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• Because of You, I'm a Sister

  Jasinski, Jen Fier,

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  A little girl tells her baby sibling about all the ways her life has been enriched since becoming a sister.

• Being the Biggest

  Mead, Molly,

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  Told through the eyes of an oldest child, this comforting picture book explores the joys and challenges of growing into a new role. When a baby is born, our narrator eagerly embraces her place as the family's big kid. She helps, teaches and leads…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• First There Was Me, Then There Was You

  Sewankambo, Yvonne,

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  When a big brother meets the baby sibling he's been waiting for, he loves her immediately, but is a little disappointed at how little she can do. Soon it's time to show her the ropes! Walking, talking, hide-and-seek, reading, making Mom and Dad…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Changing Tides

  Moscardó, Júlia, 1991-

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  When Theo and his mother join Lula's family, the new siblings navigate the challenges and joys of forming new relationships while building sandcastles.

• Waiting for Max

  a NICU Story

  Rosen, Emily,

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  Louise cant wait to meet her new little brother, Max! But he arrives earlier than expected and must stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) until he's strong enough to come home. Waiting is hard. Really hard. So Louise uses her BIG…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Brandon and the Baby

  Pinkney, J. Brian,

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  Brandon uses his special blanket to help him adapt to a family dynamic changed by the arrival of his new baby brother.

• My Baby Sister Is a Diplodocus

  Petit, Aurore,

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  When a big brother meets a baby sister, a new story begins. It could be the story of a tyrannosaurus meeting a diplodocus. Or it could be something new.

• My Brother Is An Avocado

  Darnton, Tracy,

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  It's hard to wait for an exciting new baby to join the family, especially when it's still growing inside Mom's tummy. But when her dad tells her the size of the baby at each stage, one little girl imagines all the fun she can have with her baby…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• We Are Expecting You!

  Saltzberg, Barney,

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  Counting down the days to the new baby's arrival, an adorable young elephant sibling, overflowing with love, is beyond excited to welcome this soon-to-be new family member!

• Pepita Meets Bebita

  Behar, Ruth, 1956-

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  Family pup Pepita must learn how to welcome a fussy new baby into the home.

• Welcome to the Big Kids Club

  What Every Older Sibling Needs to Know!

  Clinton, Chelsea,

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  This funny guide on how to deal with a new baby at home teaches every big kid what they need to know about their tiny sibling, from what they can see to why they poop so much!

• The Baby-changing Station

  Miller, Rhett,

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  Told in rhyming text, ten-year-old James is not thrilled by his baby brother: in fact he would like to send Joe back--so when a magic baby-changing station offers him cool stuff in exchange for the annoying baby, James has a decision to make.

• Whistling for Angela

  Heald, Robin, 1954-

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  To show baby Angela how much she is loved, Daniel wants to whistle for her like the songbirds he loves so much, but when they arrive at the adoption center to pick baby Angela up and he still hasn't got the hang of it, someone special knows just…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• And J.J. Slept

  Garbutt, Loretta, 1961-

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  When baby J.J. arrives at his new home, his family is bubbling over with excitement to meet him! The busy family of six is now a family of seven (eight if you include Cheddar the dog). There's always something going on at home -- and lots of noise…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• When You're Older

  Laguna, Sofie, 1968-

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  Beautiful, warm and evocative, this stunning picture book reveals an older brother's hopes for the amazing experiences he will share with his new baby brother - when he's older.

• How to Welcome a New Baby

  Reagan, Jean, 1965-

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  A new baby is coming! Do you know what to do? This heartwarming new addition to the bestselling How to... series is all about welcoming a new sibling into your family. Learn how to get ready for the baby, how to make the baby laugh, and how to help…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sometimes I Grumblesquinch

  Vail, Rachel,

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  Katie Honors is a really nice kid. But there’s one little secret that sometimes makes her feel not-so-nice deep inside: her little brother, Chuck. Katie loves her brother and works hard to be the perfect big sister but it can be hard. Chuck can…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Baby Shower

  Wheeler, Lisa, 1963-

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  With rollicking rhyme and scrumptious, brimming pictures, this book is a joyous expression of babyhood. Bouncing babies, crawling babies, snuggling and babbling babies fill the bright and adorable pages of this ode that's sure to become a storytime…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Owen's Day With Daddy

  Ruff, Jerry, 1954-

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  Owen feels left out. Since his little brother arrived, it seems like Daddy doesn’t have time for him anymore. Luckily, Daddy has an idea. He and Owen will do something special—Owen’s choice. So what should they do?

• When Aidan Became a Brother

  Lukoff, Kyle,

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  Aidan, a transgender boy, experiences complicated emotions as he and his parents prepare for the arrival of a new baby.