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STPL Welcoming a New Baby

A list of titles for preparing children for a new baby sibling. Titles include discussions about dealing with resentful feelings, changes to household routines, explaining reproduction and birth, etc.

St. Tammany Parish Library

29 items

  • Fur babies have to adjust to the arrival of a new baby too!
    Book, 2004[New York] : Joanna Cotler Books, c2004. — E Mac
  • A mother prepares her son for the birth of his new sibling by telling him what he can expect when the baby arrives.
    Book, 2010Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2010. — E Bur
  • Lola loves to read and she reads all about babies and big sisters as she waits for her brother's arrival. When the baby finally comes, she's ready to be a helpful big sister and of course to read to baby Leo.
    Book, 2012Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, 2012. — E McQ
  • Resentful of his new brother and all the attention he's getting, Johnathan bestows new nicknames on his baby brother but finds reason to love him by the end.
    Book, 2004New York : G. P. Putnam's Sons, 2004. — E Dan
  • A soon-to-be big brother wants to know where babies come from and gets a lot of different answers. Includes advice for parents about answering questions about reproduction.
    Book, 2014New York, NY : Nancy Paulsen Books, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA), [2014] — E Bla
  • A big sister grapples with the realities of a new sibling by singing the blues.
    Book, 2010New York : Harper, c2010. — E App
  • Davy was the center of his parents' world before his baby brother was born. Then he got another baby brother. And another and another and another. Until he was the leader of 12 little brothers. Then one day, a sister arrives...
    Book, 2012New York : Feiwel and Friends, 2012. — E Cor
  • Explores the transition of an older only child to someone's big brother. Sharing his parents' attention and his toys may be difficult but life is more fun when you have someone to play with.
    Book, 2015Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2015. — E Chi
  • Before there was a movie, there was this book! Humorous treatment of the ways a new baby runs the household.
    Book, 2011New York : Beach Lane Books, 2011. — E Fra
  • Poetic gentle read about a mother's nighttime routine with baby and her delight in her baby.
    Board Book, 2011Toronto : Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press, 2011. — E Jam
  • For any child who wonders if there is love enough to share when a new baby comes.
    Book, 2006Terre Haute, IN : Tanglewood Press, 2006. — E Pen
  • Nicholas is amazed by all the things big brother James can do! James explains that Nicholas will be able to tie his shoes, write his name, and not take naps when he grows up too.
    Book, 2011New York : Margaret K. McElderry Books, c2011. — E Bor
  • Explains to an older child how the new baby will need their help. We'll have a new baby to feed, to love, to bathe, etc.
    Book, 1993New York : Clarion Books, c1993. — E Fal
  • Baby Billy is born with a mustache. But, is it a good-guy 'stache or a bad-guy one?
    Book, 2013New York : Clarion Books, 2013. — E Heo
  • Oliver is not impressed with his new baby sister. So, he puts her in a wagon and tries to give her away.
    Book, 2006Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, c2006. — E Ale
  • A very positive take on preparing for a new sibling. "Supersister" can do so many things by herself and is ready to help mom with the new baby.
    Book, 2009Boston : Clarion Books, 2009. — E Cad
  • Describes all the preparations the family made in anticipation of baby's arrival. Mami eats healthy food, papi makes a rocking chair, abuela paints the nursery, and brother and sister discuss possible names. Spanish words used throughout.
    Book, 2009New York : Viking, 2009. — E Vam
  • Welcome, Baby!

    Baby Rhymes for Baby Times

    Calmenson, Stephanie
    Poems and songs celebrating babies.
    Book, 2002New York : HarperCollins, 2002. — J 811.54 Cal
  • A little boy teams up with his imaginary dragon as he battles the against the inevitable changes and arrival of a new baby sibling.
    Book, 2015Brooklyn, NY : Flashlight Press, 2015. — E Moo