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I’ve always known that I wanted more than one child. What I didn’t know about, was that bittersweet feeling that I was going to have once I saw those double lines on the pregnancy test. It was the real deal, all over again and things were about to change real fast. Our little family of three that I loved so much was going to grow by one, making us a family of four.
As I sat there in the bathroom trying to envision my then two and a half-year-old being a big sister, I couldn’t help but feel the happy, sad and a plethora of other feelings in that moment. Her world as she knew it was going to be flipped. For the better, of course, but she wouldn’t be able to understand that just yet. I had to start preparing her for big sisterhood. What better way than with books? Here are 20 easy to understand books about a new baby that will help prepare your child for becoming an older sibling.
Books About New Siblings
I’m a Big Brother Told through the eyes of a new older brother, this simple story lays out all the good things about being an older sibling, and just how exciting welcoming a new member to the family can be.
I’m a Big Sister Told through the eyes of a new older sister, this simple story lays out all the good things about being an older sibling, and just how exciting welcoming a new member to the family can be.
A New Baby Is Coming!: A Guide for a Big Brother or Sister
You and Me This book highlights the beginnings of the special relationship that develops between siblings.
Babies Don’t Eat Pizza: A Big Kids’ Book About Baby Brothers and Baby Sisters With kid-friendly humor and honesty, this book covers waiting for baby and life with baby from birth through toddlerhood.
Big Sisters Are the Best This is the perfect book for transitioning a toddler into siblinghood. It helps young ones prepare for a new baby and also focuses on all of the things a big sister can do that a baby can’t do.
What Brothers Do Best This book celebrates all the wonderful things brothers can do!
Kid’s Book to Welcome a New Baby: Fun Things to Do and Learn for a Big Brother or Sister This book takes the expectant older sibling from the announcement of the new baby through the first months of sharing family time.
When Mommy Has Our Baby This sweet, whimsical book provides parents with an opportunity to address the upcoming separation from your child when you mom goes to have the new baby.
Baby on the Way This book on pregnancy and birth is perfect for little ones. It explains things about pregnancy and birth without being weird or too much detail. It’s written by Dr. Sears.
Brothers Forever This book of rhyming verses and fun watercolors tells the story of brothers playing together, sharing in chores, helping one another, disagreeing, and laughing themselves silly. What they know is that just being together is the best thing of all.
How to Be a Baby . . . by Me, the Big Sister (How To Series) In this adorable, original, well-illustrated and fabulous book, a know-it-all big sister narrator tells it like it is, and its really funny!
One Special Day This story celebrates, kids’ rambunctious, free-spirited tendencies, while demonstrating that those same attributes aren’t mutually exclusive from tenderness, when it’s called for.
No One Else like You This is a book that tells children about all of the people of the world. You can use it to remind them that even when baby brother or sister arrives, there is no one else like them in the whole entire world!
Hello in There!: A Big Sister’s Book of Waiting This oversized, interactive book is a heartfelt look at the wonder and excitement of waiting . . . and waiting . . . and waiting for a new sibling to arrive.
Good Night New Baby This is a joyful book that captures the essence of welcoming a new baby to the family.
You Were the First This is a touching tribute to baby’s early milestones — those unforgettable moments that will always be cherished with your first born.
God Gave Us Two This book playfully affirms a child’s uniqueness and place in the family and helps little ones accept, appreciate, and love their new siblings.
Little Miss, Big Sis This is a charming story about Little Miss, who is about to become a big sis. A perfect gift for any child becoming a big brother or sister and any expecting families!
The Big Sibling Book: Baby’s First Year According to ME This book is designed to help prepare your child for the new arrival with interviews, sticker activities, and pages for recording Baby’s first.
For more about what to expect when adding a second child to your family, check out The Truth About Having a Second Child.
