they're born?
Yes. Leave the baby's photo out and describe them, and they'll appear as a little bundle. You can make a new edition with the real baby later.
What age is a big sibling book for?
It works best from about 2 to 6, when the change is hardest to put into words. Older children enjoy it too, especially as the 'hero' of the story.
Is my child's photo stored?
No. The photo is used once to draw your child as a storybook character and is then discarded. Saved and shared books contain only the drawings.
How much does it cost?
Trying it is free: you get your child as a cartoon hero, their story, the cover and the first two pages. The full book (up to 10 pages, up to four heroes including pets) is $9 one time, or ₹449 in India. The Family plan is $19 a month for three books.
