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Socks
Cleary, Beverly.
The happy home life of Socks, the cat, is disrupted by the addition of a new baby to the household.
Check AvailabilityI'm A Big Sister
Cole, Joanna.
A sister enumerates the joys of welcoming a new baby to the family and the advantages of already being "big.
Check AvailabilityAngelina's Baby Sister
Holabird, Katharine.
Angelina's excitement over the arrival of a new baby turns to jealousy when her little sister becomes the center of attention.
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Keats, Ezra Jack.
When Peter discovers his blue furniture is being painted pink for a new baby sister, he rescues the last unpainted item, a chair, and runs away.
Check AvailabilityMcDuff And The Baby
Wells, Rosemary.
McDuff enjoys reading the paper with Fred and taking walks in the woods with Lucy, but all that changes when they bring a new baby home.
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Brown, Marc Tolon.
Arthur isn't sure he is happy about the new baby in the family, but when his sister asks for his help in handling the baby, Arthur feels much better.
Check AvailabilityThe Berenstain Bears' New Baby
Berenstain, Stan
Small Bear outgrows the bed his father made him when he was a baby--and none too soon.
Check AvailabilityFroggy's Baby Sister
London, Jonathan
Froggy hoped for a brother to play with so he is disappointed with his new baby sister, Pollywogilina, but only until she is old enough to start learning from her big brother.
Check AvailabilityToo Small For Honey Cake
Lobel, Gillian.
Little Fox learns that his daddy still loves him even though there is a new baby in the house.
Check AvailabilityHow To Be A Baby-- By Me, The Big Sister
Lloyd-Jones, Sally
An all-knowing big sister gives her baby sibling lessons in being a baby. Take it from the narrator of this book, an all-knowing big sister: when you're a baby you don't read books. You eat them. You don't know how old you are, or even if you're a boy or a girl. And you have to keep a special plug in your mouth to stop your scream from coming out. But one day, you won't be little anymore, and then you'll be taller and smarter, and actually quite clever. Like the narrator. And you'll be able to share memories of what it was like when you were little with your incredible Big Sister.
Check AvailabilityThe Red Thread
Lin, Grace.
A king and queen rule a beautiful and peaceful land. They should be full of joy and contentment, but they both feel a strange pain that worsens every day. Then a peddler's magic spectacles reveal a red thread pulling at each of their hearts. The king and queen know they must follow the thread wherever it may lead. Grace Lin's lovely adoption fairy tale is for all children -- and the parents who would seatch the world to find them.
Check AvailabilityWe Belong Together
Parr, Todd.
A king and queen rule a beautiful and peaceful land. They should be full of joy and contentment, but they both feel a strange pain that worsens every day. Then a peddler's magic spectacles reveal a red thread pulling at each of their hearts. The king and queen know they must follow the thread wherever it may lead. Grace Lin's lovely adoption fairy tale is for all children -- and the parents who would seatch the world to find them.
Check AvailabilityLittle Rabbit's New Baby
Horse, Harry.
Little Rabbit has looked forward to becoming a big brother, but when Mama brings home triplets, he quickly realizes that babies are not as much fun as he thought they would be.
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Reiser, Lynn.
Photographs and simple text portray interactions between babies and their toddler siblings.
Check AvailabilityNot Yet, Rose
Hill, Susanna Leonard.
While impatiently waiting for the birth of a new baby brother or sister, Rose imagines the things they will do together and how her life will change.
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Cadena, Beth.
A young girl does all kinds of things around the house to help her pregnant mother, proud that when the new baby comes she is going to be "a super sister.
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Frazee, Marla.
From the moment he arrives, it is obvious that the new baby is boss and he gets whatever he wants, from drinks made-to-order around the clock to his executive gym.
Check AvailabilityWill It Be A Baby Brother?
Bunting, Eve
A little boy is certain that his expectant mother will give birth to a baby brother.
Check AvailabilityThere's Going To Be A Baby
Burningham, John.
A young boy imagines what life will be like when his new sibling arrives.
Check AvailabilityBig Brothers Don't Take Naps
Borden, Louise.
Little brother Nick lists all the wonderful things his big brother does with him, preparing him to greet the new baby in the family.
Check AvailabilityBaby Parade
O'Connell, Rebecca
Illustrations and simple text follow babies as they walk, crawl, ride in strollers, or are carried while enjoying a day with their families.
