Big Sister Boot Camp
by Grace ChenA child struggles with jealousy when a new baby arrives but discovers the joy of being an older sibling
1/21/2026
10 pages
Meet the Characters
Marcus
Baby Lily
Mom
Style
Papercraft & Origami
Story
Story Arc
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Realistic FictionFamilyLove & CaringEmpathyDealing with JealousySlice of LifeHelpfulness
Marcus has a new baby sister.
Things feel very different now.
Page 1
Marcus sat alone in his room.
His toy car waited on the floor.
He watched the quiet hallway.
Page 2
Mom held Baby Lily in the living room.
Lily made a soft cooing sound.
Mom gently rocked her new baby.
Page 3
Marcus walked into the living room.
He held up his favorite dinosaur.
Mom did not seem to see him.
Page 4
Marcus went to play by himself.
He built a tall, wobbly tower.
It was not as much fun alone.
Page 5
Baby Lily began to cry loudly.
Mom rushed to pick her up.
Lily's face was very red.
Page 6
Mom looked tired with Baby Lily.
Marcus watched her gentle face.
She gave Lily a small pat.
Page 7
Marcus picked up a soft blanket.
It was Baby Lily's favorite one.
He walked it to Mom slowly.
Page 8
Marcus held out the blanket.
Mom looked up with a soft smile.
"Thank you, Marcus," she whispered.
Page 9
Marcus felt a tiny hand grab him.
Baby Lily’s fingers held his shirt.
She made a happy gurgling sound.
Page 10
Marcus gently tapped Lily’s nose.
She giggled a little happy sound.
Marcus smiled a real smile.
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