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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Baby can
Bunting, Eve
Paper Book
When Brendan's new baby brother, James, starts getting all the attention, Brendan wants to make sure the family hasn't forgotten him. Brendan's mom and dad and grandma are amazed at what Baby James can do. He can smile. He can roll himself over. He can even burp! But Brendan can do these things...
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...
It's all about me
Cote, Nancy.
Paper Book
Offering penetrating insight into a young child's feelings and experiences, this charming story of self-esteem and sibling rivalry will strike a chord with families everywhere. Full color.
The littlest yak and the new arrival
Fraser, Lu
Paper Book
Gertie is going to be a big sister! But is there room in Mummy's heart for the little yak--and an even littler new arrival? Gertie the littlest yak is getting ready to welcome a new arrival to the family, and that means big sister planning and big sister sharing. She can't wait...
Mail Harry to the moon!
Harris, Robie H.
Paper Book
Nobody told this older brother that having a new little brother would mean big changes, and he's FED UP! It's time to mail Harry to the moon so life can go back to the way it was before Harry: No more spit-up! No more grabbing! No more wailing in the night! But along the...
Angel coming
Henson, Heather.
Paper Book
A family makes preparations, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the angel who will come up the mountain bringing a new baby.
Little Rabbit's new baby
Horse, Harry.
Paper Book
Mama is expecting a baby and Little Rabbit is going to be a big brother! He's full of plans; he will teach the baby to play all sorts of games and be the best big brother ever. But having babies around might not be as much fun as Little Rabbit thought. They take up all of Mama's and Papa's...
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.
Lazy little loafers
Orlean, Susan.
Paper Book
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Orchid Thief comes a smart, hilarious take on what babies contribute—or don’t—to the world.  
Now we have a baby
Rock, Lois
Paper Book
This charming and reassuring book enables a child and a grown-up friend or parent to share the excitement, bewilderment, and possible problems associated with having a new baby in the house.
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...
Sophie Peterman tells the truth!
Weeks, Sarah.
Paper Book
Sophie Peterman is here to tell you the truth about babies. Babies are not sweet. Babies are not precious. Babies are not cute. Babies are... What, you thought she'd just give it away? Well, here's a hint: It's...
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!
Welcome : a Mo Willems guide for new arrivals
Willems, Mo
Paper Book
Mo Willems' introductory guide for new arrivals welcomes readers to the world using bold, eye-catching graphics and clever text that is perfect for reading aloud. With a fun and heartwarming message, Welcome playfully interacts with the reader with its meta-humor, while...
The year of the baby
Cheng, Andrea.
Paper Book
Last year, Anna learned how to be a good friend. Now that her family has adopted a baby girl from China, she wants to learn how to be a good sister. But the new year proves challenging when the doctor warns that the baby isn't thriving. Can Anna and her best friends, Laura and Camille, create a...
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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