Expecting a new baby? These books can ease the transition for your older child.
The New Baby and Me
Christine Kidney
A perfect book for families with a little one on the way...
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Lois Rock
A simple introduction to babies and what it is like to be part of a family with a new baby.
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Go and Hush the Baby
Betsy Cromer Byars
Will tries everything to quiet his crying baby brother.
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Debi Gliori
Tale about a bothersome little brother who has some redeeming attributes. Brother sister relationship. 2-5 yrs.
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Yves Got
Sam, the charming, curious bunny returns with an adorable new board book. In Sams Little Sister, patient Sam experiences the joys and frustrations of having a younger sister. Colorful illustrations and simple texts combine to make Sam one irresistible little bunny.
Read More View in CatalogPinky and Rex and the New Baby
James Howe
Rex's parents are adopting a baby, and Rex doesn't like the idea at all. Suppose her parents are so busy with the new baby they forget about her? So she comes up with a plan. If she can be the perfect big sister, her parents will have to pay attention to her. The trouble is, being the perfect big sister is a lot of work, and it doesn't leave time for much else -- like her best friend, Pinky.
Read More View in CatalogI Used to Be the Baby
Robin Ballard
"I used to be the baby, but now I am big." So begins this story of a not-very-big sibling who suddenly finds himself with a baby brother. He willing shares his toys with the baby, he plays with him, and he knows when to be quiet. He sings a cheerful song when it is needed, and he teaches his brother many useful lessons. But sometimes even the biggest of us likes to be the baby -- and in this loving family, that is no problem at all!
Read More View in CatalogVera’s Baby Sister
Vera Rosenberry
The arrival of Vera's new baby sister Ruthie makes her feel displaced, so her grandfather helps create a special spot, just for her.
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Diane Wright Landolf
After everyone else in the family does everything they can to calm little Sadie down, it's up to big brother Cameron to take over with his special kisses and loving tummy rub--magically turning his little sister's grimace into a happy grin.
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Mercer Mayer
The new baby takes some getting used to, but she's worth it.
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Mary Packard
A boy is a little jealous of his new baby brother until mommy gives him a hug and the new baby gives him a smile.
View in CatalogIt’s Big Sister Time!
Nandini Ahuja
Baby’s loud. Baby’s messy. Sometimes Baby really smells. Maybe Baby just doesn’t know the rules? Good thing it’s big sister time—she can show Baby how to be the best baby ever! Told through the eyes of a big sister, this charming hardcover picture book empowers older siblings by showing them that they have very important roles to play in introducing their family’s new baby to the world. From cleaning up messes to learning to share, big sister will teach the new baby everything any baby needs to know. After all, big sister was a baby once, too—and she was really good at it. It’s Big Sister Time! shows every girl how awesome it is being a big sister. Because as we all know, being a sister RULES!
Read More View in CatalogHow to Be a Baby . . . by Me, the Big Sister
Sally Lloyd-Jones
The New York Times praised this best-selling picture book as "adorable, original, well-illustrated and fabulous." In this first book in the How-To Series (which includes How To Get Married and How to Get a Job), the know-it-all big sister narrator tells it like it is: When you're a baby you don't read books. You eat them. You don't know how old you are, or even if you're a boy or a girl. And you have to keep a special plug in your mouth to stop your scream from coming out. But one day, you won't be little anymore, and then you'll be taller and smarter, and actually quite clever. Like the narrator. And you'll be able to share memories of what it was like when you were little with your incredible Big Sister.
Read More View in CatalogBrand-New Baby Blues
Kathi Appelt
The good ol' days are over. It's official, it's the news! With my brand-new baby brother came the brand-new baby blues! When a new baby wears her old pajamas, sleeps in her old bed, and seems to get all her parents' attention, a girl's bound to sing the blues. Is there anything a baby brother can do to change her tune?
Read More View in CatalogBig Brother Now
Annette Sheldon, Karen Maizel
Jake describes how his life changed when his baby sister, Abby, arrived, and how he learned to be a good big brother.
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