Alya and the Three Cats

Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the arrival of a new sibling and feels like their 'territory' or importance in the family has been compromised. While many books approach this from a human sibling perspective, this story uses three distinct feline personalities to mirror a child's complex feelings of displacement, curiosity, and eventual acceptance. It is a gentle, sophisticated tool for normalizing the mix of jealousy and wonder that comes with a changing household. The narrative follows cats Maryam, Pasha, and Samir as they observe their owners preparing for a new arrival. The Moroccan setting provides a beautiful, understated cultural backdrop while the emotional core remains universal. It is perfectly suited for children aged 3 to 7 who are navigating big transitions and need reassurance that there is still plenty of love to go around even when a tiny, loud human takes center stage.