A Gentle Picture Book About Becoming a Big Sibling and Growing Family Love
Author: Pali Bermúdez
Illustrators: Jessica Gamboa
Age range: 2+ years
Year: 2026
I think every parent remembers the moment they realized their family was about to grow. It’s a time filled with soft dreaminess, but for a young child, the thought of welcoming a new baby can bring up a whole whirlwind of big emotions—excitement, curiosity, and sometimes a tiny shadow of worry about whether there will still be enough room for them.
That delicate emotional balance is captured so tenderly in Bunny Tails: Mila’s Big Wish by Pali Bermúdez.
Mila is a sweet little bunny with one very special wish: she wants to become a big sister! As her wish begins to come true, she starts imagining all the wonderful ways her family might change. Through gentle storytelling and cozy everyday family scenes, Mila learns that when a new baby arrives, love doesn’t get divided—it simply grows, ensuring her special place in the family remains as firm as ever.
It’s also wonderful that this story is available in both English and fully Spanish editions (Aventuras de Algodón), making it a beautiful resource for bilingual households and dual-language classrooms. And if you fall in love with Mila’s journey, her story continues seamlessly in the charming sequel, Bunny Tails: The Day I Became a BIG Sister!
Try this at home or in class
Create a “Love Grows” Family Heart Tree.
Help little ones visualize how family love expands instead of splitting up when a new baby or big life change happens:
- Draw a simple tree trunk on a large piece of paper with your child.
- Cut out colorful paper hearts. Label one for each family member (including pets and the new baby-to-be!).
- Glue the original family hearts onto the branches. Then, have your child add the new baby’s heart and extra “love leaf” hearts around it.
- Talk together about how adding more hearts just makes the tree fuller, prettier, and stronger.
It’s a simple, comforting activity that gives kids a concrete way to understand belonging and emotional security.
Bunny Tails: Mila’s Big Wish is a comforting, heart-centered picture book that belongs on the lap of every little one preparing for a new sibling. It turns what could be an overwhelming transition into a celebration of love, reassurance, and new beginnings.
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