Love Comes First

by Jenna Bush Hager

First published 2023

Two sisters watch their friends welcome new babies and siblings into their families. They make a wish on a star for a sibling of their own. Soon their wish comes true when a younger brother joins their family, followed by a baby cousin. The new arrivals don't match what the sisters had imagined. Their brother acts differently than expected, and the baby cousin needs constant attention. The sisters must learn patience as they adjust to these changes. Gradually, the four children bond and discover the joy of playing together. They use their imaginations to transform into anything they want to be. Through small moments and shared adventures, the sisters realize their family has become something wonderful. They learn that love grows to include everyone, no matter how different the new additions might be from their expectations.

Genres: fiction, family-life, contemporary

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: found-family, slice-of-life

40 pages · Hardcover · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

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