Picture Books: New Baby
Alexander, Martha. Nobody Asked Me If I Wanted a Baby Sister J PIC ALE (1977)
Alexander, Martha. When the New Baby Comes, I'm Moving Out J PIC ALE (1979)
Oliver is going to be a big brother, and doesn't like the idea one bit.
Aliki. Welcome Little Baby J PIC ALI (1987)
A mother welcomes her newborn infant, and tells what life will be like as the child grows older.
Anholt, Catherine. Here Come the Babies J PIC ANH (1993)
Rhyming text from the perspective of older siblings; describes the characteristics and behavior of babies.
Anholt, Laurence. Sophie and the New Baby J PIC ANH (2000)
Sophie waits through the seasons of the year for her sibling to be born, and then experiences mixed feelings about the new baby.
Appelt, Kathi. Brand-New Baby Blues J PIC APP (2010)
The arrival of a new little brother has his big sister singing the blues.
Ashman, Linda. When I Was King J PIC ASH (2008)
A young boy describes how he is no longer "king" now that there is a new baby in the house, but then his family helps him enjoy the change.
Berenstain, Stan & Jan. The Berenstain Bears' New Baby J PB PIC B (1974)
Small Bear outgrows the bed his father made him when he was a baby--and none too soon.
Boelts, Maribeth. You’re a Brother, Little Bunny! J PIC BOE (2001)
Life isn't quite the same for Little Bunny after baby Kale is born, but he learns to love being a big brother.
Civardi, Anne. The New Baby J PB PIC C (1985)
Lucy and Tom get ready for the arrival of their new baby sister.
Cole, Joanna. I'm a Big Sister J PIC
A sister enumerates the joys of welcoming a new baby to the family, and the advantages of already being “big.”
Cole, Joanna. The New Baby at Your House J PIC COL and J PARENT'S CORNER 306.875 COL (1998)
Describes the activities and changes involved in having a new baby in the house, and the feelings experienced by the older brothers and sisters.
Corey, Dorothy. Will There Be a Lap For Me? J PB PIC C (1992)
Kyle misses his time on Mother's lap while she is pregnant and is happy when the birth of his baby brother makes her lap available again.
Told in rhyme, a little boy is upset and jealous when his baby brother is born, but his parents reassure him that he is still special..
Danzig, Diane. Babies Don’t Eat Pizza: The Big Kids’ Book About Baby Brothers and Baby Sisters J PARENT’S CORNER 649 DAN
A colorful and informative guide to new babies for their older siblings.
Dyer, Jane. Little Brown Bear and the Bundle of Joy J PIC DYE (2005)
When Little Brown Bear learns that his parents are expecting "a bundle of joy," he sets out to discover what that means and is not at all happy with what he learns.
Falwell, Cathryn. We Have a Baby J PIC FAL (1993)
The arrival of a new baby is cause for celebration, presenting opportunities to love, watch, touch, and care for the new family member.
Grimes, Nikki. Welcome Precious J PIC GRI (2006)
Illustrations and text welcome a new baby to some of life's delights, from "the glistening mystery of soap bubbles" to "the swish of leaves in the breeze."
Gutman, Anne. Lisa’s Baby Sister J PIC GUT (2003)
A young dog is very unhappy about the arrival of her new baby sister.
Hall, Algy Craig. Fine As We Are J PIC HAL (2008)
Little Frog likes things as they are—just he and his mom. But when his younger brothers and sisters arrive, he learns to make the best of it.
Harris, Robie H. Mail Harry to the Moon! J PIC HAR (2008)
Harry's older brother, unhappy that the new baby seems to have taken over, dreams up imaginative ways to get rid of him.
Heiligman, Deborah. Babies J 612.6 HEI (2002)
Describes how babies look and act and how they change as they grow.
Henkes, Kevin. Julius, the Baby of the World J PIC HEN (1990)
Lily is convinced that the arrival of her new baby brother is the worst thing that has happened in their house until Cousin Garland comes to visit.
