Books for New Siblings
A new baby is huge for the older sibling too. These ten picture books help kids name complicated feelings about becoming a big brother or sister.
- 1
I Am a Big Brother / I Am a Big Sister
by Caroline Jayne Church
Why it works: Sweet, simple, validating — perfect for toddlers.
- 2
You Were the First
by Patricia MacLachlan
Why it works: A love letter from parent to first-born. Tearjerker for grown-ups.
- 3
The New Small Person
by Lauren Child
Why it works: Honest about how annoying a baby sibling can be at first.
- 4
Julius, the Baby of the World
by Kevin Henkes
Why it works: Lilly resents her brother… until someone else insults him.
- 5
A Pocket Full of Kisses
by Audrey Penn
Why it works: Reassurance about love being big enough for two.
- 6
There’s a House Inside My Mummy
by Giles Andreae
Why it works: Gentle explanation of pregnancy from a child’s view.
- 7
Lola Reads to Leo
by Anna McQuinn
Why it works: Older sister reads to the new baby. Cozy and inclusive.
- 8
My New Baby
by Rachel Fuller
Why it works: Board book that walks through what life with a baby looks like.
- 9
Hello in There!
by Jo Witek
Why it works: A big sister talks to the bump. Lift-the-flaps included.
- 10
I Used to Be the Baby
by Robin Ballard
Why it works: Captures the bittersweet of no-longer-being-the-youngest.
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