Alya and the Three Cats - A Gentle Kids Book about Family Changes & New Siblings Kids Books Ages 4-6 Read-Aloud for Preschool to Grade 1

Book Synopsis

What's it like when a new baby arrives? Ask the cats!

Maryam and Sami's three cats--Pasha, Minouche, and Amir--notice something is changing at home. When Maryam comes back with a noisy new baby, the cats are confused and curious.

Alya and the Three Cats tells a heartwarming story of family change from a pet's perspective. This gentle tale helps young children understand the arrival of a new sibling, easing worries and building empathy.

Perfect for ages 4-6 and Preschool to Grade 1, this book is ideal for bedtime reading, family storytime, or preparing little ones for the big day.

1. A Warm Story About New Siblings: Seen through the eyes of three curious cats, perfect for families expecting a baby

2. Supports Emotional Development: Helps kids understand change, build empathy, and prepare for a new family member

3. Ideal for Bedtime & Family Storytime: Gentle humor and expressive illustrations keep children engaged and comforted

4. Perfect for Preschool to Grade 1: Great for early readers navigating family transitions

5. Recommended for Preparing Kids for a Baby: A relatable, soothing way to ease sibling adjustments and encourage empathy

Review Quotes

FROM KIRKUS REVIEWS: Cats Minouche, Pasha, and Amir share a home with Myriam and Sami, who are expecting a new baby.

Black Pasha looks serious and "regal"; gray tiger Minouche is shy, possibly because she was rescued from the streets; and Siamese Amir is interested in everything. They play and lounge around all day in the rooms and around the courtyard of the traditional Arab house where they live. Middle Eastern design is ambient around them, in furniture, decorations, and the family's clothes. Slowly, the cats' favorite place to snuggle, Myriam's belly, starts to expand. One day, it even moves! After their guardians disappear for a few days and come back with a pretty basket, the three cats are super curious. What could be inside? In one particularly comical spread, a curious Amir stands on the head of a grumpy-looking Minouche, trying to peer through the keyhole into the room where Myriam has taken the basket. When the door is finally opened, a close-up painting of the pets looking dubiously at two pudgy feet clearly communicates how they are feeling about the newcomer. Grandma reassures them: "Say hello to Alya....Myriam will take care of you and the baby too. To love is to share." The cats remain nervous but eventually grow "calm and confident again," and even find new pastimes that include the baby in their "life full of love and tenderness." A delightful addition to the new-baby shelf.

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