Picture Books about New Siblings

Check out these books if you're looking for a way to help talk to your child about becoming a sibling.

Updated June 21, 2024
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The unwelcome surprise
Herrera, Olga M.
Paper Book
Perfect for fans of Something's Wrong! and Can I Be Your Dog?, The Unwelcome Surprise is a charming new baby story full of debut author-illustrator Olga Herrera's incredibly humorous art, and that explores the fears and joys that come with change. Every...
How to welcome a new baby
Reagan, Jean
Paper Book
From the New York Timesbestselling creators of How to Babysit a Grandma and How to Babysit a Grandpacomes 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...
My brother is an avocado
Darnton, Tracy
Paper Book
A big sister anticipates the birth of a new sibling in this warm and funny stage-by-stage picture book tour of all the sizes of a growing baby, from teeny-tiny poppy seed to giant watermelon. It's hard to wait for an exciting new baby to join the family, especially when it's...
But I wanted a little sister
Oud, Pauline
Paper Book
"An excellent and interesting book about appreciating your siblings." ― Rogene Carter, educator Sophie always wanted a little sister. Instead she got a little brother. At first she was angry, but then Sophie had an idea. Pigtails, a pink dress... and little brother! Sophie's...
We are expecting you!
Saltzberg, Barney
Paper Book
From the bestselling author of Beautiful Oops! and I Want to Be Mad for a While, Barney Saltzberg, comes a playful and heartfelt new sibling book!This sweet, lyrical read-aloud shares all the love young siblings feel as they count down the days to their new baby's arrival!...
That's my sweater!
Von Innerebner, Jessika
Paper Book
An outrageously funny sibling rivalry story with a hand-me-down twist Olivia lovesher favorite sweater. I mean, she really reallyloves it. So when her mom decides it's time to hand it down to Olivia's baby brother, Olivia vows that she will not rest until she and...

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