Check AvailabilityHello In There!
Witek, Jo.
Illustrations and simple text follow babies as they walk, crawl, ride in strollers, or are carried while enjoying a day with their families.
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White, Kathryn
When her mother brings new baby Leo home, Ruby feels left out until she realizes that she has the important job of being a big sister.
Check AvailabilityMaple
Nichols, Lori
A nature-loving little girl's favorite playmate is her maple tree, until the day she's surprised with a baby sister"--
Check AvailabilityThe Very Tiny Baby
Kantorovitz, Sylvie.
A very young boy tells his teddy bear about his mixed feelings over the premature birth of his new sibling, and his guilty resentment at the adult's preoccupation with the tiny baby.
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Blackall, Sophie.
After learning that his parents are expecting a baby, a young boy asks several people where babies come from and gets a different answer from each before his parents have a chance to give the right answer. Includes advice on answering questions about reproduction.
Check AvailabilityBittle
MacLachlan, Patricia.
Nigel the cat and Julia the dog think they will have no use for the new baby in their house, but after awhile they realize that they have come to love her.
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Dyckman, Ame.
When her parents find a baby wolf on their doorstep and decide to raise him as their own, Dot is certain he will eat them all up until a surprising encounter with a bear brings them closer together.
Check AvailabilityOlive Marshmallow
Saunders, Katie
Learning that he is to have a new baby sister, Archie observes changes in his home and wonders if life will ever be the same after a frilly pink bundle arrives.
Check AvailabilityCompletely Clementine
Pennypacker, Sara
Clementine faces changes at the end of her third grade year and anticipates the birth of her family's new baby.
Check AvailabilityHere Is The Baby
Kanevsky, Polly.
This New York Times Best Illustrated Book captures all the sweet and touching moments in Baby's day, from Mama’s first cuddle in the morning to Daddy’s last kiss at bedtime." -- Publisher Description.
Check AvailabilityThe New Small Person
Child, Lauren
Elmore Green likes being an only child, so when his parents bring a new small person, his baby brother, into the house he is not pleased and does his best to keep the new small person out of his life.
Check Availability15 Things Not To Do With A Baby
McAllister, Margaret
Congratulations! You have a new baby in your family. Just follow our simple tips and you'll all be very happy... Don't send your baby to play with an elephant, lend him to a kangaroo, or give the baby to an octopus to cuddle. And never let your baby take the dog for a walk! This funny, warm-hearted picture book is perfect for the whole family to share"--Page [4] of cover.
Check AvailabilityMazel Tov! It's A Boy ;
Korngold, Jamie S.
A young Jewish girl and her family welcome a new baby boy with a bris, and in another story, welcome a new baby girl with a brit bat, or naming ceremony.
Check AvailabilityUse Your Words, Sophie
Wells, Rosemary
When Sophie's new sister won't stop crying, only two-year-old Sophie can communicate with her, even if she isn't using her words as her parents want her to"--
Check AvailabilityCharlie And The New Baby
Drummond, Ree
There's nothing that makes Charlie's soul rejoice more than naps and bacon. But when his daily routine of eating and sleeping is interrupted by a new baby calf, Abigail, Charlie is not happy! Things go from bad to worse when Charlie sees everyone rubbing Abigail's belly--instead of his; feeding her--instead of him; and tucking Abigail in at the end of the day--in Charlie's bed. Will Charlie be able to adjust to the new addition?"--Publisher's description.
Check AvailabilityKing Baby
Beaton, Kate
Baby is King, and all his needs must be met by his subjects, otherwise know as his parents, but soon he will grow up, and who will rule them then?
Check AvailabilityLittle Big Girl
Keane, Claire
Matisse is a little girl in a big world, until her baby brother is born and she discovers she is not so little, after all.
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DiPucchio, Kelly
A rhyming celebration of babies, or Littles, who are cared for by loved ones in every way and grow big in the blink of an eye.
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Fuller, Rachel
A child adjusts to the arrival of a new sibling and to how life is different with a newborn baby around. On board pages.
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Rosenthal, Amy Krouse
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text follow Little Miss as she learns to be a wonderful big sister.
Check AvailabilityThe Littlest Viking
Penfold, Alexandra
The littlest Viking must deal with an even littler Viking--his new baby sister"--
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Huang, Rebecca
When his owners bring a baby home, Bobo the dog competes for attention.