Hest, Amy. You're the Boss, Baby Duck J PIC HES (1997)
When her parents make such a fuss over their new baby, Baby Duck feels neglected, until Grandpa helps her to realize that she is still important.
Hines, Anna. Big Like Me J PIC HIN (1989)
A boy tells his baby sister all the things he will show her as she grows, from snow and bouncing high to making faces and blowing out candles.
Hoban, Russell. A Baby Sister for Frances J PIC HOB and J PB PIC H (1964)
When things change around the house after her baby sister is born,
Holabird, Katherine. Angelina’s Baby Sister J PIC HOL (1991)
Angelina’s excitement over the arrival of a new baby turns to jealousy when her little sister becomes the center of attention.
Holt, Kimberly Willis. Waiting for Gregory J PIC HOL (2006)
A young girl eagerly awaits the birth of her baby cousin, while growing more and more confused by the way her relatives answer her questions.
Horse, Harry. Little Rabbit’s New Baby J PIC HOR (2008)
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.
Hurwitz, Johanna. Russell’s Secret J PIC HUR (2001)
When Russell decides to stay home from nursery school and be a baby just like his new sister, he discovers that being treated like a baby when you are a big boy is no fun at all.
Jenkins, Emily. That New Animal J PIC JEN (2005)
The lives of two dogs change after a new animal, a baby, comes to their house.
Keats, Ezra Jack. Peter’s Chair J PIC KEA and J PB PIC K (1967)
When Peter discovers his blue furniture is being painted pink for a new baby sister, he rescues the last unpainted piece, a chair, and runs away.
Keller, Holly. Geraldine’s Baby Brother J PIC KEL (1994)
Geraldine resents all the attention her baby brother gets until she spends some time with him.
Laing, Kate. Best Kind of Baby J PIC LAI (2003)
When her parents tell her that her mother is expecting a baby, Sophie imagines that she will have a baby mouse or puppy or monkey or dolphin.
Landolf, Diane Wright. What a Good Big Brother J PIC LAN (2009)
Cameron is always ready to help is parents when his baby sister cries, until one day, when no one else can stop Sadie's tears, her big brother succeeds and gets a wonderful reward.
Lasky, Kathryn. Love That Baby! : A Book About Babies For New Brothers, Sisters, Cousins, and Friends J PIC LAS (2004)
Describes how babies look, eat, talk, play, sleep, and more.
Lobel, Gillian. Too Small for Honey Cake J PIC LOB (2006)
Little Fox learns that his daddy still loves him even though there is a new baby in the house.
Look, Lenore. Henry's First-Moon Birthday J PIC LOO (2000)
A young girl helps her grandmother with preparations for the traditional Chinese celebration to welcome her new baby brother.
Marx, David F. Baby in the House J 1-2 MAR (2000)
Eve is not sure how she feels when a new baby arrives, but she soon learns that being a sister can be fun.
Mayer, Mercer. The New Baby J PB PIC M (1983)
The new baby takes some getting used to, but she's worth it.
Morris, Richard. Bye-Bye Baby! J PIC MOR (2009)
Felix does not like his new baby sister and thinks his parents should take her back, until a trip to the zoo makes him realize that she might not be as bad as he thought.
Murkoff, Heidi. What to Expect When the New Baby Comes Home J Parent's Corner 305.232 (2001)
Answers children's questions about what new babies look like, what they do and don't do, and what having one around the house will really be like.
O’Callaghan, Elena. What’s Going On? J PIC OCA (2008)
A young boy comments on all of the “weird” changes in his house over the last 3 months; only his 3-month-old baby sister is not acting strange.
Packard, Mary. The New Baby J EASY PAC (2004)
A boy is a little jealous of his new baby brother until mommy gives him a hug and the new baby gives him a smile.
