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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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.

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Wolfie the bunny
Dyckman, Ame
Paper Book
Families of all kinds will delight in this sweet New York Times bestselling 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...
My new baby
Fuller, Rachel.
Paper Book
Bringing home a new baby is an exciting adventure filled with questions, discoveries, and big emotions! My New Baby is a warm and reassuring board book designed to help toddlers and preschoolers understand the changes that come with welcoming a new sibling into the family. From wondering what a baby...
Waiting for baby
Fuller, Rachel.
Paper Book
Waiting for a new baby can feel like forever when you're little! Full of warmth and reassurance, Waiting for Baby helps young children navigate the excitement, curiosity, and sometimes confusing emotions that come with preparing for a new sibling. Thoughtfully created for toddlers and preschoolers,...
Lola reads to Leo
McQuinn, Anna
Paper Book
Join Lola as she learns what it means to be a big sister, in the third installment in the loveable Lola series. We all know how much Lola loves books, so it is no surprise that she can't wait to share her love of reading with her new baby brother, Leo. Lola gets ready for little Leo's arrival by...
How to welcome a new baby /
Reagan, Jean,
Paper Book
From the New York Times bestselling creators of How to Babysit a Grandma and How to Babysit a Grandpa comes a fun and adorable picture book about how to welcome a new baby into your family! A new baby is coming! Do you know what to do? This heartwarming new...
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