Check AvailabilityLulu Is Getting A Sister
Viorst, Judith
Lulu is sent to Camp Sisterhood to learn how to be a big sister, but she makes it her mission to be the worst sister-in-training in camp history"--
Check AvailabilityDouble Trouble For Anna Hibiscus!
Atinuke
From the stellar team of Atinuke and Lauren Tobia comes the third Anna Hibiscus picture book title brimming with all the best-loved Hibiscus family members - and Anna's two brand new baby brothers! Everything is changing for Anna Hibiscus, she's a sister! But - oh dear - everyone is now so busy! Uncle Bizi-Sunday is shopping for the babies, Aunty Joli and Aunty Grace are rocking the babies and Mama and Grandma are fast asleep ...but just who has time for Anna Hibiscus? I hate Double Trouble! shouts Anna. But Anna Hibiscus is amazing so it won't be long before everyone finds time for her again! A story which perfectly captures the anxiety and thrill of having a new sibling, this is a great title for any family with a new baby, or a baby on the way!
Check AvailabilityMy Blue Bunny, Bubbit
Smith, Maggie
A little girl who loves her blue wool bunny makes a special toy friend for her new baby brother.
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Schwartz, Amy
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text celebrate babies as they play, make trouble, think, and nap.
Check AvailabilityI'm A Big Brother!
Randall, Ronne.
Luke is excited about becoming a big brother when his parents bring home a new baby.
Check AvailabilityNine Months
Paul, Miranda
As a baby grows in her mother's tummy, a soon-to-be big sister and her family spend nine months preparing for the newest member of the family to arrive."--
Check AvailabilityWhen Aidan Became A Brother
Lukoff, Kyle
Aidan, a transgender boy, experiences complicated emotions as he and his parents prepare for the arrival of a new baby"--
Check AvailabilityOld MacDonald Had A Baby
Snape, Emily
New father Old MacDonald spends a day caring for his baby, with a little help from the farm animals.
Check AvailabilityMy Brother The Duck
Miller, Pat Zietlow
Stella Wells, fledgling scientist, has a new baby brother, Drake, and she is seriously considering the possibility that he is a duck--but further research is required to test that hypothesis.
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Woodson, Jacqueline
When Mama's pregnancy draws attention away from Gia, she worries that the special bond they share will disappear forever once the baby is born.
Check AvailabilityThe Big Sibling Getaway
Leer, Korrie
To escape the nonstop, loud crying of her new baby brother Cassie climbs into an empty box to drive, sail, and soar until she finally finds quiet--and loneliness.
Check AvailabilityI Love You, Baby Burrito
Dominguez, Angela
Celebrates the act of swaddling a newborn into a baby burrito. With Spanish vocabulary words and glossary.
Check AvailabilityBecause I'm New
Sneed, Brad
A new baby in the family means many changes--from late night diaper changes to learning new ways to play--but here, baby tells their older sibling just what to expect.
Check AvailabilityHow Big Is Baby
Hall, Kirsten
This sweet lift-the-flap book for young siblings tells them all about the development and growth of the new baby joining their family"--
Check AvailabilityFamilies Grow
Saks, Dan
A rhyming, light-hearted celebration of the different ways a family can grow. A wish began your journey And now that you are here Our family has grown with love With love for you, my dear. This warm appreciation of love invites the youngest readers to share in the joy and excitement of expecting families. The lyrical, rhyming text subtly references pregnancy, surrogacy, and adoption, gently touching on the different ways a family can grow. The book's celebratory yet comforting tone incites both appreciation and understanding, leaving readers with a lasting message of unconditional familial love. Includes a simple glossary at the end.
Check AvailabilitySona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister?
Soundar, Chitra.
Sona Sharma's house is full of people who joke often and argue sometimes. Relatives come unannounced, the phone rings frequently and friends drop in all the time. Then one day Amma tells Sona she is going to have a baby. Is that good? Sona isn't sure -- she has always enjoyed being an only child -- and straight away she has a word with her best friend, Elephant. When Sona learns that there will be a baby naming ceremony, she is determined to find the perfect name for her new brother or sister. Because although she realizes that her life is about to change, and while she's having some difficulty in coming to terms with having to share everything with the new baby -- including Amma and Appa, her grandparents and her home -- Sona Sharma wants to be the very best big sister she can be." -- Publisher description.
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