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Waiting for Max

Waiting for Max A Baby Brother in the NICU

Hardback (04 Dec 2025)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This heartwarming and imagination-filled picture book helps families navigate the NICU and all the feelings that come with it, from the perspective of one big sister who just wants to bring her new brother home.

Louise can't wait to meet her new little brother, Max! But he was born earlier than expected and has to stay in the hospital's neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) until he's strong enough to come home. Waiting is hard. Really hard. So big sister Louise uses her BIG imagination to come up with her own creative plans to get Max home.

Inspired by first-time author Emily Rosen's personal experience with her son in the NICU, this lovingly crafted book is filled with rich illustrations, relatable details, and some much-needed smiles. A comforting read for parents, siblings, big cousins, friends--or even former NICU patients curious about their first experiences--this book helps navigate a challenging and often overlooked subject with warmth, empathy, and wonder. And at its heart is the reminder that no matter how long it takes, some things truly are worth the wait.

Book information

ISBN: 9781685552800
Publisher: Collective Book Studio
Imprint: Collective Book Studio
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 32
Weight: 309g
Height: 229mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 0mm