Before They Arrive
Everyone gives gifts for the baby. The most meaningful one might be the story you write before they're born.
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A Book for the Child Who Just Became a Big Sibling
The baby gets all the attention. This book is just for them.
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A Gift Worth Keeping
Some gifts are remembered long after the wrapping paper is gone.
The Child Who Gets Overlooked
When a new baby arrives, attention naturally shifts. A personalized book that celebrates the older child — their new role, their importance, their unique place in the family — tells them they matter too.
Big Sibling as Hero
In this story, the child who just became a big sibling is the protagonist. Not the baby. The story is about their journey, their growth, and the irreplaceable role they play in the family.
A Bridge Through Transition
Child psychologists note that children process big changes through narrative. A story about becoming a big sibling helps them make sense of their new identity — and embrace it.
How It Works
From a photo and a few details to a finished keepsake.
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Share Their Story
Tell us their name, their quirks, their dreams, and share a photo. The little details become the heart of a story written just for them.
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Watch the Magic
We craft an original narrative and one-of-a-kind illustrations around your child. Preview a sample of the finished book before you commit.
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Hold a Treasure
Receive a professionally printed, heirloom-quality hardcover. A keepsake that captures this moment in time, forever.
Create Their Keepsake
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“We gave this to our 3-year-old the day we brought her baby brother home. She read it every night for a month and told everyone, 'I'm the big sibling in this book.'”
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When the Baby Comes
A new sibling changes everything. Stories can help a child find their place in the bigger family.
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Common Questions
Answers to the questions families ask most.
When should I order this — before or after the baby arrives?
Either works beautifully. Before the baby arrives, it helps the older child prepare and feel excited about their new role. After the baby arrives, it celebrates what they've just become. Many families do both.
Is this for the older child or the new baby?
It is entirely for the older child. The story is written about them — their transition, their new identity, their importance to the family. The baby is a supporting character at most.
What details do I need to create the book?
The older child's name, age, a couple of personality details, and optionally a photo. The story is generated around them, not the baby.
My child is struggling with the new sibling. Will this help?
Research on children and sibling transitions shows that narrative — stories — is one of the most effective ways children process change. A story in which they are the hero of their own new chapter can be genuinely reassuring.
Put Them in the Story
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Why Libronauts is different from other personalised books
Most personalised books work from templates: the story exists before your child does, and software inserts their name. Libronauts writes a new story for your specific child — from their name, personality, and a photo you upload. The result is a book that couldn't exist for any other child. That's what makes it a gift worth keeping.
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Childhood is fleeting. Capture who they are right now in a story they'll treasure forever. A book as unique as the child who inspired it.
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