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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Henry is a big brother
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Paper Book
In B.E.S. top-selling The Potty Book for Boys, renowned children's author Alyssa Satin Capucilli introduced us to Henry as he graduated from diapers to potty. Now, Capucilli returns with a new adventure for Henry; he's getting a new brother or sister! Having a new baby in the house brings...
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...
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.
Mission: new baby
Hood, Susan
Paper Book
Greetings, Special Agent! You've accepted the mission: you're going to be a big sibling! This is your super-secret guide to training your family's newest recruit. There will be lots to do, like leading physical training (teaching your sibling to walk) and sharing intel (reading together), but we...
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...
Pumpkin baby
Yolen, Jane.
Paper Book
In Pumpkin Baby , a young child with an active imagination comes to terms with the imminent arrival of a sibling. Spurred on by trips with her mother to a family farm, she imagines a host of babies-each with their own unique characteristics-and wonders if she could, indeed, love such a brother or...
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