Lia's Bigger Family: A Gentle Children's Book About Blended Families, Step-Siblings, and Big Feelings

When your family gets bigger, your feelings can get big, too!Hi, it's Lia! I'm seven years old, and my family just got A LOT bigger. My stepmom and her two kids, Eli and Maya, are staying at my Daddy's house now. At first, I thought having step-siblings would be like having instant friends. But when their suitcases showed up, my tummy got that wobbly feeling. Suddenly, my house was full of their things, and I wasn't the only kid wanting my dad's attention!Lia's Bigger Family is a gentle, relatable story about the ups and downs of becoming a blended family. Step into Lia's world as she navigates the confusing emotions of sharing her space, her toys, and her daddy with people who started out as strangers.This heartwarming picture book is perfect for: - Children adjusting to blended families: Validates the normal, "wobbly" feelings of gaining step-parents and step-siblings.- Teaching empathy and patience: Shows that sibling bonds aren't instant-they grow one shared moment at a time.- Social Emotional Learning (SEL): Helps kids recognize and process big feelings about change, boundaries, and sharing.Special Feature: Includes a thoughtful Note for Grown-Ups at the end of the book, written by author and stepmom Florence Malchi, offering gentle, practical advice for parents guiding their children through the delicate transition of combining households.Join Lia as she discovers that becoming a family takes time, but hearts always have room to grow bigger.