A new sibling is on the way!

When a new sibling joins the family, this can mean big changes for tamariki. Suddenly, the attention of the whānau is split between them and someone new. There will be new bedtime routines, shuffling around of bedrooms, maybe even changes to the school or kindy environment. Here are a selection of books to help parents and caregivers gently introduce the idea of a new sibling to the children in their lives.

Updated July 15, 2024
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There's a house inside my mummy
Andreae, Giles
Paper Book
A new baby is coming, and it's waiting in a very special place--in Mommy's tummy house. There the baby grows and kicks, and Mommy eats all kinds of things to feed it. Ideal for young children who are awaiting the arrival of a younger sibling. Illustrations.
Wolfie the bunny
Dyckman, Ame
Paper Book
Families of all kinds will delight in this sweet New York Times bestselling tale of new babies, sibling rivalry, bravery, unconditional love...and veggies! The Bunny family has adopted a wolf son, and daughter Dot is the only one who realizes Wolfie can--and...
How big is baby
Hall, Kirsten
Paper Book
There's a baby inside Mommy's tummy! But how big is it? What does it look like? Lift the flaps to learn all about how a new baby grows in this sweet book for expecting families. With a sturdy case and 9 durable lift-the-flaps inside - one for each month until baby arrives! - this sweet novelty board...
Little big girl
Keane, Claire
Paper Book
A touching picture book about an older sister's unconditional love for her new baby brother Matisse is a little girl in a big world. Despite her size, she gets to have all sorts of grand adventures, like seeing the big sights of the city, making big messes, and taking big naps...
You were the first
MacLachlan, Patricia.
Paper Book
From a Newbery Medal-winning author comes a contemporary classic that's perfect for new parents as well as families with new siblings on the way. You were the first to smile. You were the first to cry. You were the first to lift your head, to look at the trees and...

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