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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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!

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When I was king /
Ashman, Linda
Paper Book
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Your own big bed
Bergstein, Rita M.
Paper Book
Celebrate the move from a crib to a big bed! Chip! Chip! Baby sea turtle grew too big for her shell. And you grew and grew until you were too big for your mother's tummy. A little boy learns that the animals around him, at the beach, at the zoo, and on his family's small farm...
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....
Otto and Pio
Dubuc, Marianne
Paper Book
"It has a terrific message about the importance of family and how to care for those you love. An excellent and timeless selection for all picture book shelves."--School Library Journal, STARRED Review Otto the squirrel is perfectly content living by himself in his treehouse in...
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.
Poor Louie
Fucile, Tony
Paper Book
Poor Louie! Life is perfect for this pup until Mom's belly starts getting bigger. . . . A funny and touching tale for big siblings from the illustrator of the Bink and Gollie series. Louie's life is great! A walk on the leash every morning, ice cream on Sundays, snuggling in bed...
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...
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.  
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...
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...
A tale as tall as Jacob : misadventures with my brother
Edwards, Samantha
Ebook
When Jacob is born, Samantha is excited to have a normal little brother to play with. But those expectations are quickly upended as he grows into a loud, chaotic, and seemingly unstoppable force. And even though he can be a handful, Jacob's extraordinary strength and curiosity have a way of...
A kids book about becoming a sibling
Tan, Alysa Michelle
Paper Book
Becoming a sibling is a big change - and a special experience! This is a kids' book about becoming a sibling. What does it mean to become a sibling? It's a unique experience and a BIG change, and it can bring lots of questions and feelings. So, let's talk about them! ...
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