Children's Books About... New Siblings!

These books are specifically available at the Dorothy Henry Library. Some of these may also be available at other locations throughout our library system as well!

Updated November 10, 2025
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Will it be a baby brother?
Bunting, Eve
Paper Book
A baby is on the way. Edward's mom is having a baby and everyone is excited. There is so much to do and so many things to think about. What will the baby's name be? What will the baby wear? Most important of all--will it be a boy or a girl? Edward wants a baby brother. He waits and wonders and...
The new small person
Child, Lauren
Paper Book
Lauren Child tells the familiar tale of a less-than-welcome sibling with subtlety, insight, affection, and humor. Elmore Green starts life as an only child, as many children do. He has a room to himself, where he can line up his precious things and nobody will move them one inch....
Old dog baby baby
Fogliano, Julie
Paper Book
old doglazy lazylying on the kitchen floorhere comes babybabycrawling through the kitchen doorFollow the antics of a curious baby and his silly old dog in this funny, rhythmic, and joyful picture book illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka.
Bittle /
MacLachlan, Patricia
Paper Book
Nigel is a cat who loves to chase mice and scratch rugs. Julia is a dog who loves treats and bones and sleeping. They don't need anything else, but now they've got Bittle, a new baby in the house. Full color.
One special day
Schaefer, Lola M.
Paper Book
Does having a new brother or sister make you into MORE than you already are? Spencer is about to find out. He's as strong as a bear, as funny as a monkey, and as wild as a tiger. But on one special day, everything changes. Now Spencer is strong, funny, wild, brave, free . ....
Splat and the new baby
Scotton, Rob
Paper Book
New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Rob Scotton is back with a brand-new jacketed hardcover Splat the Cat adventure. Join Splat as he finds out he's going to be a big brother--to a surprising little guest! Splat the Cat can't wait to be a big brother. So when his mom brings...
Max & Ruby and twin trouble
Wells, Rosemary
Paper Book
"Double trouble finds comic relief." --Kirkus Reviews From beloved author-illustrator Rosemary Wells comes a brand-new story about the inimitable brother and sister Max and Ruby. Max and Ruby's family is expanding and soon enough nobody will be getting any sleep!
Use your words, Sophie
Wells, Rosemary
Paper Book
Use Your Words, Sophie!is the third book about the irrepressible two-year-old who is wonderful, terrible, and always lovable. Sophie knows lots of words, but she doesn't always use them. It's more fun to speak in Hyena talk or Space language. 'Use your words, Sophie!' urge...
A tale as tall as Jacob : misadventures with my brother
Edwards, Samantha
Paper Book
In this charming and poignant debut graphic novel, a young girl struggles to understand, accept, and support her remarkable little brother as he adapts to life with ADHD. Based on the author's own childhood and told through funny, beautifully illustrated vignettes, this story of two siblings...
A new baby arrives
Barber, Nicola.
Paper Book
All the major events around the arrival of a new sibling are covered in this colorful and engaging book. Your readers will learn how to welcome, share with, and care for the newcomer.

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