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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Wellington City Libraries Children's team at Wellington City Libraries
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There's a house inside my mommy
Andreae, Giles
Paper Book
A new baby is coming, and it's waiting in a very special place--in Mommy's tummy house. There the baby grows and kicks, and Mommy eats all kinds of things to feed it. Ideal for young children who are awaiting the arrival of a younger sibling. Illustrations.
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...
Look at me!
Fuller, Rachel.
Paper Book
Welcoming a new baby into the family is a wonderful experience, but adjusting to all the attention a baby needs can sometimes feel challenging for older siblings. Look at Me! is a gentle and reassuring board book that explores the special bond between siblings while helping young children navigate...
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,...
How big is baby
Hall, Kirsten
Paper Book
There's a baby inside Mommy's tummy! But how big is it? What does it look like? Lift the flaps to learn all about how a new baby grows in this sweet book for expecting families. With a sturdy case and 9 durable lift-the-flaps inside - one for each month until baby arrives! - this sweet novelty board...
Little big girl
Keane, Claire
Paper Book
A touching picture book about an older sister's unconditional love for her new baby brother Matisse is a little girl in a big world. Despite her size, she gets to have all sorts of grand adventures, like seeing the big sights of the city, making big messes, and taking big naps...
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 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...
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!...
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 board 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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