A new sibling is on the way!

When a new sibling joins the family, this can mean big changes for tamariki. Suddenly, the attention of the whānau is split between them and someone new. There will be new bedtime routines, shuffling around of bedrooms, maybe even changes to the school or kindy environment. Here are a selection of books to help parents and caregivers gently introduce the idea of a new sibling to the children in their lives.

Updated July 15, 2024
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When I'm big
Blair, Karen
Paper Book
'With its gorgeous illustrations, When I'm Big is a completely new and fun take on becoming a brother or sister . . . A must-read for any little (and big) person about to welcome an even smaller person into their home.' KIDSPOT 'A charming story of siblings, of...
Wolfie the bunny
Dyckman, Ame
Audiobook
Families of all kinds will delight in this sweet tale of new babies, sibling rivalry, bravery, unconditional love...and veggies! The Bunny family has adopted a wolf son, and daughter Dot is the only one who realizes Wolfie can--and might--eat them all up! Dot tries to get through...
My new baby
Fuller, Rachel.
Paper Book
There is so much to find out when a baby is born! What does it smell like, and when will it walk? When does it sleep, and what does it like to eat? A new addition to any family is exciting, but the experience can alsobe worrying and confusing for siblings. Coping with the new situations and emotions...
Waiting for baby
Fuller, Rachel.
Paper Book
When you're small, waiting for anything can seem to take a lifetime, especially when it's a baby! There is so much to sort out for the new arrival - clothes, toys and a place to sleep. A new addition to any family is exciting, but the experience can also be worrying and confusing for siblings....
You were the first
MacLachlan, Patricia.
Paper Book
From a Newbery Medal-winning author comes a contemporary classic that's perfect for new parents as well as families with new siblings on the way. You were the first to smile. You were the first to cry. You were the first to lift your head, to look at the trees and...
Lola le lee al pequeño Leo
Mcquinn, Anna
Paper Book
Spanish language edition. Lola can’t wait to share her love of reading with her baby brother, Leo. From potty time to nap time, Lola finds just the right book. Life is busy with a baby around, but spunky Lola helps her mom and dad out as she learns to embrace her new role as big sister.
The very best words
Munro, Erin
Paper Book
"Emmas new baby brother James was very nearly perfect, from his velvety head to his wiggly toes. She just wished he could talk. I am going to help you find your words, she told him. But there were too many words to gather them all. So, she decided to bring him only the very best ones"--Publishers...
My baby sister is a diplodocus
Petit, Aurore
Paper Book
A brother finds an inventive way to reconcile with his new baby sister through his love of dinosaurs in this eye-catching, neon-bright picture book. My new baby sister comes home. But babies don't drink milk, don't ride a bicycle, don't play my games. Do I like being a big brother? No!...

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