Frankie and Baby Miu: Adapting to Big Changes

Learn Emotional Skills with FrankieA heartwarming story that helps children adapt to a new family member.From two Finnish family psychologists, Finland’s bestselling SEL series is finally available in English.Ralf the liger faces a big change when his baby sister, Miu, is born. After the initial excitement, Ralf begins to feel that baby things are endlessly boring and that Miu is stealing all the attention. When Miu suddenly becomes very sick, Ralf grows worried. He remembers snapping at her when he was angry. Is it all his fault?This book will help with…Adapting to a new sibling and the role of big brother or big sisterForming a positive sibling relationship before the new arrival, during infancy, and beyondTackling sibling rivalry and jealousyUnderstanding and processing emotions related to changeWhat’s in a Frankie book?An illustrated story with warm, relatable charactersPractical theory and tools for parents, educators, and caregiversTips and ideas for learning emotional skills at home or in group settingsPerfect for…3–8-year-oldsA new big brother or big sister-to-bePreschool or K–2 classroomsHeidi Livingston (MA) and Julia Pöyhönen (MA) are award-winning experts in emotional development, with their children’s and parenting books selling nearly 400,000 copies in Finland and around the world. The book’s expressive illustrations are created by Linnea Bellamine. Read more