Paratore, Coleen M. Catching the Sun J PIC PAR (2008)
As Dylan and his mother enjoy being together at the beach early on his 5th birthday, he thinks about the baby his mother will soon have, who will join them in this special time next summer.
Robert, Na’ima bint & Derek Brazell. Welcome to the World, Baby JAPANESE J 495.6 ROB
A class uses their five senses as they learn about how a new baby is welcomed in different cultures around the world.
Rockwell, Lizzy. Hello Baby! J PIC ROC (1999)
A young boy describes how a new baby is growing inside his mommy, and tells what it is like when his new sister comes home from the hospital.
Rogers, Fred. The New Baby J PB PIC R and J PARENT'S CORNER 306.8 ROG (1985)
Explains the needs of toddlers faced with a new baby in the family, and some of the changes and disruptions the baby can cause in the life of the older brother or sister.
Rosen, Michael. Howler J PIC ROS J PIC ROS (2003)
A dog trying to make sense of the world of humans is puzzled then jealous when a new baby arrives on the scene, but a friendship with the girl dog next door leads him to a new understanding.
Rosenberry, Vera. Vera's Baby Sister J PIC ROS (2005)
The arrival of Vera's new baby make her feel displaced, so her grandfather helps create a special spot, just for her.
Roth, Carol. Will You Still Love Me? J PIC ROT (2010)
Through rhyming text, young animals and a little boy are reassured that their mothers will still love them after a new baby--or kittens, or cub--arrives.
Russo, Marisabina. Waiting for Hannah J PIC RUS (1989)
Hannah's mother describes how she spent the summer she was waiting for Hannah to be born.
Schotter, Roni. The House of Joyful Living J PIC SCH (2008)
A young girl loves her apartment building, where neighbors enjoy the roof garden together, but she becomes jealous when the new baby her mother is expecting takes attention away from herself.
Sullivan, Sarah. Dear Baby: Letters from your Big Brother J PIC SUL (2005)
Starting before she is even born, Mike writes letters to his baby sister telling her what it is like to be her older brother.
Titherington, Jeanne. Place for Ben J PIC TIT (1987)
When his baby brother is moved into his bedroom, Ben goes elsewhere in search of a place of his own but finds himself longing for company of some kind.
Thomas, Shelley Moore. A Baby's Coming to Your House! J PIC THO (2001)
Describes the changes that will happen when a new baby comes to your house and how a big brother or sister can help and have fun with the new sibling.
Van Leeuwen, Jean. Benny and Beautiful Baby Delilah J PIC VAN (2006)
Benny is not pleased when his new baby sister, Delilah, arrives at his house.
Waddell, Martin. When the Teddy Bears Came J PIC WAD (1995)
When Tom's mother brings home the new baby, so many teddy bears arrive as gifts that there is no room for Tom, but she assures him that there will always be a place for him.
Wigersma, Tanneke. Baby Brother J PIC WIG (2005)
Mia writes a letter to grandmother with all the details of her cat having kittens and by the way, her mother also had a baby brother.
Williams, Vera B. More, More, More Said the Baby J PIC WIL (1990)
Three babies are caught up in the air and giving loving attention by a father, grandmother, and mother.
Winter, Jeanette. My Baby J PIC WIN (2001)
As she waits for her baby to be born, a young African woman describes some of the sights and sounds of her
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Bear is happily surprised to learn that Roly-Poly, his baby sister, likes to have him give her attention and even sing her to sleep.
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A little girl proves to her parents that she can be trusted with her new baby brother.
Ziefert, Harriet. Pushkin Meets the Bundle J PIC ZIE (1998)
Pushkin the dog, once the apple of his owners' eyes, tries to cope with the arrival of a baby to the house.
Ziefert, Harriet. Waiting For Baby J PIC ZIE (1998)
Max's mommy is going to have a baby. Although Max talks to his mohter's tummy and even sings to it, nothing seems to make the baby get here faster.