Frankie and Baby Miu: Adapting to Big Changes

By Julia Pöyhönen and Heidi Livingston

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 sister

Forming a positive sibling relationship before the new arrival, during infancy, and beyond

Tackling sibling rivalry and jealousy

Understanding and processing emotions related to change

What's in a Frankie book?

An illustrated story with warm, relatable characters

Practical theory and tools for parents, educators, and caregivers

Tips and ideas for learning emotional skills at home or in group settings

Perfect for...

3-8-year-olds

A new big brother or big sister-to-be

Preschool or K-2 classrooms

Heidi Livingston (MA) and Julia P yh nen (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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G31BBNXT
• ISBN13: 9798993871721
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Fanni Emotions
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"