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Mina and the Baby Who Was Everywhere

A gentle story about welcoming a new baby, jealousy, and finding your place in the family.

  • Ages 3+
  • New baby
  • Jealousy
  • Family life

An illustrated story for children ages 3 to 6 who are learning to find their place after a new baby joins the family.

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The heart of the story

Finding a place when the family changes

Mina loves her little brother. She also misses the moments when her parents were all hers. Between a red leaf, a faraway branch, and a little nest of her own, Mina discovers that love does not disappear and that there is still a place for everyone.

Mina holding a red leaf in the eucalyptus tree
Inside the book

Several ways into the story

The book can be discovered over several readings. Your child may also return only to the red leaf, the nest, or another detail that speaks to them.

01

A short illustrated story

Ten illustrated scenes to follow Mina before and after the baby arrives.

02

Guidance for parents

Accessible insights to welcome your child’s feelings and help them find their place again.

03

A longer story

A story to discover together, quietly and at the child’s own pace.

A glimpse inside

Enter the world of Mina and the Baby Who Was Everywhere

Mina close to her parents before the baby arrives
Before the baby arrives
Mina holding a red leaf
Mina’s feelings
Mina sharing a quiet moment with her mother
A moment just for them
“The family has grown. And there is a place for everyone.”
Supporting the reading

A few thoughts for parents

  • Welcome joy and jealousy as two feelings that can exist together.
  • Remind your child that love does not become smaller when a baby arrives.
  • Create short moments that are fully shared with your child.
  • Help them find their own nest without replacing the arms and presence of an adult.
The book at a glance

A story to share

An illustrated book to read with an adult, with a short story, accessible guidance for parents, and a longer story to discover together.

Age
Ages 3 to 6, read with an adult
Format
Illustrated paperback, matte cover
Printing
Premium color
Dimensions
5.83 × 8.27 in
Length
40 pages
Language
American English
Author
Caroline Karout
Collection
Stories That Find Their Way
About Caroline

Sensitive stories for growing gently

Caroline Karout is a clinical psychologist with more than thirty years of experience, as well as an author and artist. She creates sensitive stories that put words and images to what children experience.

In her books, her clinical experience meets her creative world to offer children a true story and parents a respectful, illuminating perspective.

Discover Caroline’s French-language website
Mina and the Baby Who Was Everywhere

In a family that changes, there is always a place for Mina.

A tender book to share when a baby arrives and family life takes a new shape.

See the French edition