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 Times bestselling creators of How to Babysit a Grandma and How to Babysit a Grandpa comes 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...
Invader from Mars : the truth about babies
Janousky, Peggy Robbins
Paper Book
A hilarious new sibling story that ends with an out-of-this-world twist, for fans of Wolfie the Bunny. One afternoon, Micah comes home to find trouble taped to the refrigerator door. His parents claim it's a picture of his soon-to-be baby sister, but Micah is sure it's...
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...
Follow our big brother character, who just happens to have the same name as your child, (no need to personalize, see how in the book!) through a step-by-step guide on what happens as you become a big brother. Written with child psychology in mind, this simple, yet very intentionally written children...
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!...
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 loves her favorite sweater. I mean, she really really loves